Menu
15/08/2008
Ruane Welcomes Mourne Hotel Plans
The granting of planning permission for a new Co Down hotel has been hailed as "good news for the Mournes".
South Down MLA Caitríona Ruane welcomed the move to allow a new Glassdrumman hotel to be constructed on a seven and a half acre site, near Annalong.
Ms Ruane made her remarks when she met with the developer, Glasgiven Contracts, and said she is impressed with the planned £10 million project, which is set to include a 50-bedroom hotel and around 20 chalets.
The Sinn Fein MLA said: "I believe the well designed complex, at the gateway to the Mournes, is the type of development that may help address some of the current shortfall in affordable hotel accommodation that is impeding tourist development in the Mournes and South Down in general.
"It is also a project that will provide much needed employment for local people as well as giving a boost to the local economy."
Ms Ruance said: "To their credit, the developers have made clear their intention to integrate the building into the existing environment and have included in their plans a filter lane for traffic easement entering and leaving the hotel.
"They have also given assurances they will not be opening a night club in the hotel, which they consider inappropriate for what they are planning."
More people are visiting the south Down area, but limit their stay to one day due to a lack of accommodation, according to Ms Ruane.
"It is essential therefore, that South Down has as wide a range of accommodation available as possible, otherwise the vast majority of tourists will be day trippers and the economic benefits will be negligible," she said.
(PR/JM)
South Down MLA Caitríona Ruane welcomed the move to allow a new Glassdrumman hotel to be constructed on a seven and a half acre site, near Annalong.
Ms Ruane made her remarks when she met with the developer, Glasgiven Contracts, and said she is impressed with the planned £10 million project, which is set to include a 50-bedroom hotel and around 20 chalets.
The Sinn Fein MLA said: "I believe the well designed complex, at the gateway to the Mournes, is the type of development that may help address some of the current shortfall in affordable hotel accommodation that is impeding tourist development in the Mournes and South Down in general.
"It is also a project that will provide much needed employment for local people as well as giving a boost to the local economy."
Ms Ruance said: "To their credit, the developers have made clear their intention to integrate the building into the existing environment and have included in their plans a filter lane for traffic easement entering and leaving the hotel.
"They have also given assurances they will not be opening a night club in the hotel, which they consider inappropriate for what they are planning."
More people are visiting the south Down area, but limit their stay to one day due to a lack of accommodation, according to Ms Ruane.
"It is essential therefore, that South Down has as wide a range of accommodation available as possible, otherwise the vast majority of tourists will be day trippers and the economic benefits will be negligible," she said.
(PR/JM)
Related Northern Ireland Recruitment News Stories
Click here for the latest headlines.
16 November 2017
New Scheme To Highlight Hundred Of Jobs In Hotel Sector
A new scheme has been announced to highlight hundreds of new jobs in two of Belfast's newest hotels. Belfast City Council has teamed up with the Hastings Grand Central Hotel Belfast and the Dalata Hotel Group's Maldron Hotel Belfast City, both of which are due to open next year – to launch a new Hotel Employment Academy.
New Scheme To Highlight Hundred Of Jobs In Hotel Sector
A new scheme has been announced to highlight hundreds of new jobs in two of Belfast's newest hotels. Belfast City Council has teamed up with the Hastings Grand Central Hotel Belfast and the Dalata Hotel Group's Maldron Hotel Belfast City, both of which are due to open next year – to launch a new Hotel Employment Academy.
16 May 2011
Double Blow For NI Hotel Industry Jobs
Northern Ireland's hospitality industry has been dealt a double blow with the announcement that the Marine Hotel in Ballycastle, Co Antrim and Lough Erne golf and hotel resort in Co Fermanagh have been placed in administration.
Double Blow For NI Hotel Industry Jobs
Northern Ireland's hospitality industry has been dealt a double blow with the announcement that the Marine Hotel in Ballycastle, Co Antrim and Lough Erne golf and hotel resort in Co Fermanagh have been placed in administration.
14 May 2008
Donegal Hotel Project Will Boost Jobs
Plans for a €25m four-star holiday resort in Ballyliffin, County Donegal have been announced. The investment - which is expected to create around 120 new jobs - is being led by Ireland and UK-based businessmen, Sean Keogh and Owen McLaughlin.
Donegal Hotel Project Will Boost Jobs
Plans for a €25m four-star holiday resort in Ballyliffin, County Donegal have been announced. The investment - which is expected to create around 120 new jobs - is being led by Ireland and UK-based businessmen, Sean Keogh and Owen McLaughlin.
21 August 2007
Belfast Hotel To Create Over 100 Jobs
A luxury £20 million hotel is hoping to create more than 100 jobs in Belfast's city centre. The new Fitzwilliam Hotel will be built on Great Victoria Street, next to the Grand Opera House. The hotel will have more than 130 luxury rooms and is being planned as a five-star, which will make it the second in the city centre.
Belfast Hotel To Create Over 100 Jobs
A luxury £20 million hotel is hoping to create more than 100 jobs in Belfast's city centre. The new Fitzwilliam Hotel will be built on Great Victoria Street, next to the Grand Opera House. The hotel will have more than 130 luxury rooms and is being planned as a five-star, which will make it the second in the city centre.
12 January 2011
Galway Hotel Development Secures Jobs
There's good news after a modest jobs fillip for Co Galway with news that the recent re-branding of the former Marriott Courtyard Hotel in Galway to become the Pillo Hotel & Spa has secured the employment for all the 55 staff at the four star hotel The hotel's development has given a major vote of confidence to the Galway tourist sector with Pillo
Galway Hotel Development Secures Jobs
There's good news after a modest jobs fillip for Co Galway with news that the recent re-branding of the former Marriott Courtyard Hotel in Galway to become the Pillo Hotel & Spa has secured the employment for all the 55 staff at the four star hotel The hotel's development has given a major vote of confidence to the Galway tourist sector with Pillo
-
Northern Ireland WeatherToday:It will be cloudy again throughout the day. Mainly dry in the morning, but patchy drizzle in places, becoming more widespread and persistent in the afternoon. Freshening southwesterly winds. Maximum temperature 12 °C.Tonight:Cloudy with a spell of heavy rain pushing south through late evening and the early hours, followed by some clear spells. Minimum temperature 6 °C.
