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Klara Vrlika with her award.
A MUNSTER Technological University Kerry campus student has won Irish Hotels Federation (IHF) National Employee of the Year award.
Klara Vrlika, senior receptionist at the Inchydoney Island Lodge and Spa, Cork, won the award late last month.
Now in its fifth year, the award celebrates and recognises the hotel team member who has made an outstanding contribution to their workplace. Fitzgerald Kane presented Vrlika with her award at the IHF’s Annual Conference in Cavan.
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Vrlika was commended for being an integral part of her team since first joining in 2019.
Her career at Inchydoney began as a receptionist and it was soon clear that she had a natural talent and warmth in dealing with guests.
Less than a year later, Klara was promoted to senior receptionist and was chosen by the management team as a candidate for the three year Trainee Manager Development Programme at Munster Technological University – MTU Kerry Campus.
Congratulating Vrlika and the six other nominees shortlisted for the award, Fitzgerald Kane paid tribute to the high calibre of people working within the sector, and said, “This award truly showcases the immense talent and dedication shown by hotel and guesthouse teams right throughout the country. Over 65,000 people are now working in the hotel sector, and the diverse and engaging roles available ensure there are fantastic opportunities to build a rewarding career.”
