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.

Small is Big – Tauck Ramps Up Small Group Offerings

Tauck – the US-owned guided tours and small cruises provider - is ramping up its small group offerings for 2023, boosting the number of...

Colombia’s Viva Air Suspends Operations After Failed Takeover

South American carrier Viva Air has suspended operations after its takeover by interested buyers was blocked by regulators. Viva - which was developed by Ryanair...

Lufthansa Sets New Standards in First Class – A Private Room Above the Clouds

Lufthansa is expanding its premium First Class offering with the "Suite Plus," a separate double cabin with ceiling-high walls and an entirely closable door,...

Wizz Air Offers Chance to ‘Get Lost’ on Mystery Flight

Wizz Air has launched the ‘#GetLostwithWizz’ competition in Italy. This unique competition encourages travellers to seize the moment, live life to the fullest and create...

Tourism Ireland Leads Sales Blitz to Canada

Tourism Ireland, together with a delegation of 23 tourism companies from Ireland and Canada, is undertaking a four-city sales mission in Canada this week....

Press Up to Open Dean Townhouse in Dublin

Press Up Hospitality Group is expanding its signature Dean range of hotels in Dublin. The group – which recently announced plans to open the Dean...

Reminder – Irish Qualifying Round for Turkish Airlines Bowling Tournament 2023 Takes Place on March 15

Turkish Airlines will host the 7th Ireland edition of its annual bowling tournament on March 15 at Charlestown Leisureplex in Dublin. The league was created...

Clayton Hotels Owner Back to Full Health with Return to Profit and Record Revenues

Ireland’s largest hotel operator, the Dalata Hotel Group has reported record revenues and a return to annual profitability as its post-Covid health continues to...

Last Day to be in with a Chance of Winning a Place on Brand USA MegaFam in April

Today is the last day to log bookings in order to win a place on the next Brand USA MegaFam. The next Brand USA MegaFam...

Aer Lingus Regional Boosts Belfast Services with Isle of Man Route

Aer Lingus Regional has boosted its services out of Belfast, by adding a new route between Belfast City Airport and the Isle of Man. The...

Hundreds of Jobs on Offer at Dublin Airport Via Daa Jobs Fair

Hundreds of jobs will be on offer this weekend when Dublin Airport operator daa holds a two-day jobs fair for prospective candidates.The Jobs Fair...

Explora Journeys Launches First Amazon Cruise Itinerary

Explora Journeys – the luxury arm of MSC Cruises – will launch its first cruises of the Amazon as part of its autumn and...

Norse Atlantic Airways Adds More Direct US Routes from London Gatwick

Norwegian low-cost/long-haul carrier Norse Atlantic Airways – which expanded in Ireland last year – has added more transatlantic flights out of London for this...

Celebrity Chef Giada De Laurentiis Named Godmother of Oceania Cruises’ New Ship

Celebrity chef Giada De Laurentiis has been named godmother of Miami-based cruise line Oceania Cruises’ newest ship Vista, which will begin sailing in May. The...

OceanBooking’s Super Spring Hotels

Spring Bitácora Hotel 4* Discover the real meaning of fun: music, colour, laughter... Experience the incredible adventure that is life. Are you ready to have fun? Well,...

Virgin Atlantic Poaches British Airways UK & Ireland Sales Chief Luke Goggin

Virgin Atlantic has poached British Airways UK & Ireland sales chief Luke Goggin. Mr Goggin will join Virgin Atlantic in August as its new vice...

What’s New in the Travel Directory

Each week, we’ve been bringing you a round up of the new additions to ITTN’s Travel Directory, so this week, we wanted to do...

Minister of State Makes Inaugural Visit to Shannon Airport

The Shannon Airport Group today welcomed Minister Jack Chambers TD to Shannon Airport, in what was his inaugural visit as Minister of State for the Department of Transport.  The Minister, who...

Aer Lingus ‘Recovering Well’ as it Returns to Profitability

Aer Lingus has said it is “recovering well” on the back of showing its first profit since the pandemic crisis, which decimated the tourism...

IAG Agrees to Buy Air Europa in Full for €400m

Aer Lingus and British Airways owner IAG iooks finally set to acquire Spanish carrier Air Europa in full. The group – which already owns 20%...

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