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.

KLM Backs Local Calls for National SAF Fund in the Netherlands

KLM has backed calls for the Dutch Government to invest in a national Sustainable Aviation Fuel (SAF) fund. In doing so, the Dutch flag carrier...

Aircraft Interiors Specialist JETMS to Move Production Work to Lithuania as Part of Sustainable Growth Path

JETMS, a global provider in aircraft interior solutions and a member of Avia Solutions Group, is undertaking a strategic transition to drive sustainable growth...

Domes Resorts Enters Joint Venture to Undertake €40m Expansion of Domes Zeen Chania in Crete

Green hospitality group Domes Resorts has entered a joint venture with New York asset management and real estate firm Brookfield, which will focus on...

NCL Unveils Former FROSCH, Avoya Travel & Insight Vacations Executive, Marc Kazlauskas, as President

Norwegian Cruise Line (NCL) has named travel industry veteran Marc Kazlauskas as its new President. The appointment becomes effective on January 19. He joins the...

PATA UK & Ireland Raises £36,400 at Annual Christmas Charity Lunch

The Pacific Asia Travel Association (PATA) UK & Ireland, in partnership with TravelUni, welcomed members and their guests to their annual Christmas charity lunch,...

CV Villas Research Shows Shoulder Season Bookings Outperforming Traditional Peak Summer Sales Window

Following another strong year for bookings in 2025, CV Villas has unveiled new forward-looking data for 2026 which reveals that shoulder season is currently...

JetBlue to Open First Airport Lounge, at New York/JFK Terminal 5

Transatlantic carrier JetBlue - which connects Dublin and a host of other European cities to the east coast of the US - has announced...

Emirates Launches Free Tours & Attractions Access Offer with Return Dubai Bookings

Emirates is giving travellers even more reasons to visit Dubai this winter, with a special offer that combines world-class hospitality and unique experiences. Customers...

Ireland Wins ‘Best Destination in Europe’ Award for 12th Consecutive Year in Major New York Travel Awards Event

Ireland has won a major travel award in the United States – Best Destination in Europe – for the 12th year in a row, reaffirming Ireland’s appeal...

From Sustainability to Sport: TUI Musement Outlines Best Travel Trends for 2026

With 2026 just around the corner, TUI Musement, a leading provider of tours and activities, publishes the travel trends that will shape the coming months....

Dublin Holds Firm as Leading Destination as Stansted Heralds Busiest Ever November

Dublin maintained its status as one of the most popular destinations from London Stansted, as the airport reported its busiest-ever November as it prepares for what is forecast to be a record-breaking...

From the Amazon to the Azores: Crystal Cruises Unveils 2028 Winter/Spring Season Onboard ‘Crystal Serenity’

Crystal Cruises has announced its 2028 winter and spring season itineraries aboard Crystal Serenity. The programme features warm-water sailings across the Caribbean, Central America and...

Northern Ireland’s Economy Minister joins Tourism Ireland in Shanghai, Promoting Tourism in China

Northern Ireland’s Economy Minister Dr Caoimhe Archibald is in Shanghai today, promoting Northern Ireland at a Tourism Ireland business luncheon event. Addressing key Chinese travel...

Aer Lingus Announces 6 New Routes for 2026: 5 Short-Hauls from Dublin & Cork and Long-Haul to Pittsburgh

Aer Lingus is expanding its European and transatlantic network with six brand-new routes launching next year. Taking off in time for summer 2026, the...

Best4Travel Acquires Skytours as Part of Continued Expansion Drive

Best4Travel has announced the acquisition of Skytours, the long-established travel agency based on Talbot Street, Dublin. The deal marks a significant expansion for Best4Travel,...

Ryanair to Scrap 1 Million Passenger Seats Over 20 Routes from Brussels and Charleroi

Ryanair is set to cut 1 million passenger seats at its Belgian operations in Brussels and Charleroi in retaliation to the country’s government increasing...

Dublin’s Brooks Hotel Announces Stefan Bejinaru as New Head Chef

Following its extensive refurbishment and re-opening earlier this year, Brooks Hotel has appointed Stefan Bejinaru as its new Head Chef. Born in Romania, Stefan moved...

100 Years of the Motel: Eight of the Best from Visit California

This Friday (December 12) marks the 100th anniversary of the first motel in the US, which opened its doors in 1925. To celebrate this...

MSC Cruises Opens Sales for ‘MSC World Atlantic’, with Help From Drew Barrymore

MSC Cruises has opened sales for its newest World Class ship, MSC World Atlantic, offering Port Canaveral cruises starting in November 2027. The ship will...

Riviera Travel Launches ‘Primed for Peaks’ e-Learning Module for Irish Agents

Riviera Travel has launched its new ‘Primed for Peaks’ module on Riviera Explorer, which is live as of today. Designed to ensure agents are...

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