Category Sponsors

With over 50 years in business, Action Recruitment is one of Ireland’s most established and trusted names in hospitality recruitment. Having supported the industry through decades of growth and change, we know that genuine, long-term relationships are what truly stand the test of time.

As a trusted partner to the international hospitality industry, Bookassist drives sustainable profitability across the customer journey by combining expertise, strategy, data and technology. We believe that direct business is the heart of every hotel’s strategy and we ensure our clients achieve the best from their direct business by delivering constant innovation through our people and our technology.

Brodericks and Victorinox are proud sponsors of the Hotel Gold Medal Awards, recognising excellence and achievement in Irish hospitality.

Brodericks has been serving the sector for almost a century, earning a reputation for quality, reliability, and innovation. Specialists in both professional kitchen and front-of-house fit outs, they provide tailored solutions that meet the needs of busy hotels, restaurants, and catering operations. For the past 50 years, Brodericks has also been the exclusive Irish agent for Victorinox, bringing world-renowned Swiss precision and craftsmanship to chefs and hospitality professionals nationwide.

At BWG Foodservice we’re passionate about quality, service and great value for money. Through our offering and expertise, along with our commitment to outstanding service, we aim to exceed customer expectations. One of our key strengths is our local presence around the country meaning we are always close to you, no matter where your business is. Our unique position in the Irish marketplace is led by our local workforce of passionate foodservice experts who take great pride in serving our customers and are supported by one of the largest sales teams in the industry.

Champagne Taittinger, founded in 1734, remains one of the only top Grand Marque Champagne House to be owned and actively managed by the family named on the label.

The Taittinger link was established in 1931 when Pierre Taittinger, the founder of today’s company acquired the House

Today, the Reims based House is headed up by Pierre’s great grandchildren Vitalie and Clovis.

It’s been over two decades since we began our journey as Classic Drinks – driven by a desire to pair great wine with top-class service for our customers.

And while so much has changed since then, we are still dedicated to supporting our customers in the hospitality sector whose passion for great service is recognised throughout the world.

We do this through our incredible curated range of drinks – one that’s made up of more than 700 wines and 1,200 spirits, beers and ciders, and is growing all the time.

Excel Recruitment is an award-winning, industry-leading recruitment agency with a database of over 2,600 clients, 150,000 candidates, and a temporary workforce exceeding 9,000. Supported by a team of over 100 expert recruiters across five office locations in Dublin, Kildare, Cork, Galway, and Belfast, Excel has rapidly become Ireland’s largest hospitality recruitment firm.

Febvre Wines

An Irish-owned business, established in 1963, committed to importing and distributing a diverse range of quality wines and wine solutions from respected producers around the world.

We are a one-stop shop for all your wine requirements, offering an exclusive selection of great-value wines across all price levels.

O’Driscolls Irish Whiskey: Proudly Irish. Remarkably Smooth.

O’Driscolls Irish Whiskey is crafted by the direct descendants of the ancient O’Driscoll pirate clan – figures rooted in Irish history for their independence, resilience, and fearless pursuit of life at sea. That legacy lives on in a whiskey defined by its brave, daring, and adventurous spirit.

Net Affinity simplifies the lives of hoteliers by delivering commercial success through direct bookings for Independent, Resort and Group hotels. Our platform uses the latest Booking Engine Technology on the market and is partnered with highly specialised expertise in Digital Marketing, Design, Smart Channel Management and Smart Payments.

For over three decades, Noel Group has been at the forefront of hospitality recruitment in Ireland, building trusted partnerships with leading hotels, restaurants, and venues. What makes us stand out is our commitment to both clients and candidates: we invest the time to understand business needs as well as individual career ambitions, creating successful matches that last. This balanced approach is why clients rely on our permanent & Temporary recruitment teams for exclusive assignments, senior leadership hires, and specialist roles that demand insight and expertise.

Respa has been at the forefront of Irish Bed Manufacturing for over 70 years. Part of the prestigious Kellett Group, spanning across 3 family generations, all starting in our factory in Oldcastle, Co. Meath. We are 100% Irish & manufacture all our products onsite. Supplying to retail stores & the hospitality industry across Ireland & the UK.

SHR (an Access company) helps hotels drive more revenue with a natively integrated suite of commercial applications—CRS, Booking Engine, Website, CRM, and RMS—all in one platform.
Powered by AI and backed by expert digital services, SHR eliminates tech silos and streamlines operations across the guest journey.

Headquartered in the USA, SHR keeps hotels always ahead—in revenue, in experience, and in control.
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Founded in 1702 in Kilkenny and at its height in the late 1800’s Sullivan’s was exporting to USA, Australia, and across Europe. Having fallen on troubled times in 1918 due to a sizeable lost horse bet in Douville France, the brewery & trademarks were acquired by James Smithwick in 1919, the brand being dormant ever since.

Sound to Light is Ireland’s leading provider of audiovisual equipment and technical support, specialising in audio, lighting, LED screens, and video production.
We are recognised for our best-in-class creativity, commitment to sustainability, and innovative approach to event production. From conferences and corporate events to large-scale shows and private events, we deliver exceptional quality, seamless execution, and outstanding value nationwide.

Virgin Media is Ireland’s leading provider of connected entertainment, cable and broadcast services. Through our Virgin Media Business division, we deliver Ireland’s fastest broadband speeds and cutting-edge connectivity solutions, supporting Entrepreneurs, SMEs, large Enterprises and the Public Sector. With a focus on innovation, reliability and customer-first service, we empower organisations to thrive in a digitally connected world.