Our Story

Hospitality Is What Drives Us


Cliste Hospitality was born out of the iNua Partnership, a capital and asset management company with a significant investment in Irish hotels. Paul and Sean, having worked together in the business, completed a management buyout of the properties in 2019 and created a management company, Cliste Hospitality.

Paul and Sean wanted to create a company that not only managed assets on behalf of owners, but established hotels that were part of the community, providing employment opportunities, hotels that appealed to customers and in turn created a property that had long-term sustainable value.

Cliste Hospitality has since grown from managing eight hotels in 2019 to 15 in 2024; and we are still growing.

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How We Got Here

Our Legacy


Founded by Paul Fitzgerald and Sean O’Driscoll, Cliste Hospitality has a team that is second to none, with all the resources and experience required to successfully navigate the business trajectory that lies ahead for Irish hotels, resorts, restaurants, bars, and tourist destinations.

The roots of Cliste Hospitality go back to 2012, when it was known as iNUA Partnership, an investment company and asset manager that was designed to identify investment opportunities coming out of the Irish and global financial crisis.

As iNUA Partnership grew in scale and operational leverage, with nine substantial and diverse hotel assets under its management, Directors Paul Fitzgerald and Sean O’Driscoll undertook a successful buyout of the hotel management and operational platform of iNUA, creating Cliste Hospitality in 2019.

 

How We Strengthen

Our Approach


Scale

  • One of the largest operators and managers of hotels in the Republic of Ireland with a portfolio of profitable hotels and venues

Execution

  • Demonstrable track record of executing transactions, management contracts and acquisitions in the hospitality space

Scope focus

  • An agile service offering and team, capable of driving operational performance and compliance in hospitality assets through tailored solutions

Reputation

  • Strong brand equity across multiple market segments, underpinned by long-term relationships with investors, stakeholders, and brand franchise owners

Team

  • Best-in-class blend of industry-leading experts, from both within the hospitality sector and across our interconnected industries
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