McKeever Hotels Named Family Business of the Year at Irish News Business Excellence Awards 2026

We are thrilled to have been recognised as Family Business of the Year at the Irish News Business Excellence Awards, a milestone made all the more meaningful in our 40th anniversary year.

We are absolutely thrilled to share some wonderful news. McKeever Hotels has been named Family Business of the Year at the Irish News Business Excellence Awards 2026.

To receive this recognition in our 40th anniversary year makes it particularly special. Forty years in hospitality is a journey built on hard work, genuine care for our guests, and the values that have guided our family from the very beginning. This award is a reflection of every person who has been part of that journey, from our dedicated teams across all seven properties to the guests and partners who have supported us along the way.

We would like to extend a sincere thank you to the Irish News for hosting such a wonderful evening and for celebrating business excellence across Northern Ireland. Events like the Business Excellence Awards shine a well-deserved light on the organisations that contribute so much to our local economy and community.

As we mark 40 years of hospitality and family values, we look ahead with pride and excitement. The best is still to come.

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