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.

Etihad Reports 22% Passenger Increase for August, with Additional Load Factor Boost

Etihad Airways has reported a 22% year-on-year increase in passenger numbers for August, according to its latest monthly traffic figures. The Abu Dhabi-based carrier welcomed...

KLM Announces 6% Increase in Seat Capacity and More Destinations for Winter Season

Dutch airline KLM has expanded its winter operations - with the addition of two extra routes, additional frequencies on existing routes and more seat...

Top UK Coach & Tour Operators Explore Ireland and Attend B2B Workshop in Limerick

A total of 16 top British coach and tour operators have been exploring Ireland, as guests of Tourism Ireland and Fáilte Ireland. They were...

Lufthansa Group to Better Integrate Member Airlines in Major Operational Reorganisation

The Lufthansa Group has announced a planned reorganisation aimed at bringing its member airlines - Lufthansa, Austrian Airlines, ITA Airways, Brussels Airlines and SWISS...

Silversea Cruises Enhances Fare Structure with Introduction of 3 New Payment Options

Silversea Cruises has enhanced its fare structure, providing guests with greater flexibility by introducing three new fare types. As of now, these new fare types...

US Luxury Travel Advisors Run the Rule Over Ireland as a Premier Destination

Eight luxury travel advisors from the United States have been visiting Ireland this week, as guests of Tourism Ireland, Tourism NI and Fáilte Ireland....

IHF Welcomes Fáilte Ireland Research into Tourism & Hospitality Recruitment Challenges

The Irish Hotels Federation (IHF) has welcomed the publication of new research by Fáilte Ireland showing the significant progress being made in addressing recruitment...

Aer Lingus Issues Final Call for Holidaymakers to Avail of Flight Discounts

Aer Lingus has issued a final call for holidaymakers to take advantage of discounts on flights across its network. Just four days remain for...

Crystal Cruises Announces Next Sailing in ‘Crystal on Broadway’ Series

Crystal Cruises has announced the next sailing in its celebrated ‘Crystal on Broadway’ series, a voyage pairing world-class cruising with the artistry of key Broadway notables,...

Sunseeker Resort Rebrands as ‘Sunseeker Resort Florida Gulf Coast, Curio Collection by Hilton’

One of Southwest Florida's largest resorts is entering a bold new chapter: Sunseeker Resort has rebranded as Sunseeker Resort Florida Gulf Coast, Curio Collection by...

Fáilte Ireland: ‘Further Action Needed to Future-Proof Tourism & Hospitality Sector’

Fáilte Ireland has published the findings of its 2025 Tourism Careers Labour Market Research revealing that while the tourism and hospitality sector has made...

Heathrow Becomes First European Hub to Pass 8 Million Passengers in Single Month Milestone

London’s Heathrow Airport enjoyed a record month in August, welcoming 8 million passengers through its five terminals in a single month for the first...

IAA Allows for Up to 25 Additional Daily Slots at Dublin Airport Next Summer

The Irish Aviation Authority (IAA) has granted approval for up to 25 additional daily slots to be allocated at Dublin Airport, next summer. The decision...

Turkish Airlines Awarded Prestigious ‘World Class’ Award by APEX for 5th Straight Year

Turkish Airlines, the flag carrier of Türkiye, has been awarded with the prestigious “World Class” award by APEX (Airline Passenger Experience Association) for the fifth consecutive...

Dublin City Council Opens Beatty’s Avenue to Herbert Park Active Travel Scheme

Dublin City Council has announced the opening of the new Beatty’s Avenue to Herbert Park Active Travel Scheme. The scheme was officially opened this morning...

Azul Takes Over as World’s Most Punctual Airline as Global Flight Cancellation Rate Drops Significantly

Brazilian carrier Azul has taken over top spot in the list of most punctual global airlines, according to latest monthly on-time performance research by...

InteleTravel Announces Full Integration of Tickitto Ticketing Platform

Homeworking giant InteleTravel has launched its fully-integrated portal for concert tickets and live events this week, following the acquisition of Tickitto in February. TIckitto has...

Dalata Moves Closer to Ownership Change with Unanimous Shareholder Approval of Takeover

Dalata Hotel Group has moved a huge step closer to cementing its change of ownership, with shareholders unanimously voting in favour of the sale...

Oceania Cruises Enhances Guest Experience with Additional Amenities in ‘Your World Included’ Programme

Oceania Cruises - the world's leading culinary and destination-focused luxury cruise line and part of the NCL Group, has enhanced its guest experience even...

MSC Cruises Kicks Off ‘Sportsman’s Lunch’ Onboard Feature with England Rugby World Cup Winners

MSC Cruises brought world-class rugby action to sea this September, as England’s 2003 Rugby World Cup heroes Martin Johnson, Ben Cohen, and Mark Regan...

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