The team at Great Southern Killarney celebrated recognition as Ireland’s top Tourist Hotel which was announced last Tuesday night at the 2023 Gold Medal Awards.

The Killarney Royal Team at the awards: Aoibheann O’Leary. Michael Cronin Nuala Doolan John Burchill

Organised in association with Hotel and Catering Review magazine, the Gold Medal Awards were held in The Galmont Hotel, in Galway City on Tuesday night.

Now in their 34rd year the Gold Medal Awards are recognised as the leading independent awards programme for the Irish hospitality industry.

Judged by industry experts, the Virgin Media Business Gold Medal Awards recognise and reward excellence in hospitality and catering operations across the island of Ireland.

Great Southern were also delighted to receive the Silver award in Ireland’s Business and Conference category.

It was a night of celebrations for the team from Hayfield Family Collection as their sister property Killarney Royal also won silver in Ireland’s Afternoon Tea Hotel and Ireland’s Tourist Hotel.

“To be recognised among the greatest hotels in Ireland is a marvellous achievement for Great Southern and Killarney Royal. We were particularly delighted to take Gold in the Tourist Hotel category as we celebrate 170 years in business at Great Southern this year.
It is fantastic news and has provided all our staff with a great morale boost ahead of another busy year welcoming guests from across the world to wonderful Killarney. Receiving this recognition for the service we provide is a fantastic achievement and testament to the incredible work of our outstanding staff,” said Michael Jacobi, Managing Director of Hayfield Family Collection.

“We would like to take the opportunity to thank our wonderful guests for their continued support and loyalty throughout the years, and we greatly look forward to continuing to serve you all for many years to come.”