Les Clefs d’Or Ireland has confirmed Barry White, concierge manager at Anantara The Marker Dublin Hotel, as the recipient of the Denis T.C. O’Brien Concierge of the Year 2026 award. The recognition occurred during the association’s Annual Gala Ball on 7 February 2026 at Anantara The Marker Dublin. The award honours exceptional professionalism, commitment, knowledge, and contributions to the hotel, guests, and the broader Irish hospitality and tourism community.
The accolade commemorates Denis T.C. O’Brien, a legendary concierge from The Shelbourne and the first Irish President of Les Clefs d’Or. Les Clefs d’Or represents over 3,500 hotel concierges worldwide, with 42 members in Ireland identified by crossed golden keys that symbolise expertise, discretion, and outstanding guest service. Barry White’s ability to anticipate needs and personalise interactions earned him the distinction.
Ludo de Jong, General Manager of Anantara The Marker Dublin Hotel, praised White’s embodiment of the association’s values through consistent elevation of guest experiences. White expressed his passion for helping guests create memorable stays, from tracing family histories to coordinating complex travel arrangements.
Ludo de Jong shared “Barry embodies everything Les Clefs d’Or stands for. His professionalism, intuition and attention to detail consistently elevate our guest experience. He has an extraordinary ability to listen, anticipate and personalise every interaction, making him an exceptional ambassador for Anantara and for Irish hospitality.”
Barry White shared “Helping guests make the most of their stay is what I love most. Whether it’s tracing family roots for visitors from Chicago or coordinating complex travel for triathletes across Dublin, London and Paris every day brings a new challenge, and the reward of knowing you’ve made someone’s journey unforgettable.”
