Hoteliers Hold ‘People Day’

Focusing on career development, leadership, wellbeing, inclusivity, AI and more, Irish hoteliers from across the country were at the Midlands Park Hotel in Portlaoise for the third annual Irish Hotels Federation People Day Conference.

Pictured are members of the organising committee: Aaron Mansworth (Trigon Hotels); Emer Corridan (Cahernane House Hotel); IHF President Michael Magner (Cork's Vienna Woods Hotel); Denyse Campbell (Maldron Hotel Dublin Airport); Dara Cruise (Co Ant Hospitality); IHF Chief Executive Tim Fenn and IHF Director of People Services Deirdre Fitzsimons.

Exploring HR trends, innovative practices and strategies to develop a thriving workplace culture, the speaker lineup included Performance Psychologist Caroline Currid, Broadcaster David Meade, Social Entrepreneur Dil Wickremasinghe, AI Ireland President Mark Kelly, Talent Development Leader Jonathan Logue and CEO of The Pudding Gillian Horan.

Michael Magner, IHF President, emphasised that passionate, empowered and supported people are the defining characteristic of any successful hotel or guesthouse, and are the key to long term, sustainable success.

Commenting on the career opportunities in tourism, Mr Magner said:

"A career in tourism presents a wide range of exciting options suitable for individuals at any stage of their working lives. One remarkable aspect of pursuing a career in our sector is the unparalleled flexibility it provides.

"We understand the growing demand for greater flexibility over work hours, especially among those re-entering the workforce, and hotels and guesthouses are uniquely positioned to accommodate these needs."