iNua Collection Recognised Among Ireland’s Best Workplaces in Hospitality 2026
The iNua Collection has been recognised by Great Place to Work® Ireland as one of Ireland’s Best Workplaces in Hospitality 2026, acknowledging the group’s continued commitment to creating a positive workplace culture across its hotels in Ireland.
The annual recognition is based on confidential employee feedback and an independent assessment of workplace culture, leadership, wellbeing and opportunities for professional development. This year, more than 5,900 hospitality employees across Ireland participated in the survey, with 33 organisations recognised as Ireland’s Best Workplaces in Hospitality 2026.
Leadership Quote
Deirdre Buckley, Chief People Officer at the iNua Collection, said:
This recognition reflects the people who make our hotels what they are every day. Across every department and every stage of a career, we are committed to creating an environment where our teams feel supported, encouraged to grow and empowered to succeed. Knowing this is reflected in our colleagues’ feedback makes this achievement especially meaningful. When people feel valued at work, it naturally shapes the experience they create for our guests.”
About the Recognition
The Best Workplaces in Hospitality programme, developed by Great Place to Work® Ireland, recognises organisations that are setting the benchmark for workplace culture across Ireland’s hospitality industry.
Recognition is awarded following an independent evaluation of employee feedback, measuring trust, leadership, inclusion, wellbeing, professional development and overall workplace experience. To qualify, organisations must first achieve Great Place to Work-Certified status and operate within Ireland’s hotel sector.
Why Workplace Culture Matters
Hospitality is built on people. Creating an environment where employees feel supported, respected and able to develop their careers benefits both teams and guests. The iNua Collection continues to invest in learning, leadership development and opportunities for career progression across its portfolio of hotels, helping employees build long-term careers within the organisation.
Industry Insights
Research published by Great Place to Work® alongside this year’s recognition highlights the impact of strong workplace culture across Ireland’s hospitality sector.
Among organisations recognised as Best Workplaces in Hospitality 2026:
• 77% of employees say their workplace is a great place to work, compared with 57% nationally
• 82% believe management acts honestly and ethically, compared with 62% nationally
• 73% say they have opportunities for professional development, compared with 59% nationally
• 81% are proud to tell others where they work, compared with 66% nationally
• 87% felt welcomed when joining their organisation, compared with 71% nationally
• 83% say they have the resources needed to do their jobs effectively, compared with 70% nationally
These findings reinforce the importance of investing in workplace culture, leadership and employee development across the hospitality industry.
About iNua Collection
The iNua Collection is one of Ireland’s leading hotel groups, operating hotels across the country and employing teams in hospitality, food and beverage, leisure, management, finance, sales, marketing and support services. People remain at the centre of the organisation’s approach, with ongoing investment in professional development, internal progression and creating rewarding careers in hospitality.
