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10/11/2023
Growth Plans Announced For McKeever Hotel Group
McKeever Hotel Group has revealed that it intends to grow its operations across its existing hotels in Northern Ireland and Donegal.
The Antrim-based hospitality business aims to increase turnover to £60 million through the next three years, with further acquisitions and hotel management contracts included in the growth plan.
The strategy is underpinned by McKeever's recent £3 million capital expenditure across its five hotels. This includes a significant refurbishment and upgrade of Dillon's Hotel in Donegal and further investment in the Group's flagship Dunadry Hotel & Gardens in Antrim.
Demonstrating its commitment to its team, McKeever Hotel Group has set aside £250,000 for investment in the training and development of its 300 strong workforce.
There has also been changes to the company's Board structure and its leadership team. Eugene McKeever, who established the business in 1993 will move from Managing Director to Chair of the Group.
Eugene's son Eddie, who was formerly Operations Director, has been appointed Group Managing Director, while his sister Bridgene Keeley becomes Company Secretary and Director of Governance. Eugene's wife, Catherine McKeever, with whom he co-founded McKeever Hotels, remains a Director and has also been appointed Chair of ESG.
Victoria Walton joins the Board as Director of Finance while Martin Toner, who has over 30 years of experience as General Manager across the McKeever portfolio, is the new Director of People.
Eugene McKeever said: "The journey to this important new phase in our development has been both challenging and exciting, and I’m so pleased that our travels continue, albeit with a new Captain in place.
"The impact of Covid was immense for everyone but we embraced the change and used it as a period of reflection, learning and consolidation. We remained loyal to our staff, our suppliers and our customers and have emerged stronger than ever with a clear focus and a results-driven strategy which we will achieve under our new leadership structure."
"We are only as good as our people – and we have the best. We are already recognised as an employer of choice and we will continue to support and develop our team to ensure our 'we do more' ethos is evident though the quality and professionalism of the service we provide.
"I'm so looking forward to bringing the vision behind our strategy to life. This is entirely achievable thanks to the passion and focus of the likeminded leaders on our Board. From our environmental and sustainability responsibilities to our connection with the communities where we are based, we are primed and prepared for this important new stage in our development."
The Antrim-based hospitality business aims to increase turnover to £60 million through the next three years, with further acquisitions and hotel management contracts included in the growth plan.
The strategy is underpinned by McKeever's recent £3 million capital expenditure across its five hotels. This includes a significant refurbishment and upgrade of Dillon's Hotel in Donegal and further investment in the Group's flagship Dunadry Hotel & Gardens in Antrim.
Demonstrating its commitment to its team, McKeever Hotel Group has set aside £250,000 for investment in the training and development of its 300 strong workforce.
There has also been changes to the company's Board structure and its leadership team. Eugene McKeever, who established the business in 1993 will move from Managing Director to Chair of the Group.
Eugene's son Eddie, who was formerly Operations Director, has been appointed Group Managing Director, while his sister Bridgene Keeley becomes Company Secretary and Director of Governance. Eugene's wife, Catherine McKeever, with whom he co-founded McKeever Hotels, remains a Director and has also been appointed Chair of ESG.
Victoria Walton joins the Board as Director of Finance while Martin Toner, who has over 30 years of experience as General Manager across the McKeever portfolio, is the new Director of People.
Eugene McKeever said: "The journey to this important new phase in our development has been both challenging and exciting, and I’m so pleased that our travels continue, albeit with a new Captain in place.
"The impact of Covid was immense for everyone but we embraced the change and used it as a period of reflection, learning and consolidation. We remained loyal to our staff, our suppliers and our customers and have emerged stronger than ever with a clear focus and a results-driven strategy which we will achieve under our new leadership structure."
"We are only as good as our people – and we have the best. We are already recognised as an employer of choice and we will continue to support and develop our team to ensure our 'we do more' ethos is evident though the quality and professionalism of the service we provide.
"I'm so looking forward to bringing the vision behind our strategy to life. This is entirely achievable thanks to the passion and focus of the likeminded leaders on our Board. From our environmental and sustainability responsibilities to our connection with the communities where we are based, we are primed and prepared for this important new stage in our development."
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