Cork's business tourism predicted to reach pre-Covid levels this year

“Pre-pandemic, one in 10 jobs were in the tourism and hospitality sector in Cork,” the head of Visit Cork, Seamus Heaney, said.

Ger O'Mahony Chair Visit Cork, Anne Cahill Trade Liaison, Seamus Heaney Head of Visit Cork and Evelyn O’Sullivan Manager Cork Convention Bureau from the Visit Cork team at their Tourism Industry Day in Fota Island Resort Hotel. Picture: Gerard 

Business tourism in Cork is set to return to pre-Covid levels this year, it has been confirmed, as details of a regional tourism recovery plan were unveiled.

Strong domestic demand for family breaks and short breaks, fuelled by pent-up demand and Covid savings, and the international luxury tourism sector are also key areas of opportunity, tourism figures were told.