Hotelier Aaron Mansworth elected as President of Cork Business Association
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by Danielle
16h ago
Aaron Mansworth Cork Business Association held its 67th Annual General Meeting last night at the Metropole Hotel Cork. The event marked the election of Mr Aaron Mansworth of the Trigon Hotel Group as their new President. Aaron’s term will last until March 2025. Aaron is taking over the reins from Kevin Herlihy, who had a successful two-year term as President in what was a challenging time for businesses in Cork City. He will continue to play an active role with the Cork Business Association and will support Aaron in his new role. Aaron Mansworth, a well-known and well-liked Cork businessman, i ..read more
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German travel agents discover Northern Ireland
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by Danielle
16h ago
German Travel Agemts Twelve travel agents from Lufthansa City Center, a travel agency franchise in Germany, have been visiting Northern Ireland, as guests of Tourism Ireland and Tourism NI. The group – which included travel agents from across Germany – flew here on Lufthansa’s direct Frankfurt to Belfast City Airport service.   The aim of the visit was to educate and enthuse the travel professionals about some of the many great things to do and see in Northern Ireland, so they are better equipped to sell the destination to their clients when they return home. It was also a good oppor ..read more
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Carton House Inducted Into Historic Hotels Worldwide
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by Danielle
16h ago
Carton House Carton House, A Fairmont Managed Hotel, in Maynooth, County Kildare, Ireland, has been inducted into Historic Hotels Worldwide, the official program of the National Trust for Historic Preservation (United States of America) for recognizing and celebrating the finest historic hotels around the globe.   Historic Hotels Worldwide® is the official program of the National Trust for Historic Preservation (in the USA) for increasing the recognition and celebration of the finest historic hotels around the world. The organization is a prestigious collection of historic treasures ..read more
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Italian travel agents explore Ireland
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by Danielle
16h ago
Travel Agents One of Italy’s leading tour operators, Francorosso, and 15 of its top-producing travel agents, have been exploring Ireland – as guests of Tourism Ireland and Fáilte Ireland. The aim of the travel agents’ fact-finding visit is to familiarise them with Ireland and our superb tourism offering, so that when they return home, they will be better informed and more enthusiastic than ever about Ireland, when advising their clients about planning and booking their holidays here. Italian travel agents at Bantry House &Garden with Julie Shelswell-White, Bantry House & Garden (front ..read more
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Bord Bia appoints two new market specialists for North America
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by Danielle
16h ago
Bord Bia Bord Bia has appointed two new market specialists to the North American market. These roles focus on the drinks market and a new role specifically created for the meat and the foodservice channels.    Adam Hannon joins the Global Business Development team as the Meat and Foodservice Market Specialist for North America while Daragh Flanagan joins the team as a Drinks Market Specialist. Both Adam and Daragh will be based in Bord Bia’s New York office.   Minister Pippa Hackett, who is in Houston, Texas, leading a Gover ..read more
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Great Southern Killarney Announces Jamie Power as New General Manager
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by Danielle
16h ago
Great Southern Killarney Exciting times at Great Southern Killarney with the appointment of new General Manager, Jamie Power. Having previously enjoyed stints in a number of leading Irish and international properties, including the Waldorf Astoria New York, River Lee Hotel Cork and most recently in the role of Director of Operations at Mount Juliet in Kilkenny, Jamie brings with him over 15 years in the luxury hospitality industry. His appointment comes at an exciting time for Great Southern, following their recent win at the Gold Medal Awards and as they continue their 170th anniversary celeb ..read more
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The K Club announces Gary O’Hanlon as new Executive Head Chef
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by Danielle
16h ago
The K Club in County Kildare is delighted to announce that Gary O’Hanlon has been appointed as the resort’s new Executive Head Chef.   The award-winning Irish chef, broadcaster and columnist has taken the position at the iconic five star estate following five years as Head Chef of The Condor at the world-famous Chateau du Coudreceau in France. Prior to that, Gary was Head Chef of Viewmount House, Co. Longford from its opening in August 2008 through to 2018 where he racked up a wealth of awards. Including in this, he was the deserving recipient of the revered Georgina Campbell Hospitalit ..read more
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Rory Best explores ‘hidden gems’ of County Down in new Tourism Ireland video
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by Danielle
3d ago
Rory Best Tourism Ireland has teamed up with former rugby player Rory Best, as part of its latest campaign to promote Northern Ireland in Britain. The promotion includes an online video, presented by Rory, which is part of a wider partnership with The Telegraph, to inspire travellers in Britain to visit Northern Ireland over the coming months. The partnership also includes several online articles highlighting some of our top golf courses, hidden gems, fantastic food offering and vibrant music scene, as well as an eight-page print supplement with highlights of Rory’s tour around County Dow ..read more
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Europe Hotel Ahead of the Curve
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by Danielle
3d ago
The Liebherr name is synonymous with Killarney. The Swiss-German container crane manufacturer has been an enduring and rare presence of heavy engineering in the Kerry town since 1958. Besides the manufacture of construction cranes, the 100% family-owned company also has a hospitality arm, with a chain of hotels – two in Austria, one in Germany and three in Ireland. All three Irish hotels owned by the Liebherr Group are in Kerry, including the landmark Europe Hotel & Resort in Killarney, whose General Manager is Dubliner Michael Brennan. “I thought that I was coming here for just a few year ..read more
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Tourism Ireland attends British Tourism & Travel Show
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by Danielle
3d ago
British Tourism & Travel Show Three tourism companies from Ireland joined Tourism Ireland on the ‘Ireland Pavilion’ at the recent British Tourism & Travel Show, which took place at the NEC in Birmingham. The British Tourism & Travel Show is an annual event for the travel trade in Britain, attracting over 2,500 coach tour operators and group travel organisers.   Three tourism companies from the island of Ireland joined Tourism Ireland on the ‘Ireland Pavilion’ at the recent British Tourism & Travel Show, which took place at the NEC in Birmingham. PIC SHOWS: Linda Duncan, T ..read more
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