It has been on everyone’s radar for some time now, and finally, we can reveal that Cork’s newest and hottest hotel, The Dean Cork, is set to open its doors this November. The striking seven storey building, designed by Irish firm Wilson Architecture, forms part of the new Horgan’s Quay development, located moments from Kent Station overlooking the majestic River Lee. So, what to expect? Let…
Cruise Critic awards the highest-rated cruise destinations in 18 cruise regions across the globe in its annual Cruisers’ Choice Destination Awards 2019. Cruise Critic, the world’s leading cruise reviews site and online cruise community, has announced the winners of its fourth annual Cruisers’ Choice Destination Awards, naming the world’s most popular cruise destinations – as…
“By 2025, Ireland’s hotel industry will need 80,000 to 100,000 extra people and that’s on top of the 230,000 people already employed, and excluding spin-off industries.” Rising and escalating costs, accommodation and finding the right team members are the key challenges facing the tourism industry here in Ireland. This is according to Aaron Mansworth, Managing Director…
Supporting tourism businesses in Cork, the Ring of Cork has delivered an unprecedented number of training courses, networking information events and briefings in 2018, with a view to attracting and retaining tourists in the East Cork, Cork Harbour and Greater Cork region. As part of this mission, a new Ring of Cork Scenic Video Series…
With one more cruise ship left to visit in December, the Port of Cork’s 2018 cruise season is drawing to a close. A total of 92 cruise ships will have visited in 2018, the most significant cruise season ever for the Port of Cork; and with over 157,000 passengers and 69,000 crews stepping ashore this…
Ireland South MEP Deirdre Clune is questioning the details announced by Transport Minister Shane Ross in relation to the possibility of Dublin Airport getting a third terminal. Ms Clune questions will this come at the expense of Cork and Shannon Airports. She also added that there is no mention of this third terminal in Project…
Cork Airport, Ireland’s second busiest and best-connected airport, today welcomes Air France’s expansion plans on its Cork-Paris service. From the start of the Winter season (October 28, 2018), Air France will increase capacity by 24% on its Cork-Paris service, adding an additional 336 seats per week. Air France began operating a daily flight between Cork Airport and Paris-Charles de Gaulle in May…
Many of Cork’s landmark buildings, including City Hall, County Hall, Port of Cork, University College Cork, CIT’s City Centre Hub on Grand Parade, The Capitol and One Albert Quay, among others, will be turning red this week to mark the launch of a new brand to promote all that is great about Cork. The We…
Tourism agency Fáilte Ireland, together with Tourism Ireland, are this week showcasing a select number of top attractions in counties Tipperary, Waterford and Cork to a group of overseas media, who are in Ireland on a Discover Munster press trip to see what the area has to offer overseas visitors. The group include representatives from Globetrotter…
Photo: Aidan Fleming The Port of Cork Company and Bantry Bay Port Company today announced their combined turnover for 2017, showing a positive increase compared to 2016. Consolidated turnover for the year 2017 amounted to €31.5 million (including €0.54 million Bantry turnover) up from €29.6 million (including €0.21 million Bantry turnover) in 2016. Consolidated profit…