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 and Jet2.com Ranked Most Reliable Airlines

Ryanair and its smaller budget rival Jet2.com have been judged the most reliable airlines flying out of passenger chaos-stricken UK airports this summer. London’s under-resourced...

Thriving Tourism Industry Powering Greece’s Economic Recovery

It would be a huge understatement to say that Greece is used to economic peaks and troughs. But it is also fast getting to...

Killiney Travel and Donabate Travel Crowned Winners of Air Canada/Worldchoice Canada Day Competition

Congratulations to Killiney Travel and Donabate Travel who were winners in the Air Canada/Worldchoice Canada Day competition.  Killiney Travel treated passers by to a...

Japan Hints at Further Easing of Travel Restrictions as it Scraps Negative Covid Test Requirement

Japan has announced that – as of September 7 - international visitors will no longer need to show a negative Covid-19 PCR test ahead...

Barbados Anticipating More Visitors from Ireland and UK after TUI Expansion

The Caribbean island nation of Barbados expects to hugely benefit from increased numbers of Irish and British holiday visitors on the back of travel...

ITTN Awards 2022 – When, Where and Who?!

The ITTN Awards 2022 will be held on Friday 25th November in the Clayton Hotel, Burlington Road, Dublin 4. Last year, we had a much smaller affair due to hospitality...

US to Europe Bookings Surged in First Half of Year

The recovery in visitor numbers from the US to Europe, in the first half of the year, was better than expected with new data...

Flybe Increases Belfast Frequency in Winter Schedule

UK low fares airline Flybe will increase its flight frequencies out of Belfast City Airport as part of its winter schedule. The airline said it...

British Airways Cancels 10,000 Winter Flights at Heathrow, as Gatwick Benefits From Rival’s Restrictions

British Airways is cancelling more than 600 flights out of London’s Heathrow Airport between now and the end of October. In total, BA will cancel...

Cruise Accessibility Enhanced as MSC Takes Year-Round Berth in Southampton

MSC Cruises has taken a year-round berth in Southampton. It marks the first time the cruise giant will base one of its ships in the...

Travel Warning Over Spain as Airport Workers Threaten Strike

As if forest fires, pilot strikes and general airport chaos haven’t been enough, holidaymakers bound for Spain are being hit with a fresh challenge...

Greece Promoting Lesser-Known Islands Over Traditional Hotspots to Avoid ‘Over-Tourism’

Greece’s department of tourism has begun promoting some of its lesser-known islands over some of its more popular holiday attractions in a bid to...

Intrepid Travel Appoints New GM for UK and Ireland

Intrepid Travel, the B Corp-certified leader in responsible travel, has appointed Hazel McGuire in the newly-created role of General Manager UK & Ireland.  Ms McGuire...

Strike Forces SAS to Cancel 1,700 Flights

A pilot strike has forced Scandinavian Airlines (SAS) to cancel 1,700 flights originally due to take off in September and October. In total, around 4%...

North Wales set for €60m Tourism Investment

A combined €59m (£50m) is set to be invested in updating North Wales’ tourism product. The spend will cover everything from hotel upgrades to new...

‘Dark Tourism’: Guided Tours of War-Torn Ukraine Launched

A company has launched guided tours of war-torn Ukraine for global tourists. Local travel company Visit Ukraine said it marks its launch of “dark tourism”...

New Zealand Launches Campaign to Lure International Visitors and Claw Back $20bn in Lost Tourism Revenue

New Zealand has launched a new marketing campaign aimed at luring back valuable international holidaymakers and clawing back nearly $20bn in lost tourism revenue...

CLIA Ramps Up Ireland Trade Activities

Cruise Lines International Association (CLIA) - the world’s largest cruise industry trade association - is enhancing its activities with Irish travel agents, as the...

NCL Unveils Limited Period 40% Discount Offer Across All Cruises

Norwegian Cruise Line (NCL) is offering customers a 40% discount on all of its cruises and fly-cruises - across all destinations. However, the offer is...

Delta Named Best US Airline for 4th Year in a Row

Delta Air Lines has been ranked best US airline for the fourth year in a row. The ranking, by American travel blog and website The...

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