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.

SunExpress’ 2024 Dublin-Izmir and Antalya Direct Routes Now on Sale

Turkish-German airline SunExpress has announced to travel agents that its 2024 schedule of direct flights from Dublin to the Turkish holiday destinations of Antalya...

Tourism Ireland Partners with Huckberry Clothing Brand in US

Tourism Ireland - in the US - has teamed up with Huckberry, a major outdoor clothing and lifestyle brand, for an episode of its...

Aer Lingus Becomes First Airline to Introduce Onboard Recycling on Short-Haul Flights into Ireland

Aer Lingus has become the first airline to segregate and recycle on-board waste arriving on short-haul flights into Ireland. The move is another step by...

MSC Cruises to Resume Sailings from China

MSC Cruises intends to resume sailings to and from China, with its MSC Bellissima ship next year. It will sail between mid-March and late April...

IATA Concerned Over Air Traffic Control Performance in Europe and US

Global aviation industry representative group, the International Air Transport Association (IATA) has expressed disappointment and concern over performance levels of Air Traffic Controllers in...

Air Canada Opens Maple Leaf Lounge at San Francisco International Airport

Air Canada has opened its brand-new Maple Leaf Lounge at San Francisco International Airport, the airline's 28th lounge worldwide, and its third Maple Leaf...

AirHelp Updates on Air Passenger Rights Ahead of Potential Strike Disruption

AirHelp, the world's largest organisation advocating for the rights of air passengers, has provided guidance on how to act when facing strikes organised by...

Loganair Restores Donegal-Glasgow Route

Scottish airline Loganair has officially restored its route linking Donegal to Glasgow, as part of its improved and updated summer 2023 timetable. Loganair – the...

British Airways Launches Additions and Improvements to In-Flight Services for Business and Leisure Passengers

British Airways has launched a number of improvements and additions to its in-flight services. As of this week, the carrier has introduced ice cream on...

Ryanair Adds New Cork Route, Says it Won’t Pull Flights Over ATC Strikes, and Exits UK Aviation Advisory Group

Ryanair has added a new route out of Cork, has quit its membership of an aviation advisory group in the UK and has stated...

MSC Foundation Increasing Awareness of Ocean Conservation Among Cruise Passengers

The Ocean Cay MSC Marine Reserve in the Bahamas has been formally designated a 'Hope Spot' and Pierfrancesco Vago – MSC Foundation board member and...

Survey Finds Nearly 30% of Irish Adults Plan to Retire Abroad

Nearly 30% of Irish people plan to retire overseas, according to a new survey. The study – by global financial technology company Wise – found...

TAP Air Portugal Sees Passenger Numbers Surge 30%

TAP Air Portugal carried 7.58 million passengers during the first half of this year, which was just over 30% higher than the same period...

City of Dreams Mediterranean Opens in Cyprus, Promising ‘New Era’ for Local Tourism

City of Dreams Mediterranean – billed as Europe’s first integrated resort – has officially opened to the public in Cyprus, promising to usher in...

Royal Caribbean Survey: Irish Parents Want More Sporting Options for Kids While on Holiday

More than 50% of Irish parents want more sporting options for their kids while on holiday. That is according to a new survey by cruise...

TUI to Roll Out New Hotel-Only Booking Platform in UK & Ireland

TUI is planning to roll out its new hotel-only booking platform to the UK and Ireland markets. The holiday booking giant launched the new site...

London City Airport Fails in Bid for Extended Weekend Flying Times

London City Airport has failed in its bid for extended flying times. The airport – which attracts business and leisure travellers, alike, to London via...

Liss Ard Estate Joins Exclusive Relais & Chateaux Hotel Association

Liss Ard Estate in Skibbereen, Co Cork, is delighted to become a member of the prestigious family of landmark Relais & Châteaux properties, just...

Emirates to Hold Pilot Roadshows in Dublin

Emirates is holding another recruitment drive in Ireland; this time for pilots. It is the first time in more than 3 years that the airline...

Shannon Airport Ranked Ireland’s Best Airport Brand

Shannon Airport has been named Ireland’s best airport brand. The ranking is part of the annual RED C Brand Reaction Index. Overall, Shannon Airport ranked 54...

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