Promoting Cork as a ‘must-visit’ destination in Germany

Tourism Ireland and partners highlight direct flights from Frankfurt to Cork

Tourism Ireland was delighted to partner with Visit Cork and Cork Airport in Germany this week, to promote direct flights and ease of access from Frankfurt to Cork with Lufthansa to key German travel professionals and journalists. 

Six Cork tourism companies connected with around 50 leading German tour operators, travel agents and journalists at a B2B workshop and networking event, promoting Cork as a ‘must-visit’ destination. Minister of State at the Department of Transport, Jerry Buttimer TD, also joined the delegation to lend his support. Guests enjoyed some delicious Cork produce, together with a special HYDE Irish Whiskey tasting experience and entertainment by Angela Newman from Hysterical Histories Cork. 

Nadine Lehmann, Tourism Ireland’s Manager for DACH countries (Germany, Austria and Switzerland), said: “We were delighted to partner with Visit Cork and Cork Airport and be joined by Minister Jerry Buttimer in Germany to highlight ease of access from Frankfurt to Cork with Lufthansa. This event was a great platform for our industry partners to promote Cork’s strong accommodation offering along with the many things to see and do in Cork city and county. Our aim is to inspire potential holidaymakers to choose Ireland and sustainably support local economies and communities by driving bookings on flights to regional airports like Cork Airport.”