AN EVENTS Management graduate is celebrating after winning four top awards at the Ulster University Business School’s annual Hospitality and Tourism Awards.
Catherine Jennings, who recently graduated with a BSc (Hons) degree in Leisure and Events Management, was presented with the Tourism NI Event Management Award, the Origin Digital Award, the Special Olympics Event Management Award and the Bank of Ireland Innovation Award.
Speaking at the Awards ceremony, Professor Una McMahon-Beattie, Head of Department, said: “In conjunction with our industry partners, the Department of Hospitality and Tourism is delighted to celebrate and recognise the excellence of our students. We are very proud of their achievements and are confident that with the current growth in the local and international agrifood, hospitality and tourism sectors, our graduates are well equipped to take on the challenges of managing and leading in these competitive market environments.”
A total of 14 major awards were presented on the day with sponsors including Origin Digital, Bank of Ireland, Consumer Council (NI), Da Vinci, Northern Area CIMA, Suki Tea, Hastings Hotels, Henderson Food Service, Belfast City Council, Tourism NI, Crosskeys and Special Olympics.