He has been with the Mullingar Park Hotel for over 20 years.
The managing director of a midlands hotel has been elected as the Vice-President of the Irish Hotels Federation.
Matt O'Connor, of the Mullingar Park Hotel, takes on the role having previously been Chair of the IHF's Midlands Branch.
The association represent over 900 hotels across the country, which employ 65,000 people.
Mr O'Connor says hotels and guesthouses make such an important contribution to tourism in Ireland:
Midlands Shine At Irish Restaurant Awards With Multiple Leinster Wins
Carmel Boyle of Ballyfin Demesne was named Best Restaurant Manager in Ireland.
Two Westmeath Companies Win Biopharma and Chemical Sector Awards
Dunbar Pharmaceuticals and Thermo Fisher Scientific have won awards.
Ryanair Boss Criticises EU plan For Two Free Carry-ON Bags
Michael O'Leary doesn't see this happening.
Summer Flights Going Ahead As Usual - Ryanair
CEO, Mullingar's Michael O'Leary says all routes will be running.
South East Radio's Average Audience Jumps 50% Under Midlands 103 Ownership
The Two Stations' Combined Weekly Audience Exceeds 188,000 Adults
"An Amazing Expierence" - Accelerate Green Alumni Pay Tribute To BnM Programme
Business leaders in the renewable space are recounting their experience.
Glow In The Dark Sliotar Wins Student Enterprise Finals
The Mullingar Park Hotel was the location of this years awards.
Midlands Credit Unions Launch Tool To Track Carbon Savings From Green Loans
Members of North Midlands and Portarlington Credit Unions can now access the Greenify Carbon Calculator.
IDA Commits To State-Of-The-Art Midlands Development
Advance Building Solutions development in Longford is the plan.
Midlands Students Meet In Westmeath For National Enterprise Final
Students from across the region and the country are coming to Mullingar today.
Midlands Town Meeting Hears Calls For Project Delivery Tzar
Business leaders gathered at the Bridge House Hotel last night.
McDonalds Opens Latest Branch In Westmeath
The 97th McDonalds restaurant has opened at the Lakepoint Retail Park in Mullingar.
Westmeath Dealership Opens BYD Offering
BYDs are coming to the Midlands.
Offaly Jobs Fair Offers Wide Range Of Opportunities
Over 40 stands will be present on the day.
Major Renovation Planned For Award-Winning Midlands Bar
A decision is due next month for the development of The Cross Keys Bar.
Laois Among Most Expensive Counties For Agricultural Land
There is over €1,000 difference between Offaly and Westmeath.
Appeal Lodged Against New Lidl Development In Laois
Approval for a new supermarket in Mountmellick was confirmed by Laois County Council last month.
Michael O'Leary Allays Jet Fuel Shortage Concerns
The Ryanair chief has received positive news ahead of holiday season.
Charter Medical Private Hospital Wins National Award
The Mullingar Hospital was honoured with the Health Ireland Award.
Laois Firm Wins Sustainability Award At SEAI Energy Show
Aubren decarbonised St Vincent's Private Hospital.
