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Darragh McGillicuddy

Founder and MD at McGillicuddy Hospitality
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With over 30 years of international experience in the luxury hospitality industry, Darragh leads the McGillicuddy Hospitality team.

Born in Ireland, and as a 3rd generation hotelier, he grew up learning tricks of the trade through a family-owned hotel business that remains one of Ireland’s leading hotels after more than 60 years in operation. He went on to study Hotel Management and International Business Studies at Shannon College of Hotel Management, before taking his skills overseas. With a career spanning three continents in positions of senior operations and corporate leadership with brands such as The Ritz-Carlton Hotel Company and Royal Caribbean Cruises Ltd., his expertise enables him to develop and implement innovative solutions to complex business challenges. Darragh is a driven hospitality professional who inspires the team to consistently exceed expectations.

Let’s just say – he knows what he’s doing, is passionate about it, and loves to make it happen

When he’s not busy designing a top hospitality brand’s next successful service program, you’ll find him out running along a coastline or mountain, or enjoying quality time with his wife Sonja and his two sons, Joshua and Luca.

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    Darragh highlights essentials like "blackout curtains, strong showers, WiFi, air conditioning, and a comfortable bed." He notes WiFi charges are declining but criticizes resort fees. Complimentary minibar items and loyalty perks like upgrades and free breakfast enhance guest experience, fostering loyalty.
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