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 Unveils Belfast International Airport Winter 2025 Schedule

Ryanair has announced its Winter 2025 schedule for its operations at Belfast International Airport - with 13 routes, including winter sun hotspots like, Alicante,...

AAT Kings Offering Agents Double Rewards Throughout September on 2025 Tour Bookings

Australia and New Zealand-focused tour operator AAT Kings has announced it is offering double agent rewards throughout September, with a €40 life:style voucher up...

Zeus International Expands Further in Greece with Acquisition of Eretria Hotel & Spa in Evia

Zeus International Hotels & Resorts has expanded in its home country of Greece through the acquisition of the Eretria Hotel & Spa Hotel in...

Top UK Tour Operators Attending Tourism Ireland Luxury Ireland Showcase in London

Top British luxury tour operators are taking part in Tourism Ireland’s Luxury Ireland Showcase in London this week. They are meeting, and doing business...

Aer Lingus Regional Announces Winter Schedule from Belfast City Airport

Aer Lingus Regional has announced details of its winter schedule from Belfast City Airport, marking the occasion with an end-of-summer seat sale. The airline will...

Air France Debuts Redesigned and Reimagined Embraer-Operated Flight via Regional Subsidiary HOP!

Air France has flown its first Embraer 190 operated flight, via its regional subsidiary HOP!. The service – which flew from Paris Charles de Gaulle...

Italy to Showcase Full Tourism Offering at WTTC Global Summit this Month

The World Travel & Tourism Council’s (WTTC) upcoming 25th Global Summit - the world's most influential global tourism event - will feature some of...

Shannon Airport Launches Flight Giveaway Deal to Mark 80th Anniversary of First Transatlantic Flight

Shannon Airport has announced a competition - giving away 80 flights to mark the 80th anniversary of the transatlantic flights from the west of...

Tourism Ireland Unveils Latest Research into Foreign Holidaymakers’ International Travel Outlooks

Tourism Ireland has unveiled the findings of its latest programme of research; commissioned to understand the current views of consumers in Ireland's top tourism...

Belgian and Dutch Travel Professionals Explore Fermanagh and Belfast

Nine travel professionals from Belgium and the Netherlands have been visiting Northern Ireland, as guests of Tourism Ireland and Tourism NI.  The visiting tour operators...

IATA Appoints Former A4E Boss Thomas Reynaert to Oversee Global Advocacy Efforts

Global aviation representative organisation, the International Air Transport Association (IATA) has appointed Thomas Reynaert Senior Vice President, External Affairs. Mr Reynaert will be responsible...

Malta Reduces Blue Lagoon Overtourism with New Booking System

Malta has reported positive results from the implementation of its new booking system for visits to its natural beauty spot, the Blue Lagoon, which...

TTC Unveils Irish Agent Incentive for ‘Trafalgar River’ Launch

TTC has announced details of a new Irish travel agent incentive to go along with the launch of its new river cruise brand Trafalgar...

Ryanair Monthly Passenger Numbers up 2% to 21 Million

Ryanair has reported a 2%, year-on-year, increase in passenger numbers for August – with the airline carrying a total of 21 million passengers last...

Advantage Travel Partnership Promotes Jonny Peat to Director of Cruise

Advantage Travel Partnership has announced that Jonny Peat has been promoted to Director of Cruise with immediate effect.  Mr Peat joined Advantage in April 2022...

The Countdown Begins: Just 89 Days to Go to ITTN Awards 2025

It’s September 1st - and that means it’s just 89 days to the ITTN Awards taking place on the 28th November 28th, 2025, in...

Dubliners Voice Strong Support for Tourism but Highlight concerns in New Survey

A new survey conducted by Dublin City Council has revealed a multifaceted relationship between Dubliners and tourism in the capital. The findings, gathered through...

Final Spot Available for the Leadership Excellence in Travel Industry Programme with the ITAA and Positive2Work Skillnet

There is just one place remaining on the Positve2Work Skillnet and Irish Travel Agents Association (ITAA) Leadership Excellence in the Travel Industry Programme, which begins...

Eurowings Opens Bookings for New ‘Premium BIZ’ Business Class Seat Offering

German low-cost operator Eurowings has opened bookings for its new Premium BIZ seat offering, with which the Lufthansa subsidiary is hoping will revolutionise business...

Turkish Airlines Improves Connection Between Ireland and Australia with New Istanbul-Dublin Route

Turkish Airlines has announced the launch of its new Istanbul-Dublin flights within the Winter 2025 schedule, now available for sale.This new route marks an...

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