CARTON HOUSE, A FAIRMONT MANAGED HOTEL, WELCOMES NEW GENERAL MANAGER

Kildare, Ireland (May 2026) – Carton House, A Fairmont Managed Hotel has appointed Ivan King as General Manager.

King is an accomplished hospitality executive with extensive experience leading some of Ireland’s most prestigious luxury hotels and resort destinations. Over the course of his career, he has developed a strong reputation for operational excellence, commercial leadership, and delivering transformational growth across high-profile hospitality businesses.

Prior to joining Carton House, A Fairmont Managed Hotel, as General Manager, King spent time at Luttrellstown Castle Resort, first as General Manager, and later as CEO. During his tenure, he oversaw a significant period of transformation for the luxury estate, enhancing its reputation as one of Ireland’s leading hospitality destinations through strategic development, operational innovation, and elevated guest experiences.

Earlier in his career, King held senior leadership positions at The Shelbourne Dublin, Autograph Collection, where he played a key role during an important phase of growth and evolution, contributing as part of the leadership team that achieved the prestigious AA Red Star status.

In addition to his executive leadership roles, King is an active contributor to the wider hospitality industry within Ireland. He serves as a Board Director of the Irish Hospitality Institute, and is Chair of IHI RISE, a platform dedicated to supporting and developing emerging hospitality leaders.

As a widely respected presence in the industry, King is recognized for his people-focused leadership style, strategic vision, and passion for excellence in luxury hospitality.

About Fairmont

Fairmont Hotels & Resorts is where the intimate equally coexists with the infinite – an unrivaled portfolio of more than 88 extraordinary hotels where grand moments of life, heartfelt pleasures and personal milestones are celebrated and remembered long after any visit. Since 1907, Fairmont has created magnificent, meaningful and unforgettable hotels, rich with character and deeply connected to the history, culture and community of its destinations – places such as The Plaza in New York City, The Savoy in London, Fairmont San Francisco, Fairmont Banff Springs in Canada, Fairmont Peace Hotel in Shanghai, and Fairmont The Palm in Dubai. Famous for its engaging service, awe-inspiring public spaces, locally inspired cuisine, and iconic bars and lounges, Fairmont also takes great pride in its pioneering approach to hospitality and leadership in sustainability and responsible tourism practices. Fairmont is part of Accor, a world leading hospitality group counting over 5,400 properties throughout more than 110 countries, and a participating brand in ALL – Accor Live Limitless – a lifestyle loyalty program providing access to a wide variety of rewards, services and experiences. 

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