| British Institute of Innkeeping | |
| Alt: | British Institute of Innkeeping |
| Abbreviation: | BII |
| Formation: | 1981[1] |
| Type: | Membership organisation |
| Status: | Charitable |
| Headquarters: | Farnborough, Hampshire[2] |
| Region Served: | United Kingdom |
| Membership: | 10,000 (2018 estimate) |
| Leader Title: | Chief Executive Offier |
| Leader Name: | Steven Alton |
| Affiliations: | British Institute of Innkeeping Awarding Body (BIIAB) |
The British Institute of Innkeeping (BII) is the professional body for individuals working in the licensed retail industry in the UK. This primarily includes pubs and bars.
The BII is a registered charity and membership organisation whose remit is to raise professional standards across the sector.[3] BII is the trading name of the British Institute of Innkeeping a private company limited by guarantee and registered in England as a charity. [4]
The BII operates in Scotland, North, Yorkshire, North West & North Wales, East Midlands, East of England, West Midlands & South Wales, London, South East, South West.
The BII offers free expert helplines in HR, legal, licensing, Tax, Environmental Health (including Covid) & Landlord Relations, online knowledge bank of business tools and market knowledge.[5] The BII sends a weekly e newsletter, quarterly magazine, and fortnightly Marketplace e-shot to members.