Airport boss calls for funds to market region

The head of Cork Airport has called for financial support to market the South-West as a tourist destination.

Managing director Niall McCarthy was speaking following the publication of a new study yesterday which reinforces the crucial role the airport plays in Munster’s regional economy, but which also shows that just one third of its passengers are inbound visitors.

The report comes against the background of declining passenger numbers and ongoing concern about securing new routes.