Hotel Careers

“Success seems to be connected with action. Successful people keep moving. They make mistakes but they don’t quit”

-Conrad Hilton (1887 – 1979) American Hotelier and Founder of Hilton Hotels

If you are looking for a career in an industry where you can keep moving, see the world and find success, then consider the international hospitality industry. The hotel industry is dynamic and vibrant. Days are filled with action and decisions, meeting people and never quitting. If you have the energy and the desire to reach your management potential, the first step is to get qualified with an international business degree. See our Career Path page for more info on where our business degrees can take you.

But first, here are some statistics on the Irish and global hotel industry:

820 hotels in Ireland
57,596 Hotel bedrooms in Ireland
8.8 million overseas tourists visited Ireland in 2016
1 in every 11 people working around the world are employed in tourism
In Ireland Tourism industries directly employ 225,500 people, accounting for 10.3% of total employment
€8.25 billion in total tourism revenue 2016
Tourism makes up 10% of the worlds GDP
Estimated 17.5 million guestrooms in 187,000 hotelsworldwide
The wellness and spa industry is transforming into a booming trillion dollar market
Irish Tourist arrivals is projected to trend around 2,750,000 in 2022
In April 2022, more than 1,476,600 passengers arrived in Ireland on overseas routes
In Ireland In 2018, revenue from overseas tourists exceeded EUR 5 billion

Clodagh McDonald | 2021 Graduate - Front Office Manager, The Galmont Hotel

I can confidently say that choosing Shannon College of Hotel Management was the best decision of my life to date. I have met not only lifelong friends, but now have connections across the globe, opening so many doors for my career in hospitality.

in Connect with Clodagh

Olivia Campbell | 2020 Graduate - Lounge Manager, The Rose Lounge London

If you are looking for a fun, challenging, dynamic career then Shannon College is the one for you. Shannon not only offers you a high level of hospitality training, but so much life experience. The blend of business and practical modules develops your soft skills, and the qualification of the level 8 business degree allows you to delve into so many different career paths later in life. It truly rounds you as a professional in the industry.

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Katie Raeburn | 2020 Graduate - Shackle, London

Not only have I gained invaluable international experience and professionalism, but I have also had the opportunity to learn from some of the industry's best leaders, in some of the best hotels in the world. In addition, I have grown a global network and made lifelong friends and memories.

in Connect with Katie