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.

Swan Hellenic Launches Series of Dedicated Scuba Diving Experiences Across 4 Voyages

Swan Hellenic - the cultural expedition cruise specialist - has unveiled a series of dedicated SCUBA diving experiences across four exclusive East Asia voyages,...

Emirates Shakes Up Onboard Menus; with Emphasis on Vegan Passengers

As global consumers increasingly focus on nutrition, health and wellbeing with a back-to-basics approach of consuming minimally processed food, this Veganuary - Emirates confirms...

MSC Cruises Launches ‘Spin and Win’ Incentive for Irish Agents

MSC Cruises is giving agents the chance to spin and win with an exciting new incentive, offering a range of prizes including goody bags,...

NCL Welcomes Longest & Largest Ship ‘Norwegian Aura’ to Fleet & Opens for Bookings

Norwegian Cruise Line (NCL) has unveiled and opened for sale Norwegian Aura™, the longest and largest vessel in its fleet, which will homeport in Miami...

Government Announces €360m in Capital Funding for Active Travel and Greenways in 2026

Minister for Transport Darragh O’Brien, Minister of State with responsibility for International and Road Transport, Logistics, Rail and Ports, Seán Canney and Minister of...

United Airlines Adds Pre-Order Meal Option to Economy Class on Domestic Flights

United Airlines has expanded its pre-order meal option, on its website and mobile app, to include economy class on its domestic US flight network....

Etihad Signs Codeshare Agreement with Tunisair

Etihad Airways and Tunisair have signed a codeshare agreement strengthening air links between North Africa and Abu Dhabi and supporting growing demand for travel,...

Martin & Roman Kemp Partner with Tourism Ireland for Promotional Travelogue for Channel 4

Celebrity father-and-son duo Martin and Roman Kemp are in Ireland this week, filming for a brand-new, three-part TV series. The programme is set to...

Dalata Hotel Group Formally Opens Clayton Hotel Dublin Airport Central

Dalata Hotel Group has formally opened its newest Irish-based hotel – Clayton Hotel Dublin Airport Central. The hotel occupies the property and site of the...

€1.2m Awarded to Strokestown Park for Regenerative Tourism Project in Roscommon

The Irish Heritage Trust has announced plans for a transformative, nature-based outdoor experience at Strokestown Park | The National Famine Museum, Roscommon. Backed by a...

Celebrity Introduces Landmark Venue ‘The Bazaar’ on Maiden ‘Celebrity Xcel’ European Season this Summer

Celebrity Cruises - via its Celebrity Xcel ship - is offering guests the chance to continue exploring the destinations they travel to long after...

Aer Lingus Regional Launches Direct Flights Between Inverness and Dublin

Direct flights between Inverness and Dublin are set to return with the Scottish airport announcing Aer Lingus Regional as its new airline partner. Aer Lingus...

Aeromexico, Delta & Iberia Express Most Punctual Airlines of 2025; Virgin Atlantic Most Improved

Aeromexico, Delta Air Lines and Iberia Express have ranked as the most punctual airlines of 2025. That is according to aviation analytics firm, Cirium’s...

Hilton Launches New Product Category: ‘Apartment Collection by Hilton’

Hilton has unveiled its latest new product offering Apartment Collection by Hilton, a new lodging category within the group's growing collection brand portfolio –...

Intrepid Travel Promotes Dr Susanne Etti to Lead Climate Department

Adventure and responsible travel specialist Intrepid Travel has promoted Dr Susanne Etti to lead its newly formed Climate Department as the company doubles down on its enhanced Climate Action Plan.   The new department,...

TUI Extends International ‘TUI Junior Academy’ Environmental Programme to Türkiye

Holiday and tourism giant TUI has launched its international TUI Junior Academy programme in Türkiye, with the aim of educating 5,500 students and training...

Ryanair Rules Out Partnering with Starlink for Onboard WiFi Roll-Out

Ryanair boss Michael O'Leary has ruled out any prospect of the airline linking up with leading provider Starlink to roll-out onboard WiFi services across...

TTR Roadshow Returns with First 2026 Events Announced for Dundalk & Waterford in February

Travel Trade Representation (TTR) has announced its first industry roadshow of 2026, with dates lined up for Dundalk and Waterford next month. TTR Travel Industry...

G Adventures & National Geographic Expeditions Launch 32 Trip/28 Destination High-End Experience Collection

G Adventures and National Geographic Expeditions have jointly launched National Geographic Signature with G Adventures, a new collection of high-end travel experiences offering rare...

Irish Consumers Still View Overseas Holidays as Priority Spend, Despite Cost of Living, Research Shows

Good news for agents; Irish people are continuing to view foreign holidays as a priority spending item, despite the high cost of living, new...

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