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.

Heathrow Airport Passenger Numbers Almost Back to Pre-Pandemic Levels

London’s Heathrow Airport has reported a robust set of passenger numbers, showing more than 7 million people passed through the airport in June taking...

British Airways Extends Trade Helpdesk Lines to 7-Days a Week Service

British Airways has enhanced its Trade Helpdesk operations for travel agents and travel trade partners. With immediate effect, BA's Trade Helpdesk lines will be extended...

Dublin Airport Lowers Vehicle Carbon Emissions by 90%

Dublin Airport has achieved a 90% reduction in carbon emissions from its airside vehicles by switching from diesel to Hydrotreated Vegetable Oil (HVO). HVO is...

GoBus Recognises Hidden Disabilities Sunflower

GoBus, one of Ireland's leading providers of scheduled coach services, has announced its commitment to enhancing accessibility and inclusivity by recognising the Hidden Disabilities...

Emirates Appoints Anita Thomas Country Manager for Ireland

Emirates has announced Kilkenny native, Anita Thomas, as its new country manager for in Ireland. Ms Thomas has been central to the growth and success...

Aspire Opens Much-Anticipated Expanded Lounge at Belfast City Airport

Europe’s largest airport lounge provider, Aspire, has unveiled its new and improved lounge at Belfast City Airport following a €1.4m investment to modernise and...

EasyJet Cuts 2% of Summer Flight Schedule as ATC Strike Havoc Bites

UK low fares airline EasyJet has cancelled 1,700 flights – or around 2% of its overall summer flight schedule – due to the persistent...

Industry Disappointed with Schiphol Airport Capacity Appeal Decision

Airline industry group the International Air Transport Association (IATA) has expressed “disappointment” with the decision of the Dutch Appeal Court to overturn the recent...

MSC/Explora Journeys Shifts ‘Explora I’ Maiden Voyage Date to August 1

Explora Journeys has earmarked August 1 as the new date for the postponed maiden voyage of its new EXPLORA I ship. Explora – the luxury...

Daa Says No Injuries From Air Bridge Incident at Dublin Airport

The collapse of one of the raised passenger corridors – or air bridges – used to facilitate people’s access to planes, at Dublin Airport,...

Good News for Travel Agents: Two Thirds of Irish Holidaymakers Yet to Book Annual Holiday

More than 60% - or two thirds - of Irish holidaymakers have yet to book their annual holiday, for 2023, according to Click&Go’s most...

Intrepid Travel Included in Time Magazine’s ‘100 Most Influential Companies’ List

Responsible tourism leader Intrepid Travel has been included in Time Magazine’s third annual 100 Most Influential Companies list, which highlights companies which make an...

Playa Hotels & Resorts Opens Two New Properties in Dominican Republic

Caribbean-focused hotel group Playa Hotels & Resorts has opened two new properties in the Dominican Republic, a popular luxury destination for many Irish holidaymakers...

Sehr Gut! German Travel Agents Fall for Ireland

A group of travel agents, who represent 15 travel agencies based across Germany, is exploring Ireland this week – exploring some of the many things...

Diageo Opens Premium Cocktail and Spirits Bar in Dublin Airport Terminal 2

Guinness and Baileys owner Diageo Ireland has opened a new bar at Dublin Airport. Tailors Bar has opened in Terminal 2 as a premium cocktail...

Almost 80% of Irish Consumers Making Cutbacks to Prioritise Travel Expenditure, Study Shows

Nearly 80% of people in Ireland are currently making daily financial cutbacks in order to prioritise for travel expenses, according to a new survey...

Ryanair Passengers Through Birmingham Airport Warned of Strike Disruption

Ryanair passengers travelling through Birmingham Airport have been warned to expect potential flight disruption this summer, with staff planning strike action later this month. Approximately...

Tourism Ireland Pushes Irish Golf Tourism Message at British Masters

Tourism Ireland, together with four tourism companies from Ireland, has been continuing to market Ireland as a golf tourism destination - most recently appearing...

Ballygally Castle Hotel Completes €117k Refurbishment

Ballygally Castle in Co Antrim, a prominent hotel along the Causeway Coastal route and part of the Hastings Hotels Group, has successfully concluded a...

Hainan Airlines Restarts Dublin-Beijing Direct Route

China's Hainan Airlines has restarted its direct route from Dublin to Beijing. The route resumed on June 27 and will operate two weekly flights –...

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