Eoghan Murphy, General Manager of Cork International Hotel has been elected Chair of the Cork Branch of the Irish Hotels Federation (IHF), which represents hotels and guesthouses across Cork City and County.Â
Eoghan has a hotel career spanning over two decades, having previously held the positions of General Manager with TIFCO Hotel group, Director of Operations at Park Inn by Radisson Belfast Hotel and Operations Manager at Armagh City Hotel.
An active member of the IHF for many years, he brings extensive experience to the role of Branch Chair having previously served as Branch Officer and a member of the IHF’s National Council. Eoghan is a graduate of international hotel management and business at Shannon College of Hotel Management.Â
Commenting on his election as Branch Chair, Eoghan says:
“It is a great honour to have been elected Chair of the Cork Branch of the Irish Hotels Federation. Hotels and guesthouses throughout Cork make such a vital contribution to tourism and the economy of the wider southwest region. I look forward to representing members and working closely with my IHF colleagues to engage with Government and industry partners to promote our industry and address the challenges we face, including the very high costs of doing business within our sector.”Â
“On behalf of my colleagues and fellow hoteliers in Cork, I wish to acknowledge and thank Ciarán Fitzgerald for his leadership and the immense commitment he has demonstrated throughout his tenure as Cork Branch Chair. During this time, he has provided a strong voice for local hotels, advocating on behalf of our sector and wider tourism industry here in Cork.”
IHF President Michael Magner says:
“I want to congratulate Eoghan on his election. His commitment to our sector and extensive experience are a tremendous 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 including some 27,000 jobs throughout Cork City and County. It is therefore critical that the right conditions are in place to deliver a sustained recovery for our sector so that our wider tourism industry lives up to its full potential.
I look forward to working with Eoghan during his term to deliver our key priorities in relation to economic growth, leadership in sustainability and supporting people development within our sector.
