New GM for Lough Erne Resort as refurb nears completion
The five-star Lough Erne Resort has appointed a new GM to lead the team through what looks like hugely exciting time for the hotel.
Gareth Byrne, from Newcastle, Co Down, boasts 25 years of hospitality experience and has worked in The Fitzwilliam Hotel, Belfast, The Kensington, London the Duke of Richmond Hotel by Red Carnation Hotel Collection.
His appointment coincides with the completion of a luxurious interior overhaul, with updates to 53 guest rooms and communal guest areas. Meanwhile, work to upgrade and refresh the resort’s 25 lodges is set to be complete by late May.
Mr Byrne said: “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.
“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.”
Mark Ward, Co-Founder of TRU Hotels and Resorts LLC said he and his Co-Founder, Jeff Mahan were delighted to announce Mr Byrne’s appointment as General Manager.
“We are incredibly excited to have Gareth join the resort at a time when it is looking the finest we have ever seen.
“The guest feedback on our new hotel interior which is designed to harmonise with our glorious countryside setting and unite it with the latest in boutique design, has been exceptional to date. We are truly delighted to have Gareth at the forefront of a rolling investment programme that is set to continue over the coming years.”
