Data findings from Cork Chamber’s biennial business air travel survey,
released today, reveal the critical importance businesses place on a
well-serviced international airport to support and grow business
activity.
The results of the survey, undertaken in association with Cork Airport,
are based on data provided by 325 business owners and senior managers
across a spectrum of industries primarily located in the Cork region
(93pc), almost a fifth of whom employ in excess of 250 employees.
Commenting on the survey findings, Cork Chamber CEO, Conor Healy stated: "The findings highlight the critical importance businesses attach to Cork Airport and the high correlation they attribute to the performance of the airport and the economic well-being of the Cork Gateway. The fact that 16pc of businesses use the air travel services of Cork Airport on at least a weekly basis, 45pc on at least a monthly basis and almost four of every five businesses (79pc) on at a least a quarterly basis is testament to the importance of Cork Airport for businesses operating in the Cork region. More than three quarters of businesses (78pc) believe that the level of direct air services to/from Cork Airport is a key determinant for businesses when deciding to locate or expand within the region."
Healy concluded: "The results of the 2012 survey and future projected air travel trends all reinforce the need for increased route development from Cork Airport, increased frequencies and competitive costs to sustain and grow business activity within the south of Ireland. Equally, it is important that existing key routes to the UK and European destinations benefit from a long-term commitment by airlines and that new high demand business routes are adopted to maximise opportunities for those currently engaged in or seeking to develop business in the south of Ireland."n
Commenting on the survey findings, Cork Chamber CEO, Conor Healy stated: "The findings highlight the critical importance businesses attach to Cork Airport and the high correlation they attribute to the performance of the airport and the economic well-being of the Cork Gateway. The fact that 16pc of businesses use the air travel services of Cork Airport on at least a weekly basis, 45pc on at least a monthly basis and almost four of every five businesses (79pc) on at a least a quarterly basis is testament to the importance of Cork Airport for businesses operating in the Cork region. More than three quarters of businesses (78pc) believe that the level of direct air services to/from Cork Airport is a key determinant for businesses when deciding to locate or expand within the region."
Healy concluded: "The results of the 2012 survey and future projected air travel trends all reinforce the need for increased route development from Cork Airport, increased frequencies and competitive costs to sustain and grow business activity within the south of Ireland. Equally, it is important that existing key routes to the UK and European destinations benefit from a long-term commitment by airlines and that new high demand business routes are adopted to maximise opportunities for those currently engaged in or seeking to develop business in the south of Ireland."n
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