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.

Government Launches ‘Green Flash’ Registration Plates for Zero Emission Vehicles

Minister for Transport Eamon Ryan has announced the introduction of green ‘flash’ registration plates for zero emission vehicles. The green flash plates will identify...

NCL On Course for Record Financial Growth in 2024

Norwegian Cruise Line (NCL) has said it is on course for record profits and revenues this year, following a strong financial performance in the...

TV Presenter Fred Sirieix Promotes Ireland in New ITV Travel Programme ‘Fred’s Tour De Ireland’

TV presenter Fred Sirieix – of First Dates fame – is filming a new TV series in Northern Ireland and Donegal this month. Called Fred’s Tour De...

North American Group Tour Operators Discover the Island of Ireland

Five tour operators from the United States and Canada are visiting the island of Ireland this week, as guests of Tourism Ireland, Fáilte Ireland...

Türkiye Sees Record Visitor Levels from Ireland in 2024

Türkiye has seen record tourism visitor growth from Ireland this year, the country’s culture and tourism department has confirmed. In the first nine months of...

BA Resumes London to Bangkok Flights; Confirms Kuala Lumpur Resumption Plan

British Airways has resumed flights to Thailand’s capital city, Bangkok, after more than four years since last flying to the south-east Asian country. British Airways...

Jetstar Makes Cook Islands More Accessible with Added Frequency

Australian low-cost airline Jetstar has announced its fifth weekly non-stop service from Sydney to Rarotonga starting from May 2025, strengthening connections from Australia to...

Ryanair Sees 7% Jump in Passenger Numbers to 18.3 Million

Ryanair carried 18.3 million passengers across its route network in October, latest monthly operational figures from the airline show. The number represents a 7% increase...

TUI Launches ‘TUI Futureshapers Global Initiative’ to Boost Sustainable Tourism Efforts

TUI Care Foundation has launched a new TUI Futureshapers Global initiative aimed at boosting sustainable tourism. The tourism sector accounts for more than 10% of...

Maurice Shiels Leaves Click&Go Holidays to Join Simtech Aviation as Head of Sales & Marketing

Maurice Shiels has announced he is leaving online travel agent Click&Go Holidays to joinSimtech Aviation, the award winning pilot training company located close to...

Seabourn Cruise Line Unveils 2026-2027 Expedition Itineraries

Luxury small ship and expedition operator and part of the Carnival group, Seabourn Cruise Line, has unveiled its new 2026-2027 expedition itineraries, promising extraordinary...

Dublin Airport Restrictions will ‘Stifle’ Irish Economy and Damage Export Business; Logistics Group Warns

Dublin Airport restrictions – from night flight rules to passenger caps – will “stifle” Ireland’s economy and have a detrimental effect on the ability...

Emirates Announces Return of ‘My Emirates Pass’ Promotion

Emirates has announced the return of its popular My Emirates Pass, allowing passengers to enjoy exclusive offers at hundreds of locations in Dubai and the...

Global Air Passenger Demand Up 7% in September, Latest Figures Show

Global air passenger demand jumped 7.1%, year-on-year, in September, latest monthly research from the International Air Transport Association (IATA) shows. The month saw a 9.2%...

Government Announces €1.3m+ Funding for Global Promotion of Irish Arts

Tourism and Arts Minister Catherine Martin has announced funding of over €1.3m for the promotion of Irish arts globally through Culture Ireland’s Regular Grants...

Japanese Airline ANA Achieves First ‘APEX World Class’ Award

Japanese carrier All Nippon Airways (ANA), has achieved its first 2024 APEX World Class award. This prestigious award, presented by North America-based APEX, one...

ITAA Issues Statement on Extreme Weather Conditions in Spain

The Irish Travel Agents Association (ITAA) has made a statement and issued advice for tourists about the severe flooding and extreme weather conditions being...

Intrepid Travel Launches Emergency Appeal to Support Communities Impacted by Severe Flooding in Spain

Intrepid Travel has launched an emergency appeal through its not-for-profit, The Intrepid Foundation to support impacted communities following extreme rain and severe flooding in...

Frontier Airlines Tops list of US Airlines Most Likely to Cancel Your Flight

A new study has revealed the US airlines most likely to cancel your flight, with Frontier Airlines taking the top spot.  Business and marketing experts...

Ireland’s Whiskey Tourism Trail Promoted to 1.7 Million Germans

A popular German actor called Joe Bausch is in Ireland this week, exploring the island’s long and rich tradition of whiskey distilling. He is...

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