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“Success seems to be connected with action. Successful people keep moving. They make mistakes but they don’t quit”

-Conrad Hilton (1887 – 1979) American Hotelier and Founder of Hilton Hotels

If you are looking for a career in an industry where you can keep moving, see the world and find success, then consider the international hospitality industry. The hotel industry is dynamic and vibrant. Days are filled with action and decisions, meeting people and never giving up. If you have the energy and the desire to reach your management potential, the first step is to get qualified with an international business degree. See our Career Path page for more info on where our business degrees can take you.

But first, here are some statistics on the Irish and global hotel industry:

  • 1,644 hotels in Ireland in 2025
  • 173,587 Hotel bedrooms in Ireland (December 2023) with plans to increase by another 11,000 in 2025
  • 13.7 million overseas tourists to visit Ireland in 2025
  • 1 in every 11 people working around the world are employed in hospitality & tourism
  • In Ireland Tourism industries employ approximately 270,000 people, accounting for 10% of total employment. (70% of which is outside of Dublin.)
  • €7 billion approximately in total tourism revenue 2024
  • Tourism makes up 10% of the worlds GDP
  • Estimated 17.5 million guestrooms in 187,000 hotels worldwide
  • The wellness and spa industry has transformed into a booming trillion dollar market
  • In 2024, approximately 6.6 million passengers arrived in Ireland on overseas routes
  • In Ireland In 2024, revenue from overseas tourists was estimated around 7 billion euro
Megan

Megan Brennan |   2025 Graduate - The Lore Group Washington DC, USA

A career in hospitality is truly a passport to the world; wherever you want to go, your career can go with you. When you join Shannon, you truly become part of one big family. I know it might sound cliché, but it’s true. I’ve truly loved every moment of my time in Shannon, and if I could, I would do it all over again.
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Ciaran

Ciaran Burke |   Year 2 Placement, BBS - Rosewood London

I wanted to become the best hotelier I could be, someone capable of managing and leading in world-class hotels. That meant taking a leap, and Shannon was the place to do it. Year one at Shannon delivered exactly what I needed: a solid mix of practical skills and in-depth theory, along with a real sense of belonging. It felt like home from day one, and the people I’ve met, students, lecturers, and mentors, have made all the difference.
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Olivia

Olivia Campbell |   2020 Graduate - Restaurant Manager the OWO Raffles London

If you are looking for a fun, challenging, dynamic career then Shannon College is the one for you. Shannon not only offers you a high level of hospitality training, but so much life experience. The blend of business and practical modules develops your soft skills, and the qualification of the level 8 business degree allows you to delve into so many different career paths later in life. It truly rounds you as a professional in the industry.
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