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man Terry Loughins who is Trade Sponsorship Manager at Diageo,
the drinks company behind brands such as Guinness, Harp, Baileys
and Bushmills Irish Whiskey, has been crowned Hospitality Hero
of 2008
Terry, who has worked for Diageo in Northern
Ireland for 23 years, has been responsible for providing
sponsorship for thousands of events across the spectrum.
These range from football to rugby and from
the annual Hillsborough Oyster Festival to the hugely successful
Guinness Jazz and Blues season which runs at venues around
Northern Ireland.
Terry's nomination to Hospitality Review's
'Hospitality Heroes Hall of Fame' brought him a standing ovation
at the Northern Ireland Hotels Federation's Great Northern
Feast, attended by leading figures from the tourism industry,
the hotel sector and the pub trade. The event took place in the
Ramada Hotel.
Nominating Terry for the award, Hospitality
Review Editor Emma Cowan said: "This is a man who genuinely
enjoys entertaining people � he is undoubtedly the host with the
most, always there and always with a smile on his face
�absolutely one of a kind. He has time for everyone and is
respected and liked right across the spectrum of the hospitality
trade."
Accepting the accolade, Terry said: "I am
delighted to have received this award. Being recognised by the
industry is a great honour and something I will cherish. It has
been a joy to work with Diageo and its iconic brands over the
years and I would like to thank all those I have worked with for
all their support."
Ulster Star
31/10/2008
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