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 Signs Sustainable Aviation Fuel Deal with Repsol

Ryanair has signed a major sustainable fuel agreement with global energy group Repsol. The memorandum of understanding paves the way for Repsol to provide the...

Etihad Plans to Triple Passenger Numbers and Double Fleet Size by 2030

Etihad Airways has said it plans to triple its passenger numbers and double its fleet of planes within the next 7 years. Outlining the Abu...

TUI UK & Ireland Marketing Chief Jumps Ship to Cunard

Luxury cruise liner giant Cunard has appointed TUI UK & Ireland marketing head Katie McAlister as president. Ms McAlister will join Cunard in August. She...

Aer Lingus Regional Cork-Bristol Route Takes Off

A new six-times weekly Aer Lingus Regional service from Cork to Bristol had its inaugural flight last Friday. The new service, which was originally announced...

Passengers Warned of Travel Disruption at Edinburgh Airport Amid Threat of Strike Action

Passengers have been warned of potential travel disruption at Edinburgh Airport, during the summer, with the Unite trade union set to ballot nearly 300...

Emirates Promises Strong Financial Results

Emirates president Tim Clark has promised the airline will post a strong set of financial results for its latest financial year, which ended on...

Delta Air Lines’ Ed Bastian Named CEO of the Year by Global Peers

Global business periodical Chief Executive Magazine has named a travel and tourism boss – namely Delta Air Lines CEO Ed Bastian – as its...

Launch of Wideroe Dublin-Bergen Route at The Norwegian Residence

The Norwegian Embassy in Dublin is holding a launch event of Widerøes new direct flight from Dublin to Bergen, in the heart of Fjord...

Ireland Showcased at Arabian Travel Market in Dubai

Six tourism companies from Ireland travelled to Dubai this week, to join Tourism Ireland at Arabian Travel Market (ATM), in a bid to grow tourist...

Celebrity Cruises Launches ‘Spring into Summer Sale’ Incentive for Travel Agents

Celebrity Cruises is continuing its commitment to supporting top selling travel agents with its latest ‘Spring into Summer Sale’ campaign. The first 25 travel agents...

Ryanair Monthly Passenger Numbers rise to 16 Million

Ryanair carried 16 million passengers across its route network during April, marking a 13% year-on-year increase. In all, Ryanair operated more than 89,650 flights last...

Tourism NI Kickstart Programme Helping Small Firms

A mentoring project aimed at ensuring longer-term sustainability for tourism businesses in Northern Ireland has been described as an “instrumental support programme” following completion of...

Lufthansa Narrows Losses as Bookings Rise

Lufthansa has posted much improved financial results on the back of strong passenger demand for summer flights. The German airline giant reported adjusted losses of...

‘Why You Should Visit the Algarve this Summer’ Conference to be Held this Month

The Irish-Portugal Business Network (IPBN) will host a conference later this month (May 24 in Quinta do Lago) – ‘Why You Should Visit the...

Etihad Wins Hat-Trick of Awards at Business Traveller Awards

Etihad Airways has won a hat-trick of awards at the 2023 Business Traveller Middle East Awards – Best Economy Class, Best Frequent Flyer Programme...

Tourism Ireland on Promotion Trail in Dubai

A total of 13 tourism companies from Ireland joined Tourism Ireland over the weekend at the Discover Europe Travel Summit in Dubai. The Discover Europe...

Radisson Plans Major Expansion in Middle East

The Radisson Hotel Group is looking to add nearly 100 new hotels across the Middle East in the next seven years as part of...

US Scraps Covid Vaccine Requirements for International Visitors

The US has scrapped all Covid vaccine requirements for in-bound international visitors. "We are announcing that the administration will end the Covid-19 vaccine requirements for...

Transport Minister Eamon Ryan Ushers in Changes to Aviation Regulation in Ireland

Transport Minister Eamon Ryan has announced the re-organisation of how aviation regulation is provided in Ireland. This is the most significant change to structures since...

MSC Launches Incentive for UK & Ireland Travel Agents – a VIP Spot at MSC Euribia Naming Ceremony

MSC Cruises has launched a new incentive for travel agents from the UK & Ireland who book a summer 2023 cruise exclusively on MSC Virtuosa.  The...

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