Articles for the Tourism & Hospitality Sector
36 Articles Found.
Maree O’Brien - Guest Experience Manager, Sustainability & Innovation Lead
Maree is the Guest Experience Manager, Sustainability & Innovation Lead for Tullamore Court Hotel - part of the iNUA Hotel Collection. After a friend talked her out of working in hospitality she moved into a different career until life steered her back to a job she now loves and thrives in
In Their Words: Jacks Path to Director of Sales & Marketing
Meet Jack Fitzsimons. Jack is the Director of Sales & Marketing in The Heritage , a prestigious luxury hotel in Killenard, Laois. Jack comes from a family who thrived in hospitality and has experienced many sides. However, it’s his Transition Year work experience that really set him up
Matthew Woods - Finding Hospitality Work Through Work Placement
WORKING IN THE tourism sector is certainly a calling. Being a people person is a must, attention to detail is key, and a passion for developing strong relationships with others is paramount. Matthew Woods works as a purchasing assistant for the Sheraton Athlone Hotel. He started his role through
Finn Lyons - Pulling the perfect pint at The Guinness Storehouse
WHO DIDN’T WANT to manage a football team when they were younger? It’s a dream that many of us held and Finn Lyons was no different. We chatted to Finn about his career aspirations and his current role at the Guinness Storehouse to find out more
Seán Connick - CEO of Dunbrody Famine Ship Experience
When describing a run-of-the-mill day in the life of former politician, Seán Connick – the word ‘varied’ springs to mind. As CEO of the John F Kennedy Trust, where he leads the daily operation of one of Ireland’s premier tourist attractions
Shannon College of Hotel Management Student Testimonials
Lauren McCormack, year 3 Bachelor of Commerce student and member of EM cup team 2024 “My name is Lauren McCormack and I am a Bachelor of Commerce student in 3rd year of Shannon College of Hotel Management. I love backpacking and meeting new people, so the chance to travel
My Summer in London as an Events Intern
Millie, a final year BA (Honours) Event Management student at MTU shares her experience as a paid events intern in London in summer 2023, working with Regent’s Events. Why I applied to work in London with Regent’s Events, for summer 2023. As clichéd as
Hotel Sales & Marketing Director at 5 Star Resort
When it comes to women doing it all, Finola Twomey is flying the flag for 'everything is possible.' This mum-of-three is a powerhouse in the Tourism and Hospitality industry, having built an incredible career in just 17 years, all while starting and growing a family. As the Group
Brian Bowler - 25 Years in Hospitality
We met with IHI President and Regional Operations Manager of Cliste Hospitality’s iNUA Collection Brian Bowler to talk about a career well spent in the hospitality industry and his exciting new role. IHI President Brian Bowler has been in the Irish hospitality industry for over 25 years and
Top Tips On Landing that Job In Tourism And Hospitality
1. Make yourself stand out The key to securing a job is to be prepared! The early bird catches the worm, so get busy! Getting a job can often be extremely competitive and no job will just be handed to you. It is important to try and
HR, Purchasing and Green Manager at Hotel Doolin
Áine Martin is HR, Purchasing and Green Manager at Hotel Doolin, Ireland’s only certified carbon neutral hotel. She has led several projects and initiatives to achieve this certification. Recent awards won by the hotel and team include Best Medium Sized Organisation of the Year 2018 & 2019
Rachel Curran - DKIT Event Management
Rachel Curran (24) got to know the library in DkIT first - she studied there for her Leaving Certificate while her older sister was at lectures for her BA (Hons) in Accounting & Finance. “I really liked the atmosphere and vibe of DkIT. Also, I felt really comfortable there, a
Niall Fretwell BA Event Management student
Niall Fretwell from Carlingford Co. Louth is a 3rd year BA Event Management student. “The best part about my time at DkIT so far has been my work placement experience. I got the chance to go abroad to Switzerland and work in one of the world’s leading
DkIT Sports Scholar & Student on BA in Hospitality Management
Colleen McKenna (19) from county Armagh smiles as she says, “I didn’t want to follow the crowd to Belfast.” Instead she commutes to DkIT where she is in her second year studying Hospitality Management and on a Sports Scholarship. A former student of St Catherine&rsquo
Shannon College of Hotel Management Student Testimonials
Clive Ashe (Graduate 2018) BBS (International Hotel Management) The Lotte New York Palace Banquet and Beverage Manager “ I can honestly say that graduating from Shannon College of Hotel Management has been the highlight of my life and receiving my acceptance letter was a close second. Shannon College of Hotel
From Marketing to Brewery Owner
Liam Tutty is the founder and General Manager at Dead Centre Brewing in Athlone. What is your background/ where did your career start? My background is in Media and Marketing. I hold a degree in Audio Visual Media and Communications from ITT Dublin. I worked for 10 years
Chef de Partie at the Vanilla Pod Restaurant
Jeroen Hoppenbrouwer “The best part of my job is that I get to be creative and make beautiful dishes for people to enjoy” What brought you to Ireland? Four years ago my fiancé and I moved to Ireland from the Netherlands. She was doing an Erasmus study
