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 Expects Passenger Boom Despite Losses

London’s Heathrow Airport expects a jump in passenger numbers this year helped by things such as arrivals (and possible departures) around King Charles’ coronation...

London Marathon Goes Green with Tourist Charge for Overseas Participants

Last weekend’s London Marathon upped its sustainability cred by charging overseas visiting participants a £26 (€30) fee as part of their entry forms in...

Tourism Ireland Leads Sales Mission to the US

Tourism Ireland, together with a delegation of 15 tourism companies from Ireland and four American tour operators, is undertaking a sales blitz to the east...

Almost 400,000 Passengers to Travel Through Dublin Airport Over Bank Holiday Weekend

Almost 400,000 passengers are set to travel through Dublin Airport over the coming May Bank Holiday weekend, according to airport operator daa. daa said it...

Explora Journeys Names Adventurer Mike Horn Brand Ambassador

Explora Journeys, the luxury lifestyle brand of the MSC Group, has announced renowned adventurer Mike Horn as its newest brand ambassador. Mr Horn is a...

Emirates Launches Daily Dubai-Montreal Route

Emirates has announced it will launch a new daily service from Dubai to Montréal, starting July 5. Montréal becomes Emirates’ second gateway in Canada, complementing its passenger...

Prague Looking to Copy Guinness Storehouse Success with Pilsner Urquell Exhibition

The Czech Republic’s leading beer brand Pilsner Urquell has opened a new tourist attraction in Prague, Pilsner Urquell: The Original Beer Experience. It tells the...

ITTN to Sponsor Influential Uzakrota Summit

The Uzakrota Summit brings together tour operators, travel agencies, airlines, hotels, travel technology startups, accommodation investors, venture capitalists, technology companies, and distribution technology companies...

American Airlines To Expand Dallas Forth Worth And Charlotte Routes At Dublin Airport 

Flying to North America is about to get a whole lot easier for Irish travellers with the news that American Airlines will upgrade its...

Wild Atlantic Way Roadshow Hits Mainland Europe

A total of 18 Irish tourism companies are joining Tourism Ireland’s Wild Atlantic Way roadshow in Mainland Europe this month. The four-city sales mission visited Milan...

Lufthansa’s Belfast-Frankfurt Service Takes Off

Lufthansa’s new service to Frankfurt has taken off from Belfast City Airport, marking the first time the German flag carrier has operated in Northern...

TSN Roadshow Heads to Waterford and Cork

After a fantastic first leg in Limerick and Athlone, the Travel Suppliers Network is heading to Waterford and Cork this week! The first stop in...

NCL Revamps Climate Action Strategy

Norwegian Cruise Line (NCL) has launched its revamped climate action strategy along with short- and near-term greenhouse gas (“GHG”) targets to support the company’s...

BA Euroflyer Adds New Menus and New Routes

British Airways’ Gatwick-based short-haul subsidiary, BA Euroflyer, has expanded the options available for customers to purchase in Euro Traveller (economy) and launched new seasonal...

SeaWorld Orlando Announces Return of Fan-Favourite Latin Festival Viva La Música

SeaWorld Orlando’s fan-favourite Latin festival is back, as Viva La Música takes over the park during two unforgettable weekends, May 13-14 and May 20-21....

Supplier of the Week – Wideroe

NEW flight to the Norwegian Fjords! A new travel opportunity opens when the Norwegian airline Widerøe (WF) has its inaugural flight to Bergen, the gateway...

MSC’s Environmentally-Advanced MSC Euribia Ship Completes Successful Sea Trials

MSC Cruises’ second liquefied natural gas (LNG)-powered ship MSC Euribia has successfully completed her deep-water intensive systems tests during a four-day trial in the Atlantic Ocean. MSC...

Florida Keys & Key West Launches Free Global Streaming Channel ‘FloridaKeysTV’

The Florida Keys & Key West destination has launched FloridaKeysTV, a free, on-demand globally streaming channel showcasing exclusive programming dedicated to the Florida Keys &...

Berlin Airport Flight Departures Grounded Due to Strike Action

All flights due to depart Berlin Brandenburg Airport (BER) have been cancelled today (Monday April 24) due to strike action. The warning strike - called...

Regent Seven Seas Cruises Announces Five New Itineraries for 2005-06 Cruise Season

Luxury ocean cruise line Regent Seven Seas Cruises has announced five new itineraries for its 2005-2006 season. The new routes span Regent’s Seven Seas Mariner,...

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