Master Innholders announces four new members

Four new hoteliers have been welcomed into the Master Innholders following this year’s round of applications.

Members must have at least five years in a significant hotel general or senior manager role, be based in the UK, and are expected to contribute to industry organisation or training initiatives.

The Master Innholders was founded in 1978 and champions the development and education of the next generation of hospitality professionals.

The new members are:

• Stephen Gow, general manager, the Chester hotel, Aberdeen
• Oliver Brown, general manager, Wivenhoe House hotel, Colchester
• Tej Walia, resort general manager, Foxhills Country Club & Resort, Surrey
• Paul Bayliss, regional general manager, Hotel Brooklyn brand, Bespoke Hotels

David Morgan-Hewitt FIH MI, chairman of the Master Innholders, said: “I am immensely proud to welcome these four new members to the Master Innholders.

“Each has shown overwhelming passion and dedication for hospitality and are making valuable contributions not only to their own hotels, but to the industry as a whole. Congratulations to each of our new Master Innholders!”