The private society for discerning hospitality leaders
Raison D'être
To connect and inspire hospitality leaders around the globe through the power of unrivalled dedication to sustainable luxury, responsible travel, gender equality and access to eduction for future generations.
Welcome to HoteliersGuild
“We connect industry leaders through our global network, a diverse, collaborative and joyful community that drives positive change through collaborative action.
We invest in the future by supporting next generation leadership within the framework of the UN Sustainable Development Goals, through The HoteliersGuild Academy of Hospitality Arts and the Academy SIRIUS Awards as well as the LeadingHôtelières Chapter initiatives, with the aim of giving back to our industry, society and the environment.”
Frank M. Pfaller | Founder President & CEO
Mission and Code of Conduct
The Academy and The Chapters
The Academy
The Academy is a formalised private space for all members to draw on the extraordinary experience and knowledge that the guild brings together. Access is by invitation only and allows all its members to talk openly and confidently.
Creative minds
With the mission to connect and inspire hospitality leaders around the globe through the power of unrivalled dedication to sustainable luxury, responsible travel, gender equality and education for future generations.
The Forum
Many great ideas and moments of inspiration come from through the tension of dialogue, be it in disagreement or agreement. Our forum is led by discussions between experienced voices that you are welcome to listen in on.
Sharing is caring
Some of the world’s most established industry leaders share their thoughts.
The Chapters
Whilst the Academy is a private space, its members knowledge burst into the public space through dedicated chapters of industry sectors, from architecture and sustainability to chefs and cuisine.
HoteliersGuild’s LeadingHôtelières Chapter is founded by CEO and President of the prestigious HoteliersGuild community, Frank M Pfaller, and co-founded by Lindsey Ueberroth, CEO at Preferred Hotels & Resorts. “When we looked at our HoteliersGuild Membership Roster, we realised that we had far too few ladies in leadership positions. Reaching out them we were thrilled to realise their enthusiasm to join our cause to ‘making a change’ ”, Pfaller says. LeadingHôtelières aims to promote gender equality by providing research, guidance, mentorship and training through a powerful network of contacts in the industry.
ARCHITECTS & DESIGNERS CHAPTER
Putting the focus on The Clean Art of Building Eco. Showcasing projects that were conceived by some of the worlds finest architects whom we are privileged to count as our HoteliersGuild supporting members. Whilst their designs are uniquely differentiating, they have one thing in common: They go the extra mile for the good of the environment, some including either geothermal or solar energy, biomass heating or natural air-conditioning by specialised ventilation systems to farm-to-table food programs. And of course, they all offer Sustainability Without Sacrificing Luxury.
Words from the Co-founder
“Individuality is at the core of the Preferred brand, and we celebrate all forms of diversity. I am proud to share that I’ve doubled down on my commitment to this key value by co-founding LeadingHôtelières, part of the HoteliersGuild community with Frank M. Pfaller, that has a mission of promoting gender equality within the hospitality industry”
Lindsey Ueberroth, CEO Preferred Hotels & Resorts
Thoughts from Matteo Thun
“The panel of HoteliersGuild is a great opportunity for our hospitality business to reflect on a few ‘post-corona questions’. Are we more philanthropic? Are we more cautious with things, people and ourselves? Are we measuring time in a new manner? Are we closer to the sense of life? “
Matteo Thun, CEO Matteo Thun & Partners
" During my entire life as a compassionate hotelier, I always admired two professions the most - Chefs and Architects. Whilst the internationally renowned masterminds behind the designs of so many beautiful hotels receive highest recognition right from the beginning, Chefs quite often stay in the shadows until they have been decorated with highest accolades. Therefor we chose to not only invite Micheline stared cuisiniers but also invite young talents to this chapter. ”
Frank M. Pfaller
Curated by Institut Paul Bocuse
“ We are very excited about this new partnership with HoteliersGuild. It offers our students the opportunity to share their insights and future vision for the industry, the exact topics they are immersing themselves in during their Master’s in Culinary Leadership and Innovation -program.”
Prof. Dr. Henri Kuokkanen Vice Dean, Institut Paul Bocuse
Initiatives
Celebrating black female chefs
The raison d'être of "BeyondCuisine" for black female chefs in relation to the Sustainable Development Goals lies in promoting gender equality (Goal 5) and reducing inequalities within the culinary industry in the short term. The initiative aims to create immediate opportunities for black women chefs to showcase their talents, share their stories, and inspire future generations.
BeyondCuisine, the latest culinary campaign by Hoteliersguild, stands as a powerful platform, shining a much-deserved spotlight on the remarkable talents and narratives of black women chefs. Beyond their mastery of the kitchen, these women serve as inspirational figures, breaking down barriers and opening doors for future generations. Such celebration of diversity, equity and inclusion is at the very heart of Hoteliersguild, and I am excited to see how this wonderful initiative emphasizes those fundamental values.
Prof. Dr. Henri Kuokkanen
Associate Professor - Vice Dean, Postgraduate Programs of Institut LYFE | INSTITUT PAUL BOCUSE | Immediate Past President of HoteliersGuild Academy of Hospitality Arts |Immediate Past President, EuroCHRIE
YOUNGHÔTELIÈRES INSIGHTS
YoungHôtelières Insights aims to develop the professional visibility of our young female talent in a network of established hoteliers and hôteliéres.
EHL’s Women in Leadership, IU University of Applied Sciences, and Institut Paul Bocuse share a commitment to promote our top female students in the hospitality industry. Together with HoteliersGuild’s LeadingHôtelierès chapter, we created YoungHôtelièresInsights (YHI), a space dedicated for aspiring female hospitality leaders where they can contribute to our industry with their reflections, ideas, trends and hot topics as viewed by their generation. A compilation of these inputs will be featured in the HoteliersGuild ForumOfDialogue magazines and LookBooks with the aim to develop the professional visibility of our young female talent in a network of established hoteliers and hôteliéres .
YOUNGCHEFFES INSIGHTS
The objective of the YoungCheffes Insights initiative is to promote the professional visibility of our young female talent to a network of established hospitality and foodservice executives
HoteliersGuild and Institut Paul Bocuse (IPB) share a commitment to promote top female students in the hospitality industry. Our joint YoungCheffesInsights (YCI) initiative, was created to provide a space dedicated for aspiring female future culinary leaders where they can contribute to our industry with their reflections, ideas, trends and hot topics as viewed by their generation.
The Sirius Academy Awards
Our objective is to create an extended awards concept under the umbrella of HoteliersGuild’s International Hall of Fame for renowned current and emerging future generations of younger hospitality professionals to recognise achievements in the hospitality industry.
Giving back to the Industry
Our industry has the power to change the world! This coveted awards aim to support the next-gen of aspiring talent.