Flynn Hotels has announced the appointment of Anne Marie Hallinan as Group Director of Sales and Marketing across the group’s four properties – Newpark Hotel, Kilkenny; Imperial Hotel, Cork; Old Ground Hotel, Ennis; and The Park Hotel, Dungarvan.
With over 20 years experience, Anne Marie has worked across a broad range of positions in the hospitality industry, from operations to General Manager, and Sales and Marketing to Senior Management level in 3, 4 and 5 star properties across Ireland. Prior to her recent appointment, Anne Marie worked as Corporate Sales Manager at the 5 star Lyrath Estate Hotel in Kilkenny.
In her new role, Anne Marie will be responsible for all of the sales & marketing for the Flynn Hotel group with key objectives to group the business through all markets like the hotels leisure, corporate, conference and wedding business.
Anne Marie holds a degree in Hotel and Catering Management and a BBS in Tourism Hospitality Management from Athlone IT. Anne Marie also holds diplomas in Sales and Marketing, Event Management and Digital Marketing.
Originally from Galway, Anne Marie moved to Kilkenny over two years ago. Anne Marie is also the current president of the Network Ireland Kilkenny branch which was established in early 2017, supporting the professional and personal development of women.