Founded by Nichola Daly, who brings over 25 years of experience across the hospitality and tourism industry – locally, nationally, and internationally. Her career spans senior roles in hotels, tourist attractions, event management, sales, hotel representation, and publishing, including managing Northern Ireland’s leading hospitality publication. Now working full time in recruitment, Nichola’s hands-on industry background gives her unique insight and credibility in matching talent with the right opportunities.
For over 25 years, Nichola Daly has worked alongside some of the most respected leaders in the hospitality, tourism, and events industries, delivering executive and management recruitment solutions tailored to their business needs. Through her work, Daly Recruitment has become a trusted name behind many of the sector’s most successful career stories – with a special focus on luxury hospitality, tourism, and event recruitment.
Nichola brings first-hand industry insight, having held senior roles with leading tourist attractions and global hotel brands both locally and internationally. She is a graduate of the prestigious Marriott International Management Development Programme in Scottsdale, Arizona, and is widely known for her involvement in major industry events as well as being a trusted advisor to professionals at every stage of their careers.
Her passion lies in helping both individuals and businesses grow. At the heart of Daly Recruitment’s success is a commitment to building long-term, loyal, and confidential relationships with clients and candidates alike. Those who work with Daly Recruitment value the honest advice, industry insight, and deep understanding that come with years of hands-on experience – and a genuine desire to make the right connections that last.
Our personal approach with our clients and candidates, and in-depth industry knowledge is what makes Daly Recruitment your go to Luxury Hospitality | Tourism | Event Management Recruiter.
Why Daly Recruitment is Different?
At Daly Recruitment, we’re more than just a recruitment agency – we’re a trusted partner and professional hub for the hospitality, tourism, and events industries. Many of our candidates return as clients, reflecting the strong, long-term relationships we build based on trust, integrity, and mutual respect.
We work exclusively with individuals and organisations that align with our values. People choose Daly Recruitment not only for our results, but for the way we work with honesty, confidentiality, and a genuine understanding of the sector we serve.
Our goal is not to compete or cause disruption – it’s to deliver a service rooted in deep industry knowledge and experience.
With over 25 years in the hospitality and tourism recruitment space, we offer insight, credibility, and a personal, hands-on approach that sets us apart.
We specialise within all areas within the hospitality & tourism sectors including;
- Director level
- General Managers
- Financial
- Sales and Marketing
- Human Resources
- Food and Beverage Management
- Front office
- Revenue Management
Why spend hours sifting through hundreds of CVs when you can rely on expert insight to deliver the right talent? At Daly Recruitment, we use our industry knowledge and experience to bring you qualified candidates that job boards simply won’t reach. Based on your brief, we narrow the field to a select few – saving you time, and ensuring only the most relevant CVs land on your desk.
Daly Recruitment has earned a reputation as the trusted specialist for luxury hospitality and tourism management recruitment – a status reflected in the testimonials of both clients and candidates.
Based in Belfast, we work across the island of Ireland and the UK, partnering with some of the most respected names in the industry. Our focus is clear: to connect exceptional talent with outstanding opportunities.
Renowned for our discretion, professionalism, and commitment to quality, Daly Recruitment is the agency of choice for those seeking a tailored, high-calibre approach to hospitality management recruitment.
Our accolades awarded, with most recently in September 2025 which witnessed Daly Recruitment awarded Best Luxury Hospitality Executive Recruitment Firm of the Year 2025 – UK & Ireland.
Other awards include:
- Luxury Hospitality Executive Recruitment Firm of the Year 2025 – UK & Ireland.
- Best Luxury Hospitality Management Recruiters 2026 – UK & Ireland – Business Excellence Awards 2026
- Client Service Excellence Award 2026 – Business Excellence Awards 2026
- Best Luxury Hotel Recruitment Company – UK & Ireland 2023.
- Best Hospitality & Event Recruitment Company 2023 – UK & Ireland.
- Best Luxury Specialist Hotel Recruitment for UK & Ireland in both 2020 & 2022.by Luxlife Magazine is evidence of our delivery and position in the market.
Core Values of Daly Recruitment:
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Always do the
right thing! -
Do the best we can for
clients & Candidates -
Always show
we care. As we do!