Five-star hotel, spa and golf destination, Lough Erne Resort, has announced the appointment of Gareth Byrne as its new general manager.
Byrne joins with 25 years of experience within the hospitality industry, having previously worked in a range of luxury hotels including The Fitzwilliam Hotel, Belfast by Hotel Partners and The Kensington, London by the Doyle Collection.
Most recently, he was GM of the Duke of Richmond Hotel by Red Carnation Hotel Collection, which also operates Ashford Castle.
The appointment coincides with the recent completion of the hotel’s refurb, which saw 53 guest rooms and communal guest areas get updated. Work to upgrade and refresh the resort’s 25 lodges is also set to be complete by late May.
Byrne said: “I have been a genuine admirer of the resort for many years and I have always loved spending time in the Fermanagh Lakelands. I am immensely proud to have taken up this leading position at a time when the resort is graced with stunning new interiors and a host of exciting opportunities ahead.
“We have a fantastic team here at Lough Erne Resort and I will be working closely with them on a range of new initiatives to further enhance our guest experiences as we continue to build on our reputation as a destination where guests can enjoy world class hospitality with the finest of Fermanagh welcomes.”
He added: “I am a strong believer in selling the destination and creating authentic ‘must do’ experiences. This is something that we will continue to actively work on at the resort as we aim to further strengthen our partnerships and support even more local businesses and tourism providers across the county and beyond.”