Lough Erne Resort has been honoured with two prestigious awards at the Licensed & Catering News Awards ceremony.
Recognised as the Hotel of the Year (Over 75 Rooms) and winner of the Digital Marketing Campaign of the Year, the Resort continues to set the standard for hospitality excellence and innovative marketing in Northern Ireland.
The highly competitive Hotel of the Year (more than 75 rooms) category, sponsored by Abbey Upholstery, featured a strong lineup of finalists and is the second year in a row the resort has been crowned this prestigious title.
Lough Erne Resort was admired for delivering outstanding customer service through an exceptional team of staff who strive to ensure every guest experiences warm, professional, and attentive care from booking through to departure. The judges praised the Lough Erne Resort’s beautiful, tranquil setting combined with premium service, creating memorable and relaxing stays for all guests.
In the Digital Marketing Campaign of the Year category, sponsored by Ireland’s Wedding Journal, Lough Erne Resort’s innovative Christmas 2024 voucher campaign stood out for its creativity and effectiveness.
Moving beyond conventional approaches, the campaign focused on spreading goodwill and positivity through unique public engagement activities. These included the team visiting Enniskillen to surprise the public with uplifting notes, voucher experiences and performances at Belfast Christmas Markets with brand ambassador Nathan Carter, and a partnership with a prominent jewellery brand.
A staff-led “lost resort teddy bear” initiative at Kildare Village, inspired by Home Alone 2, engaged shoppers with film-themed challenges to win a whole host of gift experiences and breaks.
The campaign surpassed all expectations on organic views, engagement, new follower targets and sales.
Judges highlighted how the campaign’s emotional storytelling, human connection, and generosity brilliantly distinguished the Resort in a crowded market.
Gareth Byrne, General Manager of Lough Erne Resort, said:
“We are truly delighted and honoured to receive both Hotel of the Year and Digital Marketing Campaign of the Year at such a prestigious event. These awards recognise the passion and dedication of our entire team who continually strive to provide outstanding hospitality and pioneering experiences for our guests.
“We look forward to building on this momentum and continuing to deliver the very best in service and innovation.”
Jonathan Gallagher, Director of Marketing, Lough Erne Resort, added:
“Our Christmas campaign was all about connecting authentically with our community and guests, and to see such remarkable results is incredibly rewarding.
“We look forward to developing this campaign further, engaging with more people, delighting and surprising them with a unique gift experience from Lough Erne Resort”
To celebrate this incredible achievement of a double award win, Lough Erne Resort invites guests to truly unwind with the celebratory ‘Dual of Erne Getaway’ – a special package crafted to immerse visitors into the unrushed beauty of County Fermanagh.
The celebratory Dual of Erne Package includes:
· Luxurious overnight stay in one of the resort’s newly refurbished guestrooms, suites or lodges, where serene views and tranquil comfort awaits.
· A complimentary ‘Sloe Fizz’ cocktail on arrival, featuring the exquisite Sloe Boatyard Gin – a local Fermanagh gin steeped for six months with wild-harvested sloe berries and sweetened with sustainably sourced Fermanagh honeysuckle syrup by neighbours of the Resort, Boatyard Distillery. This signature cocktail has been specially created to celebrate the art of slowing down and savouring the moment surrounded by tranquil views of the Fermanagh Lakelands. The perfect way to experience #IrelandUnrushed.
· The opportunity to upgrade the experience with a scenic cruise aboard the historic Erne Water Taxi is available from only £25pp — a charming way to explore the stunning waterways of Lough Erne.
· Full access to the luxurious Resort amenities including sauna, steam room and infinity pool at the Thai Spa, and lakeside walks to truly relax and recharge.
· Awaken the next morning to a feast of local produce enjoying breakfast the Fermanagh way.
Summer is the perfect time to experience ‘Ireland Unrushed’ with the beautiful Lough Erne Resort – a destination where luxury meets mindfulness and every moment is savoured.
Book a stay in 2025, before 30th June to enjoy this unique offer in celebration of Lough Erne Resort’s double award win and Tourism Ireland’s #IrelandUnrushed campaign.
It’s the perfect chance to stay a while, to celebrate and feel like you’ve truly arrived. To reserve your Dual of Erne Getaway or find out more, visit: www.lougherneresort.com
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