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04/11/2008
Hotelier To Create 220 'High Value' Cork Jobs
Irish Employment Minister Billy Kelleher has announced the creation of 220 new high quality jobs over the next five years, by hotelier Marriott International.
The hotel is to establish its second operation in Cork, supported by Government through IDA Ireland.
The new Cork centre will be responsible for handling reservation and customer inquiry calls for Marriott International’s 3,100 hotels, originating from Ireland, the United Kingdom and Continental Europe.
The new centre will be located in a 10,400 square feet facility in Blackpool, Cork City.
Minister Kelleher said: "We are delighted that Marriott chose Ireland and Cork for its second operation. It shows a level of confidence that the company has in our ability to provide the highly skilled personnel necessary to support a rapidly growing international business.
"It is also a substantial endorsement of Ireland’s reputation in the business of global customer services and support activities," he added.
Marriott’s existing Cork City operation - MVCI (Marriott Vacation Club International) Services Limited - was established in 2002 as a European Regional Headquarters in an $8 million investment, supported by IDA Ireland.
It currently employs 160 of the 250 people planned for recruitment over five years.
Kaye Dengel, Senior Vice President, Marriott Sales & Customer Care, said: "Cork offers great value, combined with a skilled and ready labour force. It is an ideal business choice for Marriott International and a nice win for the city’s growing economy."
(PR)
The hotel is to establish its second operation in Cork, supported by Government through IDA Ireland.
The new Cork centre will be responsible for handling reservation and customer inquiry calls for Marriott International’s 3,100 hotels, originating from Ireland, the United Kingdom and Continental Europe.
The new centre will be located in a 10,400 square feet facility in Blackpool, Cork City.
Minister Kelleher said: "We are delighted that Marriott chose Ireland and Cork for its second operation. It shows a level of confidence that the company has in our ability to provide the highly skilled personnel necessary to support a rapidly growing international business.
"It is also a substantial endorsement of Ireland’s reputation in the business of global customer services and support activities," he added.
Marriott’s existing Cork City operation - MVCI (Marriott Vacation Club International) Services Limited - was established in 2002 as a European Regional Headquarters in an $8 million investment, supported by IDA Ireland.
It currently employs 160 of the 250 people planned for recruitment over five years.
Kaye Dengel, Senior Vice President, Marriott Sales & Customer Care, said: "Cork offers great value, combined with a skilled and ready labour force. It is an ideal business choice for Marriott International and a nice win for the city’s growing economy."
(PR)
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