They join IHF President Matt O’Connor in representing over 900 hotels and guesthouses, employing over 69,000 people throughout the country.
The Irish Hotels Federation (IHF) is delighted to announce the election of Tracy Coyne and Fergal O’Connell as Vice Presidents of the Irish Hotels Federation.
Both Tracy and Fergal are long-standing, active members of the IHF and bring extensive experience to the role of Vice President having previously served as members of the IHF’s National Council and Management Committee. Tracy is a senior hospitality executive in Kerry with extensive experience spanning financial services, corporate finance and hotel asset management. Fergal is Chief Executive of the Fitzwilliam Hospitality Group.
Commenting on their election, Tracy and Fergal say it is a tremendous privilege to have been elected and to represent the hotels sector, which makes such an important contribution to the economy. They look forward to working closely with their IHF colleagues and engaging with Government and industry partners to support the key policy priorities for the sector and wider tourism industry, particularly in relation to cost competitiveness, sustainability and people development.
IHF President Matt O’Connor says:
“I want to congratulate Tracy and Fergal on their election as Vice Presidents of the Irish Hotels Federation. Their commitment to our sector and extensive experience are a great asset to the IHF as we continue to advocate for members at the highest levels of Government.”
“As Ireland’s largest indigenous employer, tourism plays a vital role supporting over 270,000 livelihoods. It is therefore critical that we ensure the right conditions are in place to ensure our industry lives up to its full potential as a driver of economic growth and prosperity. This is a key focus for our sector over the coming years, working closely with our industry partners”
Photo of Fergal O’Connell: Tom Scott Photos / Photo:of Tracy Coyne. Don MacMonagle
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