Patrick Kickham-Lennon, Deputy General Manager of Gorey’s Seafield Hotel & Spa Resort has been elected Chair of the South East Branch of the Irish Hotels Federation (IHF), which represents hotels and guesthouses across counties Waterford, South Tipperary, Wexford, Carlow and Kilkenny.
A native of Enniscorthy in Co. Wexford, Patrick has a hotel career spanning over two decades and is a graduate of Cathal Brugha Street FET College, UCD Professional Academy and Griffith College.
“I am honoured and humbled to have been elected Chair of the South East Branch of the Irish Hotels Federation by my branch peers. Throughout the South East, hotels and guesthouses play an integral role in the social landscape, local tourism and wider economy, Patrick said on his election as Branch Chair.
“I look forward to representing IHF members and working closely with my branch colleagues as we engage with Government and Industry partners to address and remedy the challenges we face. A particular concern is the very high cost of doing business within our industry. This requires swift action from the Government.
“On behalf of my branch colleagues and fellow hoteliers throughout the South East, I wish to acknowledge and thank Colm Neville for his contribution and for the commitment he has demonstrated throughout his tenure as Branch Chair over the last five years. I wish him every success in his current role as National Vice President of the IHF.”
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