13.10.2025

Future hospitality talent boost as IoH secures three-year Savoy Educational Trust funding

The Institute has secured two three-year funding agreements from the Savoy Educational Trust to grow its Passion4Hospitality (P4H) Future Leaders and Thriving in the North conferences. This investment ensures both events remain free to attend until 2028, supporting thousands of students and early-career professionals across the UK.

Now entering its 14th year, the P4H Future Leaders Conference is designed for students, apprentices and graduates. It connects attendees with national employers, industry leaders, educators and sector experts through career exhibitions, workshops, panel discussions, CV clinics, mentoring sessions, competitions and live recruitment opportunities. All are delivered in one day at no cost to participants. With a growing focus on professional development, inclusive access and career confidence, this year’s conference will welcome up to 500 delegates on Monday, 10 November 202,5 at Novotel London West.

Building on two successful years, the IoH’s Thriving in the North conference has also secured long-term funding, ensuring its future while keeping wellbeing and inclusivity at its core. Launched in 2024 to tackle regional disparities in access to professional development and employer engagement, the event will now evolve into the North of England’s version of the P4H Future Leaders Conference. It will bring together students, early-career professionals, educators and employers from across the region, strengthening recruitment pipelines and showcasing hospitality as a rewarding long-term career.

Robert Richardson FIH MI, Chief Executive of the Institute of Hospitality, said: “We are proud to be building something that truly opens doors. The Savoy Educational Trust’s funding will enable us to deliver and empower students with the vital skills and confidence to build successful hospitality careers. This generous three-year support allows us to continue reaching young people who may otherwise never access such opportunities. Both the P4H Future Leaders Conference and Thriving in the North are more than events; they are turning points in many young people’s hospitality careers, helping individuals gain the confidence, connections and insight they need to build fulfilling careers while supporting employers in strengthening their future talent pipelines and enhancing professional career growth across our industry.”

Angela Maher FIH, CEO of the Savoy Educational Trust, added: “The Trust is delighted to support these two IoH initiatives over the next three years. P4H Future Leaders and Thriving in the North open up opportunities for students to take meaningful first steps in hospitality. Our focus is helping more people to build sustained careers by backing initiatives that broaden participation and strengthen the industry’s future talent pipeline.”

Matt Townley FIH MI, IoH North Chair and Group Operations Director at Dakota Hotels, commented: “I have seen first-hand how this conference inspires students and hospitality professionals, connecting them with employers and like-minded individuals with a passion for our industry. The new funding secures its future and allows us to expand its reach and impact for many more young professionals across the North of England.”

In 2024, more than 50 employers participated in London’s P4H conference, offering direct routes to placements and jobs. Both conferences remove financial and geographic barriers to professional development and strengthen long-term industry recruitment and retention.

The P4H Leaders' Conference 2025 is now sold out. If you would like to go on the Waiting List for tickets, please email the IoH Events Team.

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