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.

Cathay Pacific Enjoys 16% Passenger Volume Boost in August

Cathay Pacific carried nearly 2.1 million passengers in August – a year-on-year increase of 16% - latest monthly traffic figures for the Hong Kong...

Government Revises and Updates Code of Practice for Safe Operation of Recreational Craft

Junior Transport Minister James Lawless, has launched a revised and updated edition of the Code of Practice for the Safe Operation of Recreational Craft....

Tourism Ireland Hosts B2B Workshops in Austria and Switzerland

Ireland is being promoted to around 80 Austrian and Swiss tour operators and travel agents at Tourism Ireland’s B2B workshops which are taking place...

Emirates to Host Inaugural ‘Aviation Future Week’ in Dubai Next Month

Emirates and the Museum of the Future will host the first Aviation Future Week, taking place from 15-17 October, in Dubai. UAE ministers, senior government...

CLIA UK & Ireland 2025 Conference set for Southampton on May 22-24

CLIA UK & Ireland has revealed its 2025 conference will be held from May 22-24 in Southampton. The conference, the largest annual travel agent event...

German Business Travel Buyers Visit Ireland

Eight German MICE (meetings, incentives, conferences and events) buyers – all specialists in organising international meetings and incentive travel programmes – have been visiting...

British Airways Expands London-Pittsburgh Route to Daily Service

British Airways has announced an extension to its current London Heathrow to Pittsburgh International Airport route to a daily service. The 8-hour service currently operates...

Swan Hellenic Unveils Time-Limited Incentive for UK & Ireland Agents

Expedition cruise specialist Swan Hellenic has unveiled a new time-limited incentive offer for UK and Ireland travel agents. The offer will earn travel agents up...

Atlantis Dubai Resort Provides $126,000 in Funding for 8 Conservation and Sustainability Projects

The 5-Star Atlantis Dubai resort has announced $126,000 of funding to support 8 conservation and sustainability projects for the remainder of this year and...

More than 300 Attendees Enjoy Inaugural JWT Cruise Show in Galway

Over 300 people attended the first JWT Cruise Show which took place on Sunday 15th September at the Salthill Hotel in Galway.Clients travelled from...

ITTN Makes the Cut at Amgen Irish Open as Guest of Emirates

ITTN had, arguably, a more enjoyable weekend than Rory McIlroy, with our very own Niall O'Neill lasting the course as an honoured guest of...

Aer Lingus Opens Upgraded and Refurbished Heathrow Terminal 2 Passenger Lounge

Aer Lingus has completed a lounge refresh at London Heathrow, Terminal 2, introducing a range of new food options for customers to enjoy ahead...

Etihad Carries 1.7 Million Passengers in August

Etihad Airways has reported a 31%, year-on-year, increase in passenger volumes for August – a month which saw the Abu Dhabi carrier fly 1.7...

Intrepid Travel Launches Emergency Appeal to Support Typhoon Victims in Northern Vietnam

Community and sustainable tourism specialist, Intrepid Travel has launched an emergency appeal, through its not-for-profit, The Intrepid Foundation, to support impacted communities in Northern Vietnam...

EXPLORA III Granted Highest Environmental Sustainability Certification

Explora Journeys' third ship – EXPLORA III – which is set for delivery in 2026 has been designated ‘Green Plus’ by RINA. This is the...

Shannon Tourism Masterplan Marks Milestone with Opening of Redeveloped Connaught Harbour

Waterways Ireland and Fáilte Ireland - in the company of Minister of State Anne Rabbitte - have officially launched the redevelopment of Connaught Harbour,...

UK Travel Writers set to Showcase Ireland to 4 Million Readers

Five travel journalists from Britain are visiting Ireland’s Hidden Heartlands this week, as guests of Tourism Ireland and Fáilte Ireland.  The journalists’ publications and online...

German Tour Operators Discover Ireland’s Hidden Heartlands

Six leading German tour operators are exploring Ireland’s Hidden Heartlands this week, as guests of Tourism Ireland and Fáilte Ireland.  These tour operators are important...

Air Canada Averts Strike Chaos with Pilot Pay Deal

Air Canada has announced it has reached a “tentative” agreement on a new 4-year pay deal for its pilots. The move averts the fear of...

Explora Journeys Officially Names New EXPLORA II Ship in Civitavecchia

Explora Journeys – MSC’s luxury ocean cruise brand – has officially named its EXPLORA II ship in the Italian port of Civitavecchia. The traditional maritime...

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