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power to service the hotel and resorts was a concern weekly, getting food and supplies to the safari resorts was challenging in a storm as not all roads are tarmaced. So when something arises that may throw others into a crisis I know it can be overcome. 7. What do you think is the best thing about living in Northern Ireland? The people. They are fantastic. We can find fun in everything going on around us. 8. What is your mantra or favourite quote that you live by? Many of us remember the movie Dead Poets Society with the late obin Williams. arpe D iem, or sieze the day always comes to mind when I think of coping with a the day ahead. In addition be kind and generous. Having worked around the world there are many countries not afforded life as we know it. I am thankful everyday for my education and the opportunities it gave me. I will always promote self-development.
ADRIAN MCNALLY
9. Who has been your biggest influence? My parents, they have always been there when I need advice.
Titanic Hotel Belfast’s General Manager 1. What do you love most about your job? There is no one single aspect to being Titanic Hotel Belfast’s General Manager that I love most. The variety of people I meet on a daily basis, whether as a work colleague or a guest is certainly a highlight. Working in a luxury environment is another. Being creative to overcome challenges is fantastic and being able to share in someone’s special occasion is also very rewarding. 2. What has been your career highlight to date? I always wanted to be General Manager opening a hotel. I have opened hotels during my career as a senior manager, but not as General Manager. The experience of opening a hotel is simply incredible and very rewarding personally. 3. What are your favourite hobbies/ activities outside of work? I am known for cooking and baking on a Sunday afternoon. It is my way of switching off. I also have a hristmas ake list for family and friends. I simply love to travel, I think it is one of life’s biggest opportunities
to learn. U nderstanding new cultures and experiences helps us as a society grow and be more accepting of diversity. 4. What is your daily routine? Ask any hotel manager, we do not have a routine after about 10:00 a.m. The mornings are all about getting ready for the day ahead, briefings with the morning Operations Team, following up from any opportunities the evening before. And then it is full steam ahead depending on the business booked for the day. 5. Do you have a specific fitness regime? I would love to say I am at the gym three times a week, but time is tough to find in the evenings. I do make an effort to have a minute walk at lunchtime, weather permitting. I find it helps me focus in the afternoon. 6. Do you have any tips for staying positive? I am a ‘ glass half full’ person to begin with. I think we do not realise how lucky we are to live in a country where we have everything at our fingertips. I have been fortunate to work in enya as part of my career. onstant 36
10. FAVOURITE Movie: The Boy in the Stripped P yjamas Band/Musician: V aried, from Red Hot hilli eppers to ohnny ash, and D ermot K ennedy is up there currently. I am also known for banging out an Oasis tune at K araoke during the last Rugby World up in Tokyo! Book: Animal Farm by George Orwell Restaurant: Of course the Wolff Grill at the hotel, and when eating out in Belfast I love Flame on Howard Street. Holiday Destination: alifornia is my second home. I lived there for many years and always look forward to going back. Drink: Give me a glass of Marlborough Sauvignon Blanc or a nice glass of ameson. Meal: Scallops to start, a good striplion steak with pepper sauce for main, and rhubarb crumble with ice cream for dessert. Then finish with an Irish coffee.
