Hospitality (Hotels, Restaurants and Pubs) What we offer The Tourism sector is a key contributor to Irish GDP as well as being the largest indigenous employer in the country, providing jobs for over 230,000 people. Over the last three years the sector has benefited from unprecedented levels of demand driven by record number of overseas visitors as well as declining levels of unemployment. Industry sentiment remains positive and currently driving a number of capital investment and hotel development projects in Dublin and other destinations across the country. At Bank of Ireland we understand the sector and remain committed to the support of hotels and other accommodation services across the country. Gerardo Larios Rizo – Head of Hospitality Gerardo’s Bio – Read here Gerardo’s Bio Gerardo Larios joined Bank of Ireland in November 2012 after more than 15 years working in a number of roles in the hospitality sector. His wealth of experience includes 7 years with the Rezidor Hospitality Group (Radisson Hotels) where he qualified as group internal auditor and over 4 years with Dalata reviewing the financial performance of a number of hotels around the country. His experience in Bank of Ireland includes two years as a Sector specialist in Intervention and Restructuring and three years as the Head of Hospitality dealing with new lending to the Hotel and Licensed Trade (Pub) sector. Qualifications: Qualified Financial Advisor, BA in Hospitality, Diploma in Hospitality and an Associate Degree in Restaurant Management.” × Connect on LinkedIn Email: gerardo.lariosrizo@boi.com Mobile: 087 795 1253