LIGHTING THE TORCH OF HOSPITALITY

International
Hospitality Institute

WHO WE ARE

International Hospitality Institute

The International Hospitality Institute is a global advocacy, training, and standards organization for the hospitality industry. IHI is committed to promoting excellence in the hospitality industry worldwide. IHI will work to improve wage conditions and work climate for hospitality practitioners while also pushing for supportive corporate, legislative, and governmental policies on behalf of the industry’s stakeholders.

IHI has created the HCode, the first and only unified code of conduct for the global hospitality industry. IHI has also created the Hospitality Pledge of Ethics for hospitality practitioners.

CREDENTIALING

IHI’s professional certifications work as a credentialing system for the hospitality industry and play a pivotal role in serving as a valuable indicator of an individual's expertise, knowledge, and skills in a particular field. These certifications hold immense importance for both individuals and employers alike. For individuals, credentials provide a means to validate their competence, enhance their professional credibility, and demonstrate their commitment to continuous learning and growth. By acquiring industry-recognized certifications, individuals can distinguish themselves from their peers, increase their employability prospects, and open doors to new career opportunities.

WHY CREDENTIALING IS IMPORTANT

Employers can benefit from IHI’s credential certifications as they provide a reliable and standardized measure of an applicant's capabilities. Certifications enable employers to make informed hiring decisions, ensuring that candidates possess the necessary qualifications and expertise to excel in their respective roles. Moreover, organizations often rely on certified professionals to uphold industry standards, promote innovation, and maintain a competitive edge. Credential certifications serve as a valuable currency in the modern job market, empowering individuals and enabling organizations to thrive in an increasingly specialized and dynamic world.

THE HOSPITALITY SECTOR

The global hospitality industry includes hotels, resorts, restaurants, casinos, clubs, senior living centers, retirement communities, spas, bed and breakfasts, peer-to-peer lodging, cruise ships, theme parks, hospitality schools, hospitality students, hotel management companies, REITS, airlines, event planners, transportation companies, entertainment companies, and industry vendors and partners. If you are looking for hospitality education or hospitality management certifications, IHI offers the top hospitality certification programs and best hotel management training. 

Campus

IHI is partnered with its sister organization, the American Hospitality Institute (AHI), to foster excellence in the hospitality industry.

Vision

A united and thriving hospitality industry that continues to support the global economy.

Certification

The International Hospitality Institute and the American Hospitality Institute have partnered to offer training and certifications to hospitality leaders in various disciplines.

Core Focus Areas of IHI

  • Train and certify hospitality professionals.
  • Recognize excellence in the hospitality industry through the Julian Star Award which is issued in partnership with the American Hospitality Institute.
  • Function as a think-tank and advocacy organization to influence national policy for the benefit of the global hospitality industry.
  • Function as a bridge and ombudsman between national governments and the hospitality establishments in each country.
  • Establish core operational standards for the global hospitality industry.
  • Disseminate the HCode, the unified Code of Conduct for the global hospitality industry.
  • Encourage hospitalitarians worldwide to take the Hospitality Pledge of Ethics.