Right:  Mark Kirby, President AICR UK 2005 and Daniel Buirski, Winner of Receptionist of the Year 2005

AICR
The Amicale Internationale des Chefs de Reception et Sous Directeurs des Grand Hotels. 
The Association of Front Office Managers and Assistant Managers of 4 and 5 star hotels.

Founded on the Cote d’Azur, France in 1964; over the last 40 years AICR has developed into an international fellowship with sections in 12 countries. The United Kingdom section was founded in 1986, and has grown to become an exciting, active network for Front of House Managers.

The Amicale was founded as a professional organisation, but the name was chosen to reflect the friendship that is built between members. The aims of the AICR are to facilitate and strengthen the professional relationships between members, and to promote and publicise the importance of their profession, developing the profile of the industry through training and development. Our membership constitutes an extensive source of contacts, offering invaluable networking opportunities, providing each other with support, information and advice.

Throughout the year events are organised for our members offering a wide range of opportunities to get together, network, exchange our views and share our experiences. In addition to our AGM and international Congresses, past events have included skill development, information sharing, new hotel inspections, and product presentations. We have worked closely with colleges, universities, and Government organisations with initiatives to attract more young people into the industry and to develop their careers within Front of House. A key event in our annual calendar is the “Receptionist Of The Year Competition”. We also include events with the simple aim to have fun, such as social gatherings with a barbecue or go-Karting!

If you would like to join the AICR UK, look on the website: http://www.aicr.co.uk  Review the membership criteria and use the e-application – we look forward to welcoming you as part of the Amicale.