Aisling Kelly, Sligo Oyster Farmer
‘The job is our lifestyle too so we try and make it fun’ What did you study? I studied Tourism and Business in IT Sligo when I left school and took my gap year in San Francisco, before finishing my degree in Napier University in Edinburgh. How
Manager - Arigna Mining Experience
Valerie Stenson What is your background/ where did your career start? I worked in retail in Dublin for 16 years, having started in a part-time position for a few years then I was promoted to an assistant manager and finally a retail manager. I relocated from Dublin to Leitrim
James Whelan, Owner of Killaloe River Cruises
Cruising Killaloe with visitors from around the world How did you start working in tourism? My father had a long established foodstore in Killaloe. We had a number of visitors come into our shop looking to get out on the water as Killaloe is a picturesque riverside town
Senior Travel Advisor, Cork City Tourist Information Centre
“ There are few other industries where you can get as much diversity in your role, or satisfaction in a job well done” What did you do after you left school (first job and / or course)? I wasn’t sure what I wanted to do when I left
Jack Owens – Business Tourism Intern at Fáilte Ireland
“As a first job, it’s as good as it gets” What were your strongest subjects in school? How did you decide what career path to pursue? In school, my strongest subjects were languages, particularly French. When I finished school I didn’t really know what
My Career as a Tourism Officer
What did you study in college? I have a BA in English & Sociology from University College Cork and an MPhil in Irish Theatre & Film Studies from Trinity College Dublin. I also have a Professional Diploma in Digital Marketing from DMI Ireland. Did you go straight into tourism
A Career in the Hotel Sector
The Hotel Sector in Ireland is thriving. Recent figures show the revenue per available room across the State’s hotels increased by 16.1 per cent in the year to May 2018, driven by an almost threefold growth rate outside Dublin. Average daily room rates over
International Hospitality Management Graduate Testimonial
Jack Fitzsimons - The Shelbourne "The BSc in International Hospitality Management was an excellent platform to understand both business and practical sides of the hotel industry. It offers an insight into a broad spectrum of topics with interactive lessons and practical lessons. It offers students to be creative and innovative in
Career Profile: Bartender at The Gleneagle Hotel
Jack Brosnan grew up around The Gleneagle. Now he tends the bar at this famous Kerry hotel. Why did you choose a career in the hospitality industry? I was always interested in hospitality as I grew up around this hotel. My dad and his band provided the residents’ entertainment
Career Profile: Restaurant Manager at Ashford Castle
Sinead Delaney followed her father into the tourism industry and landed her dream job at Ashford Castle. Why did you choose tourism? I grew up around the industry. My dad worked in incentive travel and he was always bringing us to events so I caught the bug at an early
Career Profile: Chef de Partie
"College gives you a good foundation, but you need to gain experience as well," Patrick Philips, Chef de Partie Did you always want to be a chef? No, I actually trained for three years as an architect in UL but I realised it was not my forte. I always
Meet Mark Moriarty - Crowned Best Young Chef in the World
Since he was crowned the best young chef in the world at a star-studded ceremony in Milan, 23-year-old MARK MORIARTY’s career has gone stratospheric. We caught up with the Dubliner as he got ready to go on air at RTÉ’s the Today
Studying Tourism and Hospitality at Third Level
Figuring out what course to apply for can be tough. LAURA JACKSON-RYAN (20) explains why she chose International Hospitality & Tourism Management at IT Tallaght . I always had an interest in travel, that’s why I chose this course – tourism is in the name. When you&rsquo
Earn While You Learn in The Hospitality Sector
If full-time education is not for you, why not study part-time while working in the industry? MATTHEW CROWLEY HOLLAND (22) explains why the Trainee Management Development Programme (TMDP) at IT Tralee was the right option for him. I decided not to go to college after I
A Day in the Life of a Hotel Manager
Have you ever dreamed of running a hotel or hospitality operation? BRYAN DAVERN, General Manager of The Dean, tells us about life at the helm of Dublin’s hottest new hospitality business and offers advice for building a successful career. To be a hotel manager you have to be
A Day in the Life of Ireland's only Theme Park Manager
As General Manager of Ireland’s only theme park, Tayto Park, where you can ride the Cú Chulainn rollercoaster, take a Tayto factory tour, see an exciting collection of mammals and birds and hang out with Mr Tayto, CHARLES COYLE has our idea of a dream job. He
The Hot and Cold of Chef School
Colleges and cookery schools around the country are drawing in students of all ages. So why is there such a shortage of chefs going to work in Irish kitchens? Who’d want to cook for a living? All over Ireland, a plethora of cookery schools – from the Dublin
Flying the Flag for Irish Hospitality: My Career as a Butler
From the Savoy Hotel to Etihad Airways, Sean Davoren is flying the flag for Irish hospitality. No matter how bizarre or unusual, there is nothing the butler won't do for a guest at London's swanky Savoy Hotel - as long as it's legal. The Limerick-born man is