voco Belfast Wins Four Awards at the Institute of Hospitality Awards in Northern Ireland

Belfast, 19 September 2025 — Cliste Hospitality is pleased to announce that voco Belfast, opened less than 18 months ago, achieved four prestigious awards at the 28th Institute of Hospitality Awards in Northern Ireland. The hotel received eight nominations in total and emerged as a winner in four highly competitive categories: Hotelier of the Year, Front of House Manager of the Year, Outstanding Apprentice of the Year, and Hospitality Management Team of the Year.

This recognition demonstrates the strong market impact voco Belfast has made in a short period of time and reflects Cliste Hospitality’s commitment to setting new standards of excellence in Northern Ireland. The results highlight the strength of the hotel’s leadership and team performance, as well as Cliste’s proven ability to deliver value through operational focus, talent development, and long-term strategic investment.

Chris Austin, Chief Operating Officer of Cliste Hospitality, commented: “Four category wins at the Northern Ireland Institute of Hospitality Awards are a clear validation of the calibre of people we attract and the culture we build within our hotels at Cliste Hospitality. For voco Belfast to achieve this level of recognition within its first 18 months of operation is remarkable and reinforces our commitment to progressing hospitality standards across the island of Ireland. I wish to congratulate our colleagues at voco Belfast for their passion, professionalism, and dedication to delivering market-leading guest experiences.”

Cliste Hospitality extends its congratulations to the voco Belfast team, including individual award winners Rebecca Sterrett and Ruairi McLaughlin, whose achievements showcase the talent and ambition underpinning the property’s early success.