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.

Strike Action Grounds Flights at Major German Airports

Strike action across some of Germany’s major airports has grounded all commercial flights today. The latest strike action over pay conditions, called by trade union...

IHF Annual Conference Focuses on Sustainable Recovery

Securing a long-term sustainable recovery in tourism was centre stage today as hoteliers gathered in Killarney for the Irish Hotels Federation’s (IHF) 85th Annual Conference.  Speaking...

From Guns N’ Roses and Paw Patrol to Ferrari World and the Louvre – Abu Dhabi Unveils Dizzying Menu of Summer Attractions

From Guns N’ Roses and Paw Patrol to Warner Bros World and Ferrari World – Abu Dhabi is pulling out all the stops to...

Rising Costs Impacting Irish People’s Holiday Plans

Nearly three-quarters (74%) of Irish holidaymakers expect rising costs to impact their 2023 holiday plans, new research shows. According to global money management technology company...

‘A Number of Weeks’ Before Dublin Airport Gets Anti-Drone Technology, Government says

The Government has said anti-drone technology will be introduced at Dublin Airport, but that it will take “a number of weeks” to materialise. Jack Chambers...

Air Travel Safety Continuing to Improve, IATA says

New research from aviation industry group the International Air Transport Association (IATA) shows air travel continues to become safer, with reductions measured in the...

Holidaymakers Warned Widespread Strikes Set to Disrupt Travel in France

Widespread worker strikes – starting today - threaten to disrupt travel and tourism throughout France, holidaymakers have been warned. Mass union-organised strike action – over...

ASM Ireland Receives ‘Green for Micro’ Accreditation

Leading airline and travel GSA, ASM-Ireland has received Green for Micro accreditation. And it all started during COVID. According to ASM’s Alan Sparling: “When lockdown kicked...

Tourism NI Launches ‘Make it Here’ Industry Recruitment Campaign

Northern Ireland’s leading tourism and hospitality organisations have come together to launch an exciting new campaign designed to encourage people to consider a career...

Aer Lingus Apologises to Customers for Website and App Technical Issues

Aer Lingus has apologised to customers after both its website and app crashed earlier today. Customers reported difficulties with booking flights on the airline’s website...

ITAA to Host 2023 Annual Conference in Antalya

The Irish Travel Agents Association (ITAA) has formally announced that its 2023 Annual Conference will take place from 10-15 October in Antalya, Türkiye. Pat Dawson, CEO of...

Travelsoft Buys Spanish B2B Booking Engine Provider Travel Compositor

French company Travelsoft has bought Travel Compositor, the leading Spanish B2B booking engine provider to travel companies. Travel Compositor – which employs 90 people –...

Titanic Belfast Reopens its Doors After Multi-Million Pound Refurb

Titanic Belfast has reopened its doors following a multi-million-pound refreshment programme. The world-class visitor attraction now boasts four exciting new galleries within the Titanic Experience,...

Swap Green Pints and Probable Rain, for Tapas and Bonfires in Valencia, this St Patrick’s Day!

Ahead of the St Patricks Day long weekend, Visit Valencia would like to remind you that ‘the best city to live in the world’...

London City Airport to be First UK Airport to Remove Laptop Separation and 100ml Liquid Rule at Security Checks

London City Airport is set to be the first UK airport to remove the need for passengers to separate laptops from bags and limit...

Heffernan Travel’s Helena Crowley Launches Golf Classic Fundraiser for Cork University Hospital

Esteemed travel agent Helena Crowley is organising a major fundraising event for the physio team which helped her walk again. Helena, of Heffernan Travel, spent five...

Airlines Sue Dutch Government Over Schiphol Passenger Caps

The International Air Transport Association (IATA) and airlines are mounting a legal challenge to the Dutch government’s sudden decision to reduce Schiphol Airport’s capacity. Schiphol...

EU Approves CityJet-Air Nostrum Merger

The European Commission has given the green light to CityJet's merger with Spanish regional airline Air Nostrum. Brussels had initially granted approval in 2019, but...

Tourism Australia to Hold ‘G’day Australia’ Mega Fam Event in Cairns in October

Tourism Australia’s international mega familiarisation and workshop event, G’day Australia, will be held in Cairns from Monday 9 October to Thursday 12 October 2023,...

Loganair Restores Glasgow-Donegal Route

Loganair, the UK's largest regional airline, is restoring services between Donegal and Glasgow with a new summer timetable. The twice-weekly flights, operating on Saturdays and...

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