Cork International Hotel Receives Highest Accolade in Fáilte Ireland Employer Excellence Programme

Cork International Hotel has received the highest acknowledgement from Fáilte Ireland’s Employer Excellence Programme.

The hotel has been certified as an Outstanding Employer for 2025 with the tourism body stating that they are honouring the hotel’s “contribution to the tourism industry in Ireland”.

This is the second year in a row that the hotel has received the Gold certificate.

Cork International Hotel has introduced policies to support team members on issues including gender identity, fertility treatment and the menopause. The hotel also holds team appreciation days throughout the year with annual team awards and a long service award to celebrate the hard work and dedication of their team members.

General Manager of Cork International Hotel, Eoghan Murphy, said: “It is a great honour to receive this recognition from Fáilte Ireland for a second year in a row. It is a testament to the hard work and dedication of all our team members, especially those who make every effort to support and encourage teams throughout every department. We know the importance of creating a positive working environment, particularly in the hospitality and tourism sectors as this filters down to the service our customers receive. I would like to thank all our team members as well as Fáilte Ireland for this certification.”