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In March, the IHI hosted the 38th National Business Management Game. Participating colleges included; TU Dublin, Shannon College of Hotel Management, Galway International Hotel School -ATU and Dundalk IT. The game tests participating teams on their business acumen & management skills. This year's game was held at the Galmont Hotel & Spa. After two very intense & exciting days of competition, a group of 5 students from Shannon College of Hotel Management were declared the outright winners. Rachel O'Connell captained the winning team & teammates included Sam Downey, Jamie Carton, Sherine Woodcock & Bruno Pineda Ballester.

Clayton Hotel Burlington Road – over 500 industry Hospitality and Tourism professionals gathered at last’s night’s IHI Founder’s Evening & Hospitality Management Awards to celebrate 59 finalists and exceptional winners across 13 categories. The annual IHI Hospitality Management Awards are a recognition of the nominated person in their role, their capability, technical skills, innovation, passion and their ability to demonstrate continuous professional development.

The IHI National Hospitality Business Management Game 2022

A team of 4 students representing Galway – Mayo Institute of Technology, International Hotel School were selected as the winners of the Irish Hospitality Institute's National Hospitality Business Management Game 2022.

Brian Bowler FIHI is appointed IHI President

A new era for the Hospitality Sector: Pictured to celebrate the appointment as President of the Irish Hospitality Institute (IHI) is, Brian Bowler FIHI, General Manager of The Montenotte Hotel, Cork. The Irish Hospitality Institute is the professional body for managers within the hospitality and tourism industry in Ireland. Brian is the first President of the IHI from Kerry, since the organisation was founded in 1966 and is delighted to be leading hospitality professionals through the next era, after what has been a critical time for the industry.

Galway – Mayo Institute of Technology International Hotel School Wins the 36th Irish Hospitality Institute National Hospitality Business Management Game 2021

A team of 5 students representing Galway – Mayo Institute of Technology, International Hotel School were selected as the outright winners of the 36th Irish Hospitality Institute (IHI) National Hospitality Business Management Game 2021. Due to Covid-19 the Game was held virtually. Left to right: Abbey Daly, Peter Russell, The Russell Partnership, Geraldine Ruddy, Team Captain Roisin Corrigan, Max Reid. John Carty, Tutor GMIT and Elaine Greene.