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.

Iran War: Fresh Hope for Return to Normal Flying Amid More Rescue Flights

The latest tourism-focused round-up from the Middle East fallout sees a mix of travel insurance advice, an increased level of repatriation flights and a...

TSN Roadshow Set for Galway and Tralee Next Week

The Travel Suppliers Network (TSN) Roadshow hits Tralee and Galway next week - stopping off at Raheen Woods, in Galway, on Wednesday March 11;...

Emirates: Return to 100% Flight Network in ‘Coming Days’

Emirates is anticipating a return to 100% of its network within the coming days, the Dubai-based carrier has said, in the first glimmer of...

NCL Officially Takes Delivery of 21st Ship ‘Norwegian Luna’

Norwegian Cruise Line (NCL) has officially taken delivery of its 21st ship, Norwegian Luna, in Marghera, Italy. As the second ship in the next-generation Prima Plus Class,...

MSC Cruises Repatriates 1,500 Passengers from ‘MSC Euribia’ in Dubai

MSC Cruises has issued an update on its efforts to repatriate passengers from the Middle East region - with flights now organised for more...

Aer Lingus Jets Irish Oscar Nominees to Los Angeles

There was excitement in Dublin Airport today as Irish Oscar nominees Andrew Freedman and John Kelly took off for Hollywood. The duo were given...

IHF & Fáilte Ireland Host Donegal Tourism Showcase at Dublin’s Iveagh Garden Hotel

Donegal’s tourism sector took centre stage in Dublin last week with an exclusive industry showcase, ‘Reveal Donegal’s True Potential’, hosted by the Donegal Branch...

Princess Cruises Adds Barbados as a Homeport to 2027/’28 Caribbean Programmes

Princess Cruises has announced an expansion of its 2027 and 2028 Southern Caribbean programmes with the addition of Barbados as a homeport. Guests will...

Lufthansa Posts Record Revenues; Remains Upbeat Despite Middle East Uncertainty

Lufthansa has posted a bumper set of annual financial results - including a 25% increase in profits and the highest revenue in the German...

Etihad Resumes Limited Commercial Flight Schedule from Abu Dhabi to Dublin and Other Destinations

Etihad Airways has announced it will resume a limited commercial flight schedule from today - 6 March 2026 - operating between Abu Dhabi and...

Dean Montgomery Appointed Director of Golf at ‘The Hawthorn by Galway Bay’

Dean Montgomery has been appointed Director of Golf at The Hawthorn by Galway Bay, a role that will see him lead the golf offering...

Accident & General Announces Support Measures for Customers Affected by Middle East Crisis

Following the recent escalation of conflict in the Middle East, Accident and General has issued a comprehensive advisory to clarify protections available to policyholders....

Loganair Marks International Women’s Day with Rallying Call for More Female Pilots

Loganair, the UK’s leading regional airline, is marking International Women’s Day 2026 by celebrating one of its most inspiring leaders: chief pilot Amelia Findlater. And,...

Travel Tech Firm Sabre Appoints Todd Arthur Head of EMEA Region Agency Solutions

Leading global travel technology company Sabre has appointed Todd Arthur Managing Director, EMEA Agency Solutions. Based in London, he will lead Sabre’s agency business...

Slane Castle’s ‘Rock Farm’ Sustainable Tourism Project Shortlisted for National Small Business Awards

Rock Farm on the Slane Castle Estate has been honoured as a finalist at the prestigious Small Firms Association (SFA) National Small Business Awards...

Iran War: Partial Airspace Reopening Sees Repatriation Efforts Accelerate

A partial reopening of airspace in the region has been announced. The repatriation effort has begun and is now picking up pace, with the...

Cork Airport Hosts Guaranteed Irish Showcase of Local Irish Business & Communities

Guaranteed Irish launched its new nationwide campaign for Guaranteed Irish Month at Cork Airport, calling on consumers to ‘Look out for the G’ and...

Ortahisar Named Türkiye’s 29th Entry to Cittaslow ‘Slow Cities’ Network

It was named by Forbes last year as one of The World’s 50 Most Beautiful Villages – and now the stunning Turkish setting of...

ITB Berlin: EU Pledges to Increase Support for Sustainable Tourism and Tackle Overtourism

European Commissioner for Sustainable Tourism and Tourism Apostolos Tzitzikostas has pledged to boost sustainable tourism in Europe and to end mass tourism/overtourism damaging areas...

Global Tourism to Benefit from $12.5 Trillion in Investment Over Next Decade, WTTC tells ITB Berlin

The World Travel & Tourism Council (WTTC) has revealed that $12.5 trillion in projected Travel & Tourism investment across major economies will play a...

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