by Richard Buckley, Editor, Business Eye

The Directors of Hastings Hotels have announced that James McGinn has been appointed to the Board of Directors of the leading hotel group.   James Mc Ginn is one of the most respected professionals in the local tourism industry and joined Northern Ireland’s leading hotel group in August 1996 as Quality Development Manager in the Europa Hotel under General Manager John Toner.


  Subsequently, he has held the positions of General Manager in the Stormont Hotel, Culloden Estate & Spa and the Europa Hotel where he has been at the helm since 2003.

 

Many still fondly recall James’ appearances in BBC TV fly-on-the-wall series about the Europa Hotel entitled “Lobby Lives”, which ran for 26 episodes from 2006 to 2008.

 

Hastings Hotels Chairman, Edward Carson said: “We are delighted that James McGinn has been appointed as a Director of Hastings Hotels. He has been a committed colleague for over two decades and this is the right time to acknowledge his continuing contribution to the Group. James will also remain General Manager of the Europa Hotel.

 

James McGinn said: “I am delighted to join the Board. I look forward to playing a significant role in the continued growth and success of Hastings Hotels.”

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