It’s a long way from Killyclogher, Co Tyrone to the top of the biggest hotel chain in Northern Ireland.
But it’s a path that’s been trodden by James McGinn, recently appointed as the managing director of Hastings Hotels, which includes the Europa, the Grand Central and the Culloden Estate.
The 57-year-old has welcomed many famous faces and dignitaries during his 28 year run at the hotel group, which included two decades as general manager of the Europa.