Darragh McGillicuddy
Leading Hospitality Expert with 30+ Years of International Experience
Male from Cape Town, South africa and speaks EnglishAvailable for Collaboration, Interviews in Remote Formats
I help hospitality industry professionals and luxury brand leaders to boost their guest experiences so they can set new standards in service excellence.
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About Darragh McGillicuddy
With over 30 years of international experience in the luxury hospitality industry, Darragh leads the McGillicuddy team.
Born in Ireland, and as a 3rd generation hotelier, he grew up learning tricks of the trade through a family-owned hotel business that remains one of Ireland’s leading hotels after more than 60 years in operation.
He went on to study Hotel Management and International Business Studies at Shannon College of Hotel Management, before taking his skills overseas.
With a career spanning three continents in positions of senior operations and corporate leadership with brands such as The Ritz-Carlton Hotel Company and Royal Caribbean Cruises Ltd., his expertise enables him to develop and implement innovative solutions to complex business challenges.
Darragh is a driven hospitality professional who inspires the team to consistently exceed expectations.
Let’s just say – he knows what he’s doing, is passionate about it, and loves to make it happen
When he’s not busy designing hospitality's next successful service program, you’ll find him out running along a coastline or mountain, or enjoying quality time with his wife Sonja and his two sons, Joshua and Luca.
My Availablity
Weekdays only from 9am to 5pm Africa/Johannesburg
Interview & Promotion
- Guest Form
- Pre-Interview Call
- Share Episodes
- Email Subscribers
My Target Audience
I help hospitality industry professionals and luxury brand leaders to boost their guest experiences so they can set new standards in service excellence.
Why Invite me?
1. **Expertise in luxury hospitality:** With a career spanning top-tier hotels and cruise lines, I bring in-depth knowledge of setting standards for exceptional guest experiences in the hospitality industry. 2. **Global experience:** Having opened hotels in various cities worldwide and launched luxurious cruise ships across different countries, I offer a unique perspective on service excellence and international trends. 3. **Strategic leadership:** As the Founder and MD of McGillicuddy Hospitality, I excel in strategic planning and implementing innovative solutions to complex business challenges, demonstrating my ability to drive growth and success. 4. **Strong network:** With connections in the hospitality industry, I can facilitate introductions to other top professionals as potential podcast guests, offering valuable networking opportunities for the podcast host. 5. **Passion for service:** Hospitality is not just a career but a deep-rooted passion for me, evident from my family's history in the industry. This genuine enthusiasm resonates with listeners and enhances the podcast's content. 6. **Promotion and engagement:** I am committed to actively promoting podcast episodes across my professional network and social media platforms, increasing visibility and engagement for the host and the podcast.