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.

Eamon Ryan Signs off on Renewable Transport Fuel Regulations

Transport Minister Eamon Ryan has signed off on new Renewable Transport Fuel Regulations 2023 which will support Ireland’s continued transition to cleaner and sustainable...

Schiphol Airport to Ban Night Flights and Private Jets

Schiphol Airport is considering a ban on night flights and private jets as part of a new policy to lower noise pollution and reduce...

Ryanair Calls for Update on Anti-Drone Measures at Dublin Airport

Ryanair has called on Transport Minister Eamon Ryan and airport operator DAA to confirm that the recently purchased anti-drone equipment at Dublin Airport is...

Dublin Airport set for Half a Million Passengers at Easter

Just under half a million passengers - around 485,000 to be precise - are set to pass through Dublin Airport over the coming Easter...

Shannon Airport ‘Egg-specting’ Over 73,000 Passengers at Easter

Shannon Airport is preparing for its busiest holiday period so far this year as over 73,000 passengers are "egg-spected" to hop on a plane from Shannon over Easter.  The strong figures represent a 26% increase in the number of passengers travelling through the airport when...

Ryanair Posts 12% Increase in Passenger Numbers for March, to 12.6 Million People

Ryanair carried 12.6 million passengers across its route network in March, latest monthly operational figures from the airline show. That figure represents a 12% year-on-year...

Accommodation Crisis and Hidden Heartlands Highlighted in Busy Week for Fáilte Ireland

Fáilte Ireland’s chairperson, Paul Carty, together with the senior management team and the entire Authority (Board) of Fáilte Ireland - the National Tourism Development...

United Airlines Appoints Martina Coogan as Head of Corporate Sales for UK and Ireland

United Airlines has appointed Martina Coogan as Head of Corporate Sales UK and Ireland, effective 1 April 2023. Ms Coogan brings 25 years of industry experience...

Celebrity Cruises UK and Ireland Sales Team Back on the Road Visiting Top 100 Agents to Celebrate Best-Ever Wave Period

Following the exceptional success of Celebrity Cruises’ biggest ever Wave campaign, the relaxed luxury cruise line’s award-winning sales team went on the road to...

More than 24,000 Emirates Cabin Crew and Ground Staff Complete Training on Hidden Disabilities Ahead of World Autism Day

With concerted efforts to further enhance support services for travellers with hidden disabilities including Autism, Emirates has rolled out specialised training to more than...

Celebrations Mark 40th Anniversary of Loganair Flying from Belfast City Airport

Celebrations have taken place to mark the 40th anniversary of Loganair’s first flight from Belfast City Airport. As the first airline to operate a scheduled commercial...

TTC Tour Brands Supports Switzerland Tourism’s Roger Federer and Trevor Noah-Fronted Brand Campaign

The world’s leading privately-owned tour portfolio, TTC Tour Brands is proud to celebrate its long-term partnership with Switzerland Tourism by supporting its brand-new campaign...

Ryanair Adds 5 New Belfast Routes

Ryanair has added five new routes from Belfast to UK destinations as part of its ever-expanding summer 2023 schedule. The new routes link Belfast to...

Hard Rock Hotels Entertains Trade in Dublin

Last night Graham Brooks, business development manager UK & Ireland and Janice Adey - UK & Ireland sales director from RCD Hotels - hosted...

Wales Moving Closer to Introducing Tourist Visitor Tax

Wales is edging closer to becoming the latest European destination to begin charging tourists an extra levy for simply visiting. Such a move would add...

Heathrow Airport Bosses Open Emergency Talks with Unite Trade Union in Bid to Avert Strike Action

Bosses at London’s Heathrow Airport have entered emergency talks with the Unite trade union in a bid to avoid threatened strike action over the...

Minister Chambers Announces €17m Funding for Regional Airports

Minister of State at the Department of Transport, Jack Chambers TD, has today visited Shannon Airport as part of his ministerial responsibility for aviation. Shannon Airport...

Emirates and United Airlines Activate Codeshare Agreement

Emirates and United Airlines have activated their codeshare partnership, allowing Emirates customers to enjoy easier access to an expanded choice of US destinations. Starting today,...

BWH Hotel Group Expands Across North America, Europe and Asia

BWH Hotel Group – which owns the Best Western and WorldHotels chains amongst others – has announced the addition of several new properties in...

Marriott’s Luxury Arm JW Marriott Opens First Hotel in Spain

JW Marriott – one of the luxury chains within the Marriott International family – has announced its first hotel in Spain. The new hotel is...

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