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.

Shannon Airport Group Appoints Ken Johnson to Board of Directors

The Shannon Airport Group has appointed Ken Johnson, former senior partner with PwC in Limerick, to its board of directors. Mr Johnson has been appointed...

KLM Broadly Welcomes EU’s Green Aviation Fuel Plan

KLM has given a broad welcome to the European Commission’s initiative to improve access to alternative aviation fuels. With the publication of the Sustainable Transport...

PATA Gathers Positive Insights on Asia Travel from Members Attending WTM London

The Pacific Asia Travel Association (PATA) has gathered insights from members attending World Travel Market (WTM) London 2025, last week, where the region was...

Ireland Voted ‘Most Desirable Island Destination in Europe’ at Wanderlust Travel Awards in London

Ireland has won a major travel award in London – the ‘most desirable island destination in Europe’ – based on the “spirit of connection”...

Route 66 at 100: Brand USA Encouraging Travellers to Rediscover the ‘Mother Road’

With just a year until the centennial celebration of Route 66 on November 11, 2026, travellers are being encouraged to rediscover the plethora of...

Explore Worldwide Produces Most Sustainable Brochure Ever with Switch to Waterless Printing

Small group adventure specialist Explore Worldwide has announced a new partnership with Seacourt Ltd – the highest-scoring B Corp printer in the world, with...

Atlantis The Royal, Maldives Unveiled with 2029 Opening Date

International destination resort developer, Kerzner International; and Assets Group – the Middle East’s fastest growing property developer have jointly announced the signing of Atlantis The...

FBD Hotels & Resorts Launches Sustainable Irish-Made Spa Brand, ‘Fréamh’

FBD Hotels & Resorts has introduced fréamh, a new Irish made sustainable spa brand that will be exclusively available in the spas across its...

Princess Cruises Unveils Jon Bon Jovi’s ‘Hampton Water Rosé’ as Latest Addition to Love Line Premium Liquors Collection

Princess Cruises has announced Hampton Water Rosé as the latest addition to the Love Line Premium Liquors Collection. Known for its vibrant flavours and...

Crystal Cruises Announces 3rd Annual ‘Wellness at Sea’ Retreat Voyages

Crystal Cruises has announced its third annual Wellness at Sea retreat voyages aboard Crystal Symphony, sailing August 2026 during National Wellness Month. The retreats offer guests a...

Holiday World Show Returns in January: Still Room for Exhibitor Bookings

The annual Holiday World Show returns in January 2026 and is almost booked out with exhibitor bookings. Offering an unparalleled opportunity for international and domestic...

Australia & New Zealand Travel Agents Familiarise Themselves with the Best of Ireland

Six travel agents from Australia and New Zealand have been visiting Ireland, as guests of Tourism Ireland, Fáilte Ireland and Emirates. The aim of the...

Singapore to Introduce Passenger Tax to Cover SAF Costs

Singapore is to introduce a sustainable aviation fuel (SAF) tax for air passengers – meaning the country will start charging tourists an extra fee...

Swan Hellenic Reveals Full Details of 2026 ‘Explore Space at Sea’ Series of South American Cruises

Expedition cruise specialist Swan Hellenic has announced full details of its 2026 Explore Space at Sea Series. These exceptional cultural expedition cruises reach further and deeper, including...

Ryanair Unveils Summer ’26 Shannon Expansion: 180,000 More Seats; 4 New Routes; Extra Capacity on 5 Existing Routes

Ryanair has announced it will base a fourth aircraft at Shannon Airport for its Summer 2026 schedule, representing a $400m investment from Ryanair in...

Lufthansa Partners with SIXT for Upgraded Exclusive First Class Limousine Service

Lufthansa and premium mobility provider SIXT have partnered to deliver the German carrier's exclusive Lufthansa First Class Limousine Service. For 20 years, Lufthansa has...

Spotlight on Sustainability for Spanish Travel Agents Exploring Northern Ireland

Ten top-performing Spanish travel agents are experiencing some of the very best of Northern Ireland this week – with a special focus on sustainability...

Etihad and Hong Kong Airlines Agree Codeshare & Loyalty Scheme Partnership

Etihad Airways and Hong Kong Airlines have strengthened their partnership by launching a codeshare partnership and establishing a reciprocal loyalty agreement. The loyalty agreement was...

Aloft Dublin City Lands ‘Hotel Bar of the Year’ Award at 2025 Irish Hotel Awards

Aloft Dublin City has won big at the 2025 Irish Hotel Awards, proudly taking home the title of Hotel Bar of the Year. The...

Agencies Showcase Ireland’s MICE Attractiveness in London’s West End

A total of 37 leading British meetings and events professionals attended the recent ‘Ireland Meets the West End’ networking event in London. The annual...

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