Geoff Percival

4223 POSTS0 COMMENTS
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.

Airlines Sue Dutch Government Over Schiphol Passenger Caps

The International Air Transport Association (IATA) and airlines are mounting a legal challenge to the Dutch government’s sudden decision to reduce Schiphol Airport’s capacity. Schiphol...

EU Approves CityJet-Air Nostrum Merger

The European Commission has given the green light to CityJet's merger with Spanish regional airline Air Nostrum. Brussels had initially granted approval in 2019, but...

Tourism Australia to Hold ‘G’day Australia’ Mega Fam Event in Cairns in October

Tourism Australia’s international mega familiarisation and workshop event, G’day Australia, will be held in Cairns from Monday 9 October to Thursday 12 October 2023,...

Loganair Restores Glasgow-Donegal Route

Loganair, the UK's largest regional airline, is restoring services between Donegal and Glasgow with a new summer timetable. The twice-weekly flights, operating on Saturdays and...

CLIA UK & Ireland Boss Andy Harmer Receives OBE

Andy Harmer, the managing director of cruise industry group CLIA UK & Ireland has formally received an OBE for services to the maritime sector. Mr...

Aer Lingus and Ryanair Demand Urgent Action on Drone Activity at Dublin Airport After More Disruption

Ryanair and Aer Lingus have both called on the Government to take urgent action against drone activity near Dublin Airport, after more disruption was...

Lufthansa Flies Back to Profit and Eyes Strong 2023

Lufthansa group chief executive Carsten Spohr has said the German airline group “is back” after returning to profit in 2022. “In just one year, we...

Virgin Atlantic Formally Joins SkyTeam Alliance

Virgin Atlantic is formally joining SkyTeam, the global airline alliance, at a signing ceremony in London today.  The move means Virgin Atlantic becomes SkyTeam’s...

Riviera Travel Rejoins CLIA

River cruise operator Riviera Travel is re-joining Cruise Lines International Association (CLIA). The partnership will enhance Riviera’s brand awareness across the UK and Ireland...

G Adventures Resumes ‘Change Makers’ Agent Incentive Programme After 3-Year Break

Global adventure travel company G Adventures has announced its popular agent incentive programme, Change Makers, is returning this year after a three-year hiatus due...

Adventure Travel Company Explore Worldwide Granted Sustainability Accreditation by Ethy

Trusted review provider Feefo has partnered with sustainability accreditation specialist ethy, supporting brands to verify their sustainability assertions.   Following an independent audit, Explore Worldwide...

Ireland ‘Wins Hearts’ in Spain

Ireland is being promoted to around 240 top Spanish tour operators, travel agents and airline representatives, as well as to influential travel journalists – at...

MSC Launches Training Programme to Guard Against Collisions with Whales and Dolphins

MSC Cruises has partnered with marine conservation charity ORCA to deliver a comprehensive ship strike mitigation programme for the line’s deck officers to reduce...

More Collaboration Needed for Tourism Industry to Meet Net Zero Targets, Report Warns

Governments, travel companies and tourism boards need to work more closely if the tourism industry is to reach its net zero carbon emissions targets...

France Ready for Tourism Recovery with $2.5bn Hotel Spend and 90 Premium Sites in the Works

France is readying itself for the full tourism recovery with a  significant refurbishment of its hotel offerings – with $2.5bn having been invested in...

Turkish Airlines Posts Record Annual Revenues

Turkish Airlines has posted a $2.7bn net profit for 2022, after seeing six straight quarters of profitability. The world’s busiest airline also reported record annual...

Ryanair Reports 22% Jump in February Passenger Numbers

Ryanair carried 10.6 million passengers across its route network in February, according to the airline’s latest monthly traffic figures. That figure was up by 22%...

Four Seasons Hotels and Resorts to Develop New Red Sea Resort

Four Seasons Hotels and Resorts is to develop a new resort on the Red Sea coast of Saudi Arabia. Located on Shura Island, the new...

From Rio to the Rockies – The Latest Top Cruise Offers

Combine all of your dream holiday destinations with a cruise! Stop in Malaga on your way to Rio de Janeiro, visit Italy, France, Tunisia...

Cancún Rated World’s Fastest Growing Airport Since Pandemic

Cancún Airport, in Mexico, has been ranked as the fastest growing airport in the world since the pandemic, with a 37% increase in passenger...

Upcoming Events