Fáilte Ireland has announced a new plan to ‘transform visitor experience’ in Cork Harbour
The idea is to create a focal point for Cork’s maritime story.
A ‘visionary’ new plan from Fáilte Ireland aims to position Cork Harbour as a world-class tourism destination and support the sustainable development of the area into a must-visit destination.
The plan will identify opportunities to enhance Cork’s tourism offering, seeking to improve accessibility, capacity, interpretation, visitor facilities, visitor flow as well as visitor experiences.
It will also include a high-level review of visitor orientation in the Cork Harbour area with recommendations to improve transport, look at sustainable transport initiatives, and encourage a greater spread of visitors throughout the area.
“The plan will be key in enhancing the unique tourism offering in Cork harbour to encourage visitors to stay longer and spend more which will bring significant benefits for the local economy and community and the wider region,” said Brian O’Flynn, Head of Ireland’s Ancient East at Fáilte Ireland.
Andrew Hayley Director, The Paul Hogarth Company, Ann Doherty Chief Executive, Cork City Council ,Brian O’Flynn Head of Ireland’s Ancient East, Fáilte Ireland ,Valerie O’ Sullivan Chief Executive, Cork County Council , Damian Allen Assistant Harbour Master, Port of Cork and Paul O’Regan Harbour Master and COO, Port of Cork ,
“Fáilte Ireland in partnership with Cork City and County Councils, and the Port of Cork, aims to develop and deliver this ambitious plan to position Cork Harbour as a must-visit destination within Ireland’s Ancient East.”
Speaking on the importance of this new tourism plan, Mayor of the County of Cork, Cllr. Frank O’Flynn said the area has “immense untapped tourism potential” as the second largest natural harbour in the world, home to a population of 72,000 people and 30,000 jobs.
“The scope of this plan will identify opportunities to ensure that this area becomes a world-class visitor destination encouraging visitors to stay a little longer ultimately resulting in increased economic benefits to Cork Harbour and the wider East Cork area,” he added.
