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04/11/2022

Harcourt Developments Announces New Senior Appointment

Dublin property firm Harcourt Developments has announced an exciting, new senior appointment.

Lisa O'Connor has been promoted to Group Director of Sales and Marketing for the Hotel Collection.

The Irish company are proprietors of the five-star Leading Hotels of the World Carlisle Bay in Antigua, the Titanic Hotel Liverpool, the Titanic Hotel Belfast, and Donegal properties, the five-star Lough Eske Castle, the four-star Redcastle Hotel and Spa, the three-star Grand Central Hotel and the Railway Tavern restaurant and Pub.

Lisa joined the Harcourt Developments team over six years ago as Director of Sales and Marketing at Lough Eske Castle, Donegal. With over 20 years of experience in the hospitality sector, Lisa's fervour for the industry started with food and beverage operations working for Gordon Ramsay, and then moving on to other luxury properties such as One Devonshire Gardens in Glasgow, Baglioni Hotels in Italy, France and London. Before moving to Harcourt Developments, Lis'’s last role was Director of Sales and Marketing at Mason Rose; a leading international communications and sales representation agency based in London managing over 40 individual luxury hotels across the world.

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Mr Clement Gaffney, Group Hotels Operation's Manager of Harcourt Developments, commented: "The Harcourt Hotel Collection and the board members of Harcourt Developments take great pride in seeing our team develop. We are delighted to see the promotion of Lisa within our group, she brings a wealth of knowledge, creativity and exceptional leadership skills will raise the whole hospitality collection to greater heights." 

Speaking about her appointment, Lisa O'Connor added: "I am honoured to have been granted this opportunity to develop my career with Harcourt Developments. Each property is unique, memorable, and exceptional in their own way. I look forward to engaging with our individual teams, our trade colleagues, and loyal guests to continue to elevate the brand and reputation of each property."

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