Geoff Percival

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Geoff has worked in business, news, consumer and travel journalism for more than 25 years; having worked for and contributed to the likes of The Irish Examiner, Business & Finance, Business Plus, The Sunday Times, The Irish News, Senior Times, and The Sunday Tribune.

Ardal O’Hanlon-Fronted Travel Show, ‘The Emerald Isles’, Reaches Millions of Households in Britain

Millions of households across Britain are tuning into a new series about the islands off Ireland’s coastline.  The Emerald Isles – presented by actor and comedian...

Heathrow Shutdown: IATA Criticises Airport’s Infrastructure Policy, Accuses it of ‘Letting Down’ Passengers and Airlines

Global aviation representative group the International Air Transport Association (IATA) has criticised Heathrow Airport over its infrastructure policy and back-up policies after a fire...

Qatar’s Hamad International Airport Increases Capacity to Over 65 Million Passengers with New Concourse Openings

Qatar's Hamad International Airport, in Doha - ranked as the World’s Best Airport and Airport Shopping by Skytrax 2024 - has officially unveiled its...

Wendy Wu Tours Launches Ultra-Luxury ‘Ultimate Silk Road Adventure’ Package

Wendy Wu Tours has launched an ultra-luxury expedition package for travel agents to sell to clients - The Ultimate Silk Road Adventure; billed as...

InteleTravel Ireland ‘Dream Maker’ Event Hosts 50 Advisors

InteleTravel recently hosted 50 advisors at its Dream Maker event in Dublin, offering them a full day of training and education. An afternoon of...

Global Luxury Travel Company Classic Vacations Joins WTTC as Regional Member

California-based global luxury travel company Classic Vacations has joined the World Travel & Tourism Council (WTTC) as a Regional Member. Classic Vacations - which...

Heathrow Shutdown: No Inbound or Outbound Flights Before Midnight

London's Heathrow Airport has said it will see no inbound or outbound flights before at least midnight/tomorrow morning. It comes after over 1,350 flights were...

Heathrow Shutdown: Ryanair Adds 8 Rescue Flights From Stansted

Ryanair has announced the addition of up to eight rescue flights between Dublin and London Stansted, for Irish-bound passengers caught up in the chaos...

Heathrow Shutdown: 70 Irish Flights Affected; Shannon Airport ‘Closely Monitoring’ Diversion Needs

Shannon Airport Group has said it is continuing to "closely monitor" the situation at London's Heathrow Airport. The UK's largest airport closed in the small...

Tourism Ireland Showcases to UK Travel Trade at British Tourism & Travel Show

Five tourism companies from Ireland have joined the Tourism Ireland pavilion at the British Tourism & Travel Show, which is taking place this week...

Raising Dublin Airport Flight Cap Faces Climate Challenge, Opponents Claim

For the first time the application by the daa to raise the current limit on passengers - at Dublin Airport - from 32 million...

Thailand & Malaysian Airlines Launch White Lotus-Themed Competition for UK & Ireland Agents

The Tourism Authority of Thailand (TAT) and Malaysian Airlines have announced a special competition for UK & Ireland travel agents - offering a chance...

Silversea Unveils New Brand Positioning with ‘To Finding More’ Campaign

Silversea, Royal Caribbean Group’s luxury and expedition travel brand, has unveiled its new brand positioning, To Finding More.  Now live across the company’s channels and platforms,...

Fáilte Ireland Announces Consultation on 5-year Tourism Development Plan for Inland Mayo Region

Fáilte Ireland is hosting a series of community meetings in the Inland Mayo Region from 3rd April to engage stakeholders and gather insights for...

Viking Cruises Takes Delivery of Latest European Longship; ‘Viking Nerthus’

Viking Cruises has taken delivery of its newest river ship, for Europe, the Viking Nerthus.  The ship was presented at Meyer’s Neptun Werft shipyard in...

Ryanair Emphasises Ireland’s Trade Partner Importance to US, with Ministerial Visit to Boeing Plant in Seattle

Ryanair has underlined Ireland's importance as a trade partner to the US by hosting Minister Patrick O’Donovan at the Boeing facility in Seattle earlier...

Dromoland Castle Appoints Harry Glynn Head of MICE & Group Sales

Dromoland Castle has appointed Harry Glynn Resort Director of MICE (Meetings, Incentives, Conferences & Exhibitions) and Group Sales.  Originally from Dublin, Mr Glynn brings extensive experience from the luxury events...

Click&Go Holidays Seeking New Sales Manager

Click&Go Holidays has announced it is seeking to employ a new sales manager. Below are the full details: Job Description: Sales Manager Reports to: Contact Centre...

Roscommon County Council visits Tourism Ireland in New York

Representatives of Roscommon County Council, who are in New York this week for the St Patrick’s Day period, met with senior executives from Tourism...

Fewer Crowds; Value for Money & the Start of Maple Season: Why Spring is the Best Time to Visit Canada

Spring is an ideal time to experience Canada. Enjoy fewer crowds compared to the peak summer months and take advantage of the excellent value...

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