That's according to management at Cork Airport
They say that while recovery will take many years, inbound tourism will need to resume in 2021.
Cork Airport passenger numbers have declined by 95% due to the impact of Covid-19, and it's anticipated the airport will suffer the loss of two million passengers and more than €23 million in revenues by year end.
Speaking to RedFM News Kevin Cullinane of Cork Airport says tourism will be key to the recovery of the country in the post Covid-19 period: