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.

Ryanair Promises 2,000 New Jobs by 2030 as Part of Fresh Investment Drive in Ireland

Ryanair intends to create more than 2,000 new jobs – for pilots, cabin crew, engineers and IT developers – in Ireland by 2030. The airline...

Portugal ‘Recommending’ Tourists Return to Wearing Face Masks

Portugal is recommending tourists return to wearing face masks when travelling on public transport or when in crowded public spaces, in an update on...

MSC Tweaks Covid Requirements for Passengers  

MSC Cruises has updated its passenger rules and guidelines regarding Covid-19. The world’s third largest cruise brand – and Europe’s largest – now classes full...

ITAA Conference 2022: Huelva, Spain – Registrations Close Today!

The Irish Travel Agents Association (ITAA) has put out a final call for registrations ahead of its annual conference in Huelva, Spain, which takes...

Mallorca’s Pula Golf Resort Touted as World’s Most Eco-Friendly Golf Experience

Pula Golf Resort in Mallorca has been nominated the world’s best eco-friendly golf facility. It is one of a number of nominations at this year’s...

Japan’s Reopening Seen as Potentially Huge Boost for Global Tourism Industry

Japan fully reopened its borders, following the past two years of Covid catastrophe, on September 7. The country was one of the last major western-focused...

Further French Air Traffic Controller Strikes Suspended

Further strikes by French air traffic controllers have been suspended, removing the danger of more widespread flight cancellations across Europe next week. Strikes last week...

Radisson Hotel Group Commits to Net-Zero 2050 Target

The Radisson Hotel Group has copper-fastened its commitment to becoming a net-zero emissions company by 2050. The leading hotelier has had its targets officially validated...

ITTN Sits Down With Travel Marvel Trade Account Manager, Jack Goddard

Jack Goddard has been appointed as the APT Travel Marvel's trade account manager for Ireland as part of their launch to the Irish market...

WTTC Calls for Establishment of New Caribbean Airline

Economic forum the World Travel and Tourism Council (WTTC) has called for the establishment of a new Caribbean airline to serve the area on...

ITTN Announces Launch of Travelmarvel in Ireland

ITTN is delighted to announce the launch of the Australian-owned and family-run brand, Travelmarvel, in the Irish Market. The sister company of APT –...

Wales Latest Country to Consider Tourism Tax

Wales could be the latest country to tax visitors, with its government launching a public consultation on a potential tourism tax. It is thought any...

Spanish Tourism Board Celebrates World Paella Day

Today is World Paella Day – the 5th edition of the global day of recognition for what is officially the 4th most important dish...

Magaluf set for €250m Make-Over From Boozed-Up Babylon to Upmarket Paradise

The notorious Mallorcan holiday destination of Magaluf is set for an ambitious make-over, with local authorities and businesses investing around €280m in a bid...

Aer Lingus Apologises Over Fresh Technical Hitch

Aer Lingus has apologised to customers who have been experiencing difficulties with checking-in for flights online or through the airline’s mobile app – adding...

Greece Confirms Plan to Keep Holiday Season Going to End of Year

Greece has formally launched plans to remain open for sun-seeking holidaymakers through to the end of this year, following a surge in post-Covid international...

Air Canada Boosts ‘Green’ Credentials with Electric Plane Purchase

Air Canada is expanding its green and sustainability credentials by buying 30 electricity-generated planes for its regional fleet. Air Canada is buying the electric-hybrid, battery-powered...

Government Beginning Second Payments to Travel Agents from €10m Covid Support Fund

ITTN understands that travel agents across the country are beginning to receive the second payment out of the €10m pandemic support fund secured by...

ITTN Awards 2022: 10 Days Until Voting Opens!

Just 10 days to go before voting opens for the ITTN Awards! Agents, have you decided who you will vote for? Suppliers, have you...

Emirates and United Airlines Announce Codeshare Agreement

Emirates and United Airlines have signed a codeshare agreement that will enhance each airline’s network and give their customers easier access to hundreds of...

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