The World of Hospitality Issue 23 2017 | Page 4

4 the World Of Hospitality Hastings Hotels Hastings Hotels pick up five top awards Hastings Hotels is celebrating after picking up five prestigious gongs at the 2017 Irish Hotel Awards. The Slieve Donard Resort & Spa was named Irish Hotel of the year, Conference & Business Hotel of the Year and employee Raymond Edgar picked up Groundsman of the Year while the Culloden Estate & Spa was named Luxury Hotel of the Year and Natalie Gourley from the Stormont Hotel won Conference Manager of the Year. The Irish Hotel Awards celebrate the commitment and dedication of the hospitality industry in Ireland and the outstanding guest experiences provided. The awards are assessed by an independent judging panel which included a report carried out by a mystery guest. Hastings Hotels Howard Hastings, Managing Director of Hastings Hotels said: “We are absolutely delighted to have won five prestigious awards at the 2017 Irish Hotels Awards. These awards are a fantastic testament to the hard work and dedication of the staff within our hotels and the top class service that our guests receive. On behalf of Hastings Hotels, I would like to thank our staff for their continued service which in turn enables us to pick up these awards and stay ahead of the competition.” Eoin O’Sullivan, General Manager of the Culloden Estate & Spa also added: “We are delighted to have