:
UK: The luxury Galgorm Resort in Northern Ireland has joined soft brand Elegant Hotel Collection, bringing the group’s total membership to 32.
Set on the North Antrim Coast and located near both Belfast airports, the Galgorm Resort offers a diverse range of 201 accommodations including suites, cabins, and shepherds huts, along with a selection of restaurants and bars as well as conference and banqueting facilities.
The property forms part of the Galgorm Collection, which recently expanded with the acquisitions of Roe Park Resort and Galgorm Castle Estate. The portfolio also includes The Rabbit Hotel & Retreat, The Old Inn, and two Belfast city centre restaurants.
Providing global sales, marketing, and revenue opportunities, Elegant Hotel Collection will support Galgorm Resort to attract travellers from the UK and USA, as well as secure contracts for MICE and group bookings.
Leigh Heggarty, business development manager for Galgorm Resort, said: “This partnership supports our strategic plans for expansion in the UK and North American markets, targeting high-end travellers seeking luxury experiences. We’ve already begun to experience the benefits of this collaboration, making valuable connections and expanding our reach in ways that would not have been possible without the support of Elegant Hotel Collection.”
Catt McLeod, VP of Elegant Hotel Collection, said: “Galgorm Resort is a wonderful addition to our membership. This luxury resort and spa is a beautiful expression of our brand values and perfectly captures the unique blend of originality, creativity, and character that our member hotels are celebrated for.”
Anna Payne, director of marketing for Elegant Hotel Collection, added: “Our offer is uniquely positioned for guests seeking unforgettable experiences in distinctive locations around the world. As we continue to expand our collection globally, we couldn’t be more delighted to add Galgorm to our growing community.”
Galgorm Resort, the first Northern Ireland property for Elegant, joins other UK members including Exclusive Collection, Eccleston Square (London), Rockliffe Hall (County Durham), Bodmin Jail Hotel (Cornwall) and The Coniston Hotel Country Estate & Spa (North Yorkshire).
Elegant Hotel Collection launched in 2023 with an initial 25 hotel members.
