Hospitality is an industry of hope and growth. It spans snow-capped mountains, sunny beaches, forests, and deserts--where dreamers, innovators, and doers work every day to deliver comfort and happiness. International Hospitality Council and IIHM Lead Global Tribute to Hospitality's Human Touch.
On April 24, International Hospitality Day (IHD) 2025 was celebrated globally by professionals and institutions across over 60 countries. The virtual programme was hosted by the International Hospitality Council (UK) and the International Institute of Hotel Management (IIHM), India's largest and premier multi-campus institute for hospitality education.
"I realised there's a day for every profession - except for one dedicated to those whose mission is to bring joy to others: the hospitality industry. And so, International Hospitality Day was born on April 24," said Dr Suborno Bose, Creator of IHD, Chairman of IHC, and Chairman of IIHM & Indismart Group, Worldwide.
Established in 2016 by the International Hospitality Council (IHC) and IIHM, IHD was born out of a shared vision between Prof. David Foskett, OBE, Chairman of IHC London, and Dr Suborno Bose. It unites hospitality, travel, and tourism professionals to exchange ideas, promote excellence, and build a spirit of global solidarity.
The IHC continues to champion the hospitality sector worldwide by encouraging collaboration, shaping forward-thinking policy, and promoting education and employment. As in previous years, this year's celebration featured the Virtual Global Hospitality Summit, where industry leaders reflected on challenges, shared insights, and honoured hospitality's human essence.
"There was a day for everyone," Dr Bose reiterated, "but none for hospitality. We created that day."
"IHD stands on three pillars: Promote, Educate, Celebrate."
He also underscored IHC and IIHM's commitment to sustainability, youth enterprise, and initiatives like Young Chef India, which identifies and supports the country's top culinary student to represent India at the Young Chef Olympiad, the world's largest gathering of student chefs.
Prof. David Foskett, OBE, echoed the spirit of IHD:
"Hospitality is simple. Speak from the heart. Make people happy. Create careers and contribute to the economy. Most importantly, say thank you - especially to our students."
"A country without hospitality is barren. A country with hospitality is fertile."