Clink Hostels appoints new COO
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
Family-owned hostel group Clink Hostels has announced the appointment of Marc Roebersen as its new chief operating officer.
The news comes as the company enters an expansion phase, with the recent opening of a brand-new hostel, Clink i Lár, in central Dublin, which Roebersen will oversee alongside the founders.
The 628-bed hostel which opened this autumn offers 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.
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.
Roebersen said: “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.”
He added: “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.”
