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.

Lithuania Tourism Holds Special Presentation Evening Ahead of Holiday World Appearance

Lithuania Tourism is in town this week looking to win the hearts and minds of Irish holidaymakers. As well as exhibiting, this weekend, at Holiday...

Heathrow Becomes Largest Airport in World to Complete Next-Gen Security Scanner Update

Passengers travelling through all terminals at London's Heathrow Airport no longer need to remove liquids or electronics from their hand luggage, or juggle plastic...

TUI Care Foundation Turns Attention to Sea Turtle Conservation in Italy’s Waters

The TUI Care Foundation has begun a landmark sea turtle conservation programme in the waters around Italy. The loggerhead sea turtle, considered ‘vulnerable’ globally by...

KLM & KLM Cityhopper Win Big at Environmental-Focused Annual Aviation Challenge Awards

KLM and KLM Cityhopper won several awards at the annual Aviation Challenge Awards ceremony in Copenhagen. This challenge encourages airlines worldwide to conduct their...

Air France-KLM Adds Line of Premium Experiences to ‘Flying Blue’ Loyalty Programme Perks

Flying Blue, the Air France-KLM Group's loyalty programme, has launched Flying Blue Experiences, a new line of unique, premium experiences available to all Flying Blue members by using their Miles.  This...

Chantalle Wymbs Named IHF Donegal Branch ‘Employee of the Year’

Chantalle Wymbs, Chef de Partie at Harvey’s Point has been announced as the 2026 Irish Hotels Federation (IHF) Donegal Branch ‘Employee of the Year’. The...

Tourism Ireland Kicks Off 2026 Promotions in Germany at CMT Travel Fair in Stuttgart

Tourism Ireland in Germany kicked off its 2026 programme of promotions at CMT holiday exhibition in Stuttgart this week – joined by 11 tourism...

CLIA UK & Ireland Announces ‘Cruise Ready’ Theme for 2025 CLIA Conference

Cruise Lines International Association (CLIA) UK & Ireland has announced that the theme for this year’s CLIA Conference, which will take place from June...

Emirates Skywards Loyalty Programme Partners with Jet2.com

Emirates Skywards - the loyalty programme of Emirates and FlyDubai - has partnered with the UK and Northern Ireland airline Jet2.com to offer members...

MSC Cruises Highlights Itineraries Ahead of Maiden Alaska Sailings

As MSC Cruises prepares to launch its first Alaska sailings in May 2026, the cruise line is highlighting itineraries that guests can look forward...

New South Wales Visitor Economy Smashes $59bn Expenditure Target

Destination New South Wales - the tourism representative body for Australia's most visited State - has reported that visitor expenditure has exceeded $59bn more...

Oceania Cruises Unveils First Look at ‘Oceania Sonata’ Maiden Itineraries

Luxury culinary-focused cruise line Oceania Cruises has unveiled a first look at the itineraries of Oceania Sonata, the first ship in its all-new Sonata Class...

Explora Journeys Partners with Designer Patricia Urquiola on ‘Owner’s Residence’ Redesign

Explora Journeys, the luxury ocean travel brand of the MSC Group, has unveiled a new interpretation of its Owner’s Residence through an exclusive collaboration...

SAS Scandinavian Airlines Awarded for Sustainability Progress

SAS Scandinavian Airlines has been recognised in the category “Most Impactful Solution – Ground Operations” at The Aviation Challenge Awards, as global airlines gathered in Copenhagen to celebrate visible and scalable operational solutions. The awards highlight how airlines across the SkyTeam community are accelerating sustainability progress through practical, data‑driven initiatives.  The Aviation Challenge is a global collaboration initiative...

American Airlines Enhances App Allowing Passengers Better Options when Flights are Disrupted

American Airlines is making new enhancements to its mobile app to give customers more autonomy when travel doesn’t go as planned, making the disruptions...

Belfast’s 5-Star Culloden Estate & Spa Completes £500,000 Bedroom Refurbishment

Following a year of continued growth, the Culloden Estate & Spa has announced the completion of a £500,000 investment in its guestrooms, reinforcing the...

Institute for Culture Travel Launches 2026 ‘Opera Under the Stars’ Programme with Marty Whelan

The Institute for Culture Travel, Ireland’s leading experts in opera, ballet, and classical music tours, has launched a new tour for summer 2026, Opera Under...

Tourism Ireland Tees Off 2026 Golf Holiday Promotional Programme at PGA Show in Orlando

Tourism Ireland’s golf promotional programme for 2026 kicks off this week at the PGA Show in Orlando, Florida. Twenty-seven (27) golf and tourism operators from...

Park Hotel Kenmare Continues ‘Music at the Park’ Offering, with Exclusive John Spillane Performance

The Park Hotel Kenmare has announced the continuation of its thoughtfully curated live music programme, Music at the Park - bringing accomplished Irish and international...

Belfast City Airport Charity Partnership Raises Over £140,000 for Air Ambulance NI

Air Ambulance NI, the only Helicopter Emergency Medical Service in Northern Ireland, has benefited from a substantial charitable contribution of over £140,000 following a two-year partnership with Belfast City Airport as its official Charity...

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