Chairman’s Welcome

Welcome to the website of the Institute of Hospitality (formerly HCIMA) Northern Ireland Branch.

This is the Professional Association for Managers in the Hospitality, Leisure and Tourism Industries.

As Chairman of the NI Branch, I am supported by a committee who bring a wealth of experience, knowledge and shared aspirations to our industry.

The vision of the Institute of Hospitality NI Branch is to encourage support of hospitality and tourism through sustainable development and education ensuring delivery of the highest standards across the industry.

Now we will be instantly accessible to you and hope that our site will allow you to keep your diary current with our events. 

We will be launching our Cornell UniversityScholarship Competition in November 2007 and the 13th Annual Janus Awards in February 2008. Information will be available on our Events page in coming weeks so please do check back regularly.

Kevin Smyth 
Chairman

It gives me great pleasure to launch the 13th Annual Janus Awards for Professionalism.

We are currently enjoying an increase in tourism like never before and are challenged with providing a world class product - no more so than with the calibre of personnal within the Northern Ireland Hospitality Industry.

The Janus Awards for Professionalism allow us to recgonise their commitment, professionalism and talent.

For additional information, Sponsorship Opportunities and Table tickets, please contact our Event Organisors MCI Belfast on 028 90 45 6451

Janus Awards Gala Dinner will be on Friday 9th May 2008 at The Europa Hotel Belfast

Click here to download the Janus Awards Ticket Booking Form.