ABOUT IHI

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
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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
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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.
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THE HOSPITALITY SECTOR
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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.

IHI certificate and certification programs are a great resource for employee training, onboarding training retention and development.

Become A Member

WHY? IHI is the leading training, recognition and advocacy organization supporting the global hospitality industry.

To learn more, click the link below and explore the membership section of our catalog.

IHI's Memberships

WHAT'S HAPPENING NOW

The digital version of IHI's Global Hospitality Magazine™ is accessible now. To access the magazine, visit IHI's website using the link provided.

Global Hospitality Magazine

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Testimonials

“In these difficult times, when the hospitality industry is struggling to get back to its feet, economies around the world are shrinking and there is not much optimism for the future, the only thing we can really do is never give up, keep on learning and better ourselves. Thank you, International Hospitality institute.”  

Raffaele Ruocco, CHGM, Hotel Manager,Westin London

“Thank you, International Hospitality Institute for the certification. It was a beneficial course and refresher. I will recommend it to all hospitality leaders. Never stop learning.

Volkan Tekinkoc, CHGM, General Manager, Marriott International, USA

“I am so thankful to have taken the Certified Front Office Manager (CFOM) program and completed the course with IHI. As soon as I learned about the program, I immediately signed up and went through the course. I found the CFOM course to be interesting and insightful. I have been inspired to recommend the training to other FOMs, AFOMs, and Directors of Rooms.”

Carmen Gito, CFOM, Front Office Manager, Houston Marriott, USA

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