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.

United Airlines Improves Family Seating Policy

United Airlines has announced an improved family seating policy that makes it easier than ever for children under 12-years old to sit next to...

Declan Fitzpatrick Appointed Aviation Regulator on Full-Time Basis

Declan Fitzpatrick has been formally appointed Ireland’s aviation regulator – or chief executive of the Irish Aviation Authority (IAA) – on a permanent basis. Mr...

Jamaica Calls For Tourism Resilience Fund

Jamaica has called for the introduction of a global tourism resilience fund which can help give financial support to countries heavily-dependent on tourism as...

Western Australia Targeting Irish and British Workers For Tourism Jobs

A delegation led by the Western Australia Government is visiting Ireland and the UK in a bid to attract Irish and British workers to...

Portugal Cracks Down on Airbnb and Other Short-Term Holiday Rentals Amid Local Housing Crisis

Portugal has announced a ban on new licences for Airbnb accommodation and other short-term holiday rentals and an end to its Golden Visa scheme,...

MSC Launches Urgent Response to Support Survivors of Turkey-Syria Earthquakes

The MSC Group and the MSC Foundation have organised an urgent response to support the population in the aftermath of the devastating earthquake in...

SunExpress Operates 236 Relief Flights to Aid Earthquake Aid Mission

In the wake of the devastating earthquakes in Turkey and Syria, SunExpress, a joint venture of Lufthansa and Turkish Airlines, has operated 236 relief...

This Week’s Travel Directory Round-Up

This week was a bumper week for the Travel Directory as we welcomed Air Transat and Dome Hotels as our newest Premium Members –...

ITAA Backs Up UK Counterpart’s Claims that Holidaymakers are Putting More Trust in Travel Agents Since Pandemic

The Irish Travel Agents Association (ITAA) has backed up claims from its UK counterpart ABTA (formerly the Association of British Travel Agents) that holidaymakers...

February 17 Officially Declared Global Tourism Resilience Day

After months of advocacy, high level discussions and partnerships, Jamaica has been successful in receiving the necessary support to have today, February 17, officially declared...

Tourism Ireland Returns to Australia and New Zealand After 3 Years

After three years of virtual events, Tourism Ireland’s first in-person sales mission to Australia and New Zealand since before the pandemic is taking place...

Brazil Relaunches Tourism Brand Focusing on Environment and Sustainability

Brazil has officially relaunched its Marca Brasil brand – last used in 2018 – to promote the country as a tourist destination focused on...

Machu Picchu Reopens to Tourists After Civil Unrest

Peru’s world famous heritage site Machu Picchu has reopened, having been closed on safety grounds for nearly a month. The 15th Century lost city of...

Tourism Ireland Hosts B2B Workshop in Copenhagen in Bid to Attract Nordic Visitors

Ireland was promoted to more than 50 top tour operators and travel agents from Sweden, Denmark, Norway and Finland – at Tourism Ireland’s 2023...

Fáilte Ireland Boosts Board with 5 Appointments

Minister for Tourism, Culture, Arts, Gaeltacht, Sport and Media, Catherine Martin TD has announced the following five new appointments to the board of the...

Airline Consolidation: Air France-KLM Boss Eyes Portugal’s TAP

Air France-KLM remains interested in buying TAP Air Portugal, according to the Franco-Dutch giant’s chief executive. Ben Smith, Air France-KLM’s chief executive, said – on...

Shannon Becomes First Irish Airport to Take Delivery of Electric Medical Response Vehicle

Shannon Airport has become the first Irish airport to take delivery of an electric Medical Response Vehicle.  The vehicle, called “Rescue 14”, replaces its diesel-powered model and will be used for emergency medical responses that...

Explora Journeys Partners with Pelorus For Destination Cruises to Scotland and Iceland

Explora Journeys, the luxury lifestyle hospitality brand of the MSC Group, has partnered with Pelorus, the ultimate experiential travel company, for destination experiences in...

Explora Journeys Unveils Details of Inaugural Set of Destination Experiences for EXPLORA I

Explora Journeys has announced details of its inaugural set of destination experiences for EXPLORA I, the first of up to six luxury ships to join...

Ryanair Increases Frequency on Glasgow/Prestwick-Dublin Route

Ryanair has increased flight frequency on its Glasgow to Dublin route as part of a major expansion in the Scottish city. The expansion will also...

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