First transatlantic flights ‘means new business’ for Cork and Kerry

Cork and Kerry can capitalise on current momentum by securing thousands of business tourists from the US east coast and the Asian market, tourist industry leaders have said.

Following the historic first transatlantic flights out of Cork this week by low-cost long-haul carrier Norwegian, a delegation of business leaders led by Cork Airport flew to Rhode Island on Thursday to meet key figures including state governor Gina Raimondo.

Minister of State for Tourism Brendan Griffin as well as representatives from Cork Chamber, Cork Business Association, Irish Hotels Federation, Cork City and County Councils, Irish Aviation Authority and the local travel trade were part of the delegation.