About RHI

From promoting legal and social responsibility programs for the hospitality industry to assisting businesses and communities create places to socialize, RHI's mission continues to evolve.

The Responsible Hospitality Institute (RHI) is the leading non-profit source for networking, online resources and consultation services with nearly three decades of research and experience assisting cities to plan, manage or police dining and entertainment districts. With increasing demand for places to socialize, RHI and its partners continually look for new ways to facilitate cooperation and consensus-building to maximize the economic and social benefits of the nighttime economy. 

 From Transformation to Implementation:

• Network: RHI’s Sociable City Network unites leaders from six primary stakeholder groups – hospitality, safety, development, community, entertainment and research – with online forums and access to the latest news and event calendars.

• Events: The annual Networking Conference showcases best practices and Regional Forums create local access to peers and innovation.

• Resources: Online clearinghouse with practical guides and links to recent news, resource directory, press releases and publication reviews.

• Services: Facilitated team building and assessment guides a city from transformation to action to implementation.

RHI provides the tools and techniques for cities to maximize opportunities and minimize risk:

• New Business: Assist people before they open a dining or entertainment business understand legal responsibilities and community standards in providing food, licensed beverages and entertainment.

• Workforce: Nurture a trained and professional workforce committed to responsible hospitality practices,

• Compliance: Facilitate the role of government as a resource and partner in business development and increased compliance,

• Early Assistance: Guide those operating outside of accepted norms of a professionally managed establishment with community and peer-to-peer mentorship