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.

Stansted Airport Planning Terminal Expansion

London’s Stansted Airport – Ryanair’s main hub in the UK – has announced plans to submit a planning application for an extension to its...

Ryanair Passenger Numbers Surge 9%

Ryanair carried 17.4 million passengers across its route network last month, equating to a 9% year-on-year increase for June. The airline's load factor - which...

Daa Awarded ‘Business Working Responsibly Mark’ Certification

Daa, the operator of Dublin and Cork airports, has been certified to the Business Working Responsibly Mark, which is considered the gold standard for...

Killashee Hotel Conference Facilities Upgraded as Part of €5m Investment

Following the completion of the first phase of the refurbishment of the four-star Killashee Hotel by new owner FBD Hotels & Resorts, the conference...

Adventure Tour Operator Explore Launches Foundation to Support Local Community Projects

Leading small group adventure tour operator Explore has announced the launch of the Explore Foundation. It’s central mission is to positively impact the lives of...

Island Marketing and Emirates Announce June Winners of Kuramathi Maldives Fam Trip

Island Marketing and Emirates have announced the latest winners to its Fam Trip to Kuramathi Maldives. The June winners are: Jaclyn Joyce (Travel Focus) and...

City of Dreams Mediterranean Lands Three Prestigious Awards Ahead of Grand Opening

City of Dreams Mediterranean, Cyprus’ latest tourist attraction and Europe’s first integrated resort, has won big at this year’s European Property Awards, even before...

Buyer Emerges for Bankrupt US Cruise Operator Vantage Travel

United Travel Pte. Ltd – an affiliate company of Nordic Hamburg and Heritage Expeditions – has emerged as a buyer for troubled US cruise...

Emirates Reveals Top Destinations for Irish Honeymooners

Emirates has revealed its top destinations for Irish honeymooners for 2023. With July typically the busiest month for weddings in Ireland, Emirates has reported an...

Galway Wows German Travel Journalists

A group of German travel journalists has been exploring Galway city and Connemara, as guests of Tourism Ireland and Fáilte Ireland. They were here...

Tourism Ireland ‘Drives’ Golf Visitor Growth in Florida

Tourism Ireland’s drive to grow golf visitor numbers from North America continued at the IAGTO North America Golf Tourism Convention in Florida. Twelve (12) golf and...

CLIA Announces Return of Travel Agent Summer School Series

Cruise Lines International Association (CLIA) has confirmed its ‘summer school’ series will return in July and August.   The hour-long, trade-friendly virtual classroom sessions each...

Ireland Ranked 2nd Most Relaxing Holiday Destination in Europe

Ireland has been ranked Europe’s second most relaxing holiday destination in a new survey. Based on a points-based index system – evaluating the number of...

Loganair Unveils New Planes for Glasgow-Donegal and Derry Routes

Loganair has unveiled the first of its new planes which will be flying on its Scotland-Ireland services. The Scottish carrier – which is the largest...

Morocco Named Premier Partner for WTM London

Morocco has been announced Premier Partner for World Travel Market London (WTM London) 2023. WTM London – which, this year, takes place at the ExCel...

Everything is Awesome…As LEGOLAND Owner Returns to Profit

A rise in international tourist numbers and an increase in staycations in the UK propelled LEGOLAND owner Merlin Entertainments back to profit last year. Merlin...

JetBlue Further Shakes Up Transatlantic Market with New York-Paris Route Targeting Business and Leisure Users

US budget airline JetBlue has added further competition to the already busy Europe to US transatlantic market by launching a new route from New...

Center Parcs Pulls RTÉ/’Ryan Tubridy Show’ Sponsorship

Center Parcs has, reportedly, confirmed to RTÉ that it will not be renewing its current sponsorship of RTÉ Radio One’s ‘Ryan Tubridy Show’ –...

Aer Lingus Boosts Seat Offering from Cork Airport with New and Returning Routes

Aer Lingus plans to significantly boost its connectivity between Ireland and France, while also ramping up its seat offering at Cork Airport, this autumn...

Stena Vision Debuting on Rosslare-Cherbourg Route Today

Stena Line’s new ship Stena Vision debuts on the Rosslare to Cherbourg route today, with its inaugural journey fully sold out – including the...

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