Operators: Anybody operating a business in the hospitality sector, from single-site independent businesses to large multi-national sites
Becoming an Operator member
As the lead trade body for operators in hospitality, our members form the most powerful and influential voice in the industry. By becoming a member, you’ll join over 750 operators, suppliers and affiliates empowering an environment for hospitality to thrive.
Operator member benefits
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Be part of the voice of the sector
By being a member of UKHospitality, you ensure that your industry has one voice. We champion your needs under one collective voice, and you strengthen our cause by adding weight to that voice in our work with government. - 2
Influence policy and legislation
Our campaign agenda influences national and local policy and legislation, enabling you to shape your business operations across the UK. - 3
Receive updates on key developments
We make sure that you and your teams are kept informed of key industry developments and insights through our weekly newsletters and regular bulletins, with information regarding our work, updates and guidance. - 4
Access our helplines
Get advice on a range of issues from our helplines. - 5
Receive dedicated support
Our team is here to support you, provide one-to-one advice and develop guidance on changing regulations and specific business issues. We also offer access to helplines and a carbon calculator through our trusted partners. - 6
Benefit from our supplier offers
Our members enjoy access to exclusive discounts from our trusted supplier members on a range of essential products and services including accounting, recruitment, legal, technology and more, to help your business. - 7
Take advantage of our primary authority
All members benefit from our primary authority partnership to agree Assured Advice on key issues such as environmental health, food safety, trading standards and fire safety. - 8
Be part of our community
Our library allows members to access exclusive resources, actively participate and keep your details up to date for targeted newsletters. Join our expert, regional and sector groups and forums to network, understand and drive policy. - 9
Attend our exclusive events
You have exclusive access to book tickets to our events, giving you the opportunity to network with a wide audience of senior stakeholders and peers. - 10
Gain insights and intelligence
Our specialists on topics such as employment policy, skills and food offer invaluable insight and advice, alongside webinars, reports, guides and toolkits to support members.
Browse upcoming events exclusive to UKHospitality members
Mar 10
Networking dinner in Manchester 2026
18:00 - 22:30
The Edwardian Manchester, Manchester, M2 5GP
We are the voice of hospitality
UKHospitality is a membership trade association that advocates for a fair operating environment for hospitality businesses. Lobbying on a range of policy issues whilst providing a range of services to enable your business to thrive.
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