Kevin Callus has been appointed operations manager at the Victoria Hotel. His new role also includes assisting the general manager in the day-to-day running of the hotel.

Mr Callus, formerly events manager, successfully completed a four-year course in Hospitality Studies, obtaining a distinction. This was followed by a higher diploma in Hospitality Management at the Institute of Tourism Studies.

Having completed his studies, he gained experience abroad at the Hilton Glasgow Hotel in Scotland.

In 2001 he was engaged as a member of the front office staff at the Victoria. Due to his determination and enthusiasm, he was appointed events coordinator with the task of setting up and organising the events department in the business development section.