FBD Hotels boss has ‘renewed optimism’ about hospitality in wake of €25m Killashee acquisition

David Kelly says the firm’s plan to invest over €5m in the Kildare hotel is a sign of its confidence in the domestic tourism market

David Kelly, chief executive of FBD Hotels and Resorts: ‘People are treating themselves more after the pandemic. They’re taking even longer breaks and taking more breaks, so we are seeing the leisure market coming back to life.’ Picture: Barry Cronin