Joanne Dillon becomes first female general manager of Westin Hotel

Dublin’s Westin Hotel has appointed Joanne Dillon as its new general manager following the departure of Eamonn Casey, who has moved to Powerscourt Hotel Resort and Spa.

Ms Dillon was most recently general manager at Dublin’s Trinity City Hotel, where she oversaw several hotel expansions and refurbishments. She previously worked at Hilton Kilmainham, FBD Hotels and the O’Callaghan Collection.

Paul Higgins, partner with MHL Hotel Collection, said: “Joanne has led many of our important development projects over the years with great style and vigour. We are delighted to welcome the hotel’s first female general manager and support her as she returns to her passion for five-star service.”

Last October, the Westin completed a €500,000 hotel lobby transformation as part of a multimillion-euro investment programme.

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“I have always admired the Westin Dublin and I am looking forward to once again working within a five-star environment,” said Ms Dillon.

“This is an exciting time for the Westin Dublin, having just completed a significant lobby refurbishment, and I am thrilled to be joining this dynamic team in welcoming domestic and international clients and guests this summer and into the future.”

Meanwhile, Mr Casey said he is hoping to attract new staff members on board at Powerscourt.

“In the short time I have been at Powerscourt Hotel Resort and Spa, I have had the pleasure to meet with the truly passionate hotel leadership team,” he said.

“Although hospitality professionals can rarely work remotely, a property as unique as Powerscourt presents exceptional employment opportunities in a beautiful environment.

“We are also working on some incredible projects completing several significant sustainability initiatives and committed to achieving carbon neutrality in addition to enhanced environmental sustainability this year.

“I am excited to take on this important responsibility and I look forward to supporting the hotel team to achieve this milestone. Exceptional hotels are continually evolving and improving, and I know that there will be several exciting projects ahead.”