Family-owned hostel group, Clink Hostels, has announced the appointment of its new Chief Operating Officer, Marc Roebersen.
Roebersen’s appointment is pivotal for Clink Hostels as the company enters an expansion phase; a key element of this is the imminent opening of a brand-new hostel, Clink i Lár, in central Dublin, which Roebersen will oversee alongside the founders.
Bringing a wealth of hospitality industry experience to the role, Roebersen joins Clink from an almost four-year stint at Generator Hostels as Cluster General Manager for the brand’s properties in London, Paris, and Amsterdam.
He had previously spent seven years as the General Manager of various Postillion Hotels, a Dutch chain of ‘smart’ hotels with a focus on technological innovations in guest experience.
Marc Roebersen, Chief Operating Officer at Clink Hostels, says: “Joining Clink at such a pivotal point in the brand’s journey gives me an opportunity to really take my past experiences in the sector and use them to help transform Clink Hostels into the brand it seeks to be.
“Working alongside Anne Dolan and helping her launch Clink i Lár in her home city, Dublin, is an honour. Our shared passion for hospitality and putting the guest experience at the forefront was a huge factor of what drew me to take on the role.
“I am especially keen to implement my experience with revenue management and to have Clink be amongst the first to properly integrate it in Ireland, where the hospitality industry is currently seriously falling behind in this regard. Our goal is for Clink to not just be known as a leader in delivering exceptional guest experiences, but also for its commitment to industry innovation.
“Most of all, I am delighted to join such a vibrant team, eager to connect travellers from all over the world.”
The 628-bed hostel opening this autumn, Clink i Lár, is a dynamic and vibrant hub in the heart of both Dublin’s thriving international community and the city’s historic Abbey Street.
The brand-new purpose-built hostel will offer rooms of various sizes, from private ensuites to mixed dormitories, and will provide activities for travellers of all ages. The hostel will also house communal kitchens, bar and café.
Visit www.clinkhostels.com to find out more.
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Notes to editors:
- Marc Roebersen can be made available for interview upon request.
- Clink i Lár is located on 35-36 Abbey Street, Upper Dublin 1, D01 Y3Y7.
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About Clink Hostels:
Clink Hostels is a family-owned hostel group, with properties in London, Amsterdam and Dublin.
Community and authentic social experiences are at the heart of Clink Hostels’ ethos. The design-led spaces offer social hubs for travellers, with private rooms and dormitories available for stays. Clink has a strong culture of giving back to the community and actively does so via a robust CSR program encompassing fundraising drives, clean-up days and partnerships with ethical suppliers.
Founded over 25 years ago by Anne and Shelley Dolan – two sisters from Dublin – the group’s newest property Clink i Lár is the first hostel launch in the founders’ hometown. The hostel is located in a prime location on Abbey Street in central Dublin.
Stays can be booked via the Clink website https://clinkhostels.com/ or via Booking.com, Hostelworld and Hotels.com.
