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.

Irish Travel Tech Firm Datalex Announces 3-Year Extension to Air China Partnership

Irish travel technology company Datalex - a market leader in airline e-commerce solutions - has announced the extension of its Air China partnership for...

EU & UAE Strengthen Collaboration on SAF at Dubai Air Show

The UAE and the EU have deepened their collaboration around the increased production and rollout of Sustainable Aviation Fuel (SAF) - currently the key...

Trigon Hotels MD Aaron Mansworth Honoured with Special Recognition Award by Irish Hotels Federation

The Managing Director of Trigon Hotels has received a special recognition award from the Cork branch of the Irish Hotels Federation for his exceptional...

Avalon Waterways Continues Investment in Ireland with New Website

Avalon Waterways continues to invest in Ireland with a brand-new website and continued extensive presence and activity within the market through the travel trade. The...

Popular Belgian TV & Radio Show Shines Spotlight on Cork for Over 200,000 Viewers

Over 200,000 Belgians are set to discover the charm of Cork city and county – on screen and on the airwaves – in an...

Multitrip.com Urges People to Research Travel Insurance, as Survey Shows Irish Buy Cheapest Policies

A quarter of Irish people buy the cheapest travel insurance they can find, according to figures released by Multitrip.com. The travel insurance provider has...

Aer Lingus Owner IAG Joins Lufthansa and Air France-KLM in Race for TAP Air Portugal Stake

Aer Lingus and British Airways owner IAG has confirmed it is interested in taking a stake in TAP Air Portugal, which is set to...

Riviera Travel Announces Black Friday Deals for UK & Ireland Agents

European river cruise expert Riviera Travel has announced its range of exclusive Black Friday deals for UK and Ireland travel agents. According to Riviera, the...

VIVA Cruises Partners with Sunway to Bring its Premium River Cruise Packages to Irish Travel Trade

European river cruise specialist, VIVA Cruises has announced a new partnership with Sunway, bringing VIVA Cruises’ premium river cruise experiences to the Irish travel...

Spring Hotels Announces Return of Festive Room Rates for Agents

With a continued commitment to strengthening relationships within the travel trade and ensuring industry partners have first-hand insight into the brand’s guest experience, Spring...

TUI Strengthens Africa Presence with Hotel Openings in Four Countries

Africa is increasingly in the spotlight as one of the world’s emerging destinations for holidaymakers. With its diverse cultures, natural wonders, and growing appeal...

InteleTravel Holds Successful Supplier Network Event in Cork

InteleTravel has heralded "a fantastic turnout" at its supplier networking event held in the International Hotel in Cork, this week. More than 100 agents attended...

Lufthansa Confirms Interest in TAP Air Portugal Bid

The Lufthansa Group has formally expressed an interest in participating as a bidder in the privatisation process of TAP Air Portugal. A letter to...

Etihad Strengthens Ties with Vietnam Airlines with New Codeshare Agreement

Etihad Airways and Vietnam Airlines are strengthening travel ties between the UAE and Vietnam with the launch of a new codeshare partnership. The agreement...

NCL Reveals Huge Expansion of Onboard Entertainment for ‘Norwegian Luna’

Norwegian Cruise Line (NCL) has announced a wide-reaching expansion of onboard entertainment - for both adults and kids - on its Norwegian Luna ship,...

Tampere Named European Capital of Smart Tourism for 2026

Tampere - Finland's second largest city; the sauna capital of the world, and the home of the world's only Moomin museum - has been...

IATA and EASA Partner to Make Airline Emissions Data More Transparent

The European Union Aviation Safety Agency (EASA) and the International Air Transport Association (IATA) have signed a Memorandum of Understanding to explore synergies between...

Ryanair to Stop Flying to the Azores at the End of March

Ryanair has announced it will cease flying to and from the Azores from next March, blaming "high airport fees" set by the French airport...

Hilton Unveils Sweeping Changes & Upgrades to ‘Hilton Honors’ Loyalty Programme

Hilton has announced sweeping changes to its award-winning Hilton Honors loyalty programme, widening benefits and making it easier for guests to achieve elite levels of the programme. Debuting...

Aer Lingus Considering Closure & Redeployment of Manchester Transatlantic Operations

Aer Lingus is considering closing its Manchester base, with the service – which came into being to bolster the airline’s transatlantic operations during the...

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