Sustainable Theme for IHF Gathering

“Sustainable Development – A Shared Vision”, is the theme of the Irish Hotels Federation 2023 Annual Conference and Showtel Exhibition which opens at the Great Southern Killarney, Co. Kerry today (Monday 6th March).

The Firm and HospitalityeNews will be there and will welcome visitors to Stand C38 at Showtel.

Conference topics this year will focus on people and sustainability, innovation, emotional intelligence, leadership, career opportunities, personal development, skills, education, culture, marketing and  industry outlook.

Speakers over the two days will include Martyn Newman, PhD, a clinical psychologist specialising in emotional intelligence (EQ) and mindfulness; rugby legend Ronan O’Gara (pictured); Denyse Campbell, President, Irish Hotels Federation; Catherine Toolan, MD, DIAGEO Irish Brand Homes; Aileesh Carew, CEO, EPIC Museum; Bernadette Randles, IHF Kerry Branch Chair and Proprietor, Dromhall Hotel; Oliver Mangan, Chief Economist at AIB; Paul Kelly, CEO, Fáilte Ireland; Sarah Duignan, Director of Client Relationships, STR; and Niall Gibbons, CEO, Tourism Ireland. The conference MC is Ivan Yates.