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Gold medal Paralympian, Aaron Phipps MBE, will be the guest speaker at this year’s Institute of Hospitality Annual Awards & Dinner as the event goes extra-large and takes over the Great Room at JW Marriott Grosvenor Hotel, to accommodate the overwhelming demand for tickets.

Aaron, who brought the audience to tears with his powerful and moving talk at the Passion4Hospitality (P4H) Conference in 2022, is set to inspire and exhilarate the audience at this year’s celebratory event. From overcoming childhood meningitis to scaling Mount Kilimanjaro in a wheelchair, Aaron’s story of resilience, determination, and the power of mindset continues to inspire audiences across the world.

As Aaron commented: “I’m absolutely thrilled to be part of the IoH Annual Dinner & Awards 2025 this year.  It’s an event that celebrates all that is great about our hospitality industry. Which as a sector not only drives jobs and fuels our economy but also gives us something even more meaningful: the joy of coming together. It’s at the heart of how we connect, celebrate, and live life to the fullest. I can’t wait to take part.”

Robert Richardson FIH MI, CEO of the Institute of Hospitality, said: “Aaron represents the very best of human strength, perseverance, and positivity. We are absolutely delighted to welcome him to our flagship event this year. His story is not only inspirational, it embodies the values we champion at the Institute.

“We are thrilled by the incredible support from our finalists, members, and the wider hospitality family, who are all eager to be part of this special evening. The enthusiasm and unity shown by the industry has been truly heartening. Our thanks to Stuart Bowery and his team at JW Marriott Grosvenor House for being so incredibly supportive in moving this event to the Great Room, as we deliver the largest Annual Dinner & Awards event in our history.”

Stuart Bowery FIH MI, General Manager at JW Marriott Grosvenor House has also been overwhelmed by the demand generated by this event. “It is wonderful to see such an incredible response to the Institute of Hospitality Annual Dinner & Awards.  We are thrilled to host such an important and prestigious gathering in The Great Room here at Grosvenor House, for what will be the largest gathering of the hospitality industry’s finest.”

MCing this year’s Annual Dinner & Awards will be journalist, presenter and former Crime Scene Investigator, Alex Iszatt.

Alex who has reported for news organisations including the BBC, ITV and Good Morning Britain, will be the focal point of the evening as, professionals from across the industry celebrate and honour them.

With Aaron Phipps MBE headlining, the event promises to be a truly unforgettable experience.

Tickets are available here.