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.

Visit Central Florida Releases Learning Toolkit for Agents

Visit Central Florida has launched a new training platform for overseas travel agents to learn more about the region. As a result, travel advisors can...

Emirates Announces Festive Offers for Emirates Skywards Loyalty Programme Members

Emirates has announced a series of bonus offers for members of its Emirates Skywards passenger loyalty programme, to celebrate the upcoming festive season. Here’s what...

Aer Lingus Regional Operator – Emerald Airlines – Halves Losses, Doubles Revenues

The operator of Aer Lingus Regional – Emerald Airlines – halved its losses and doubled its revenues last year, latest accounts for the company...

MSC Cruises Details ‘Luxury for Everyone’ Options Onboard MSC World America

MSC Cruises’ newest flagship, MSC World America, will offer a world of choice with 19 different cabin types, so that every guest can choose comfortable...

ITAA Opens Nomination Window for Suppliers and Members Categories of January Awards

The Irish Travel Agents Association (ITAA) has opened for nominations for supplier awards and member awards entries for the association’s annual awards in the...

Sligo’s Iconic