Peter Ducker
Peter Ducker FIH is a respected figure in UK hospitality, best known for his eight-year tenure as Chief Executive of the Institute of Hospitality (IoH). During his leadership, he revitalised the organisation’s finances, expanded its membership, and introduced initiatives such as a mentoring scheme and digital learning platforms. At Hotel Owner, we have featured Peter’s insights on topics ranging from workforce development to leadership and industry resilience. Following his departure from the IoH in 2021, Peter has remained active in the sector through consultancy and non-executive roles, continuing to influence the profession with his extensive experience and commitment to excellence.
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Jan- 2021 -28 JanuaryPeople
Peter Ducker to step down as IoH chief exec
The Institute of Hospitality (IoH) has announced that Peter Ducker will step down from his role as chief executive at the body. Ducker, who has spent the last eight years at the helm of the organisation for hospitality professionals, will remain in his position until early April. Following his withdrawal…
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Jun- 2019 -13 JuneEvents
Winners announced for Institute of Hospitality Awards 2019
The Institute of Hospitality has announced the winners of its annual Hospitality Assured awards ceremony, with resident Hotel Owner columnist Peter Hancock picking up the ‘Outstanding Contribution to the Industry’ award. More than 320 hospitality professionals came together on 10 June 2019 at the Waldorf Hilton London to celebrate the…
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Dec- 2018 -11 DecemberAdvice
Why productivity should come before more jobs
One of our industry’s most publicised aims is to create 300,000 new jobs by 2020. That’s some 43,000 new jobs every year for the next seven years. How feasible is this? Even in the heady period of economic growth between 2000 and 2008 the UK accommodation and food service workforce only increased…
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Oct- 2018 -29 OctoberFeatures
Should you use zero hour contracts?
Zero hours contracts are popular in our sector, according to the Office for National Statistics (ONS), and used by more than half of hotel and catering businesses. Although media coverage of zero hours contracts has been largely negative, they do offer flexibility that suits certain people. Two thirds of those on…
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Jun- 2018 -20 JuneAppointments
Bespoke Hotels’ Robin Sheppard named chairman of the Institute of Hospitality
Independent hotel group, Bespoke Hotels, has announced that its chairman and co-founder, Robin Sheppard has been appointed chairman of the Institute of Hospitality. Having been an active member for 35 years, Sheppard joins the organisation as it embarks on an expansion to cover over 100 countries worldwide. Having recently entered…
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12 JuneEconomy
One in 10 hospitality staff considering leaving UK due to Brexit
A survey has revealed that over one in 10 hospitality workers (11%, equivalent to 330,000 staff nationally) are thinking about leaving the UK because of Brexit. The survey launched by workforce collaboration software company Planday and conducted by YouGov showed a disparity between the hospitality employees and managers as managers…
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Feb- 2018 -8 FebruaryFeatures
The sleep deprivation solution
Hospitality has been given the title of ‘most sleep deprived profession in the UK’, bringing to light a matter that could have serious implications for the industry. Hospitality has a sleep problem, according to a census that named the industry as the most sleep deprived profession in the UK. This…
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Jan- 2018 -10 JanuaryFeatures
Sexual Harassment: A Hospitality Problem
A slew of Hollywood names, political figures and television personalities both in the UK and across the pond were rumbled for sexual misconduct in the last part of 2017. But evidence suggests those in the hospitality industry experienced more sexual harassment than any other sector. SHEKINA TUAHENE looks at the…
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Jan- 2017 -13 JanuaryRegulation
Hotel owners given TV licence reminder
TV Licensing is appealing to hotels and guest houses across the UK to make the sure they are correctly licensed. Accommodation providers must be covered by a valid TV Licence if guests or staff are watching TV as it’s broadcast, as well as all viewers who use the iPlayer to…
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May- 2016 -17 MayCurrent Affairs
A ‘slim majority’ of UK hospitality managers will vote to stay in EU
A fairly slim majority of UK hospitality managers will vote to stay in the EU, according to new research from the Institute of Hospitality. The survey of 273 managers in the hospitality industry found just over half (52.4%) said they would vote to stay in the EU while more than…
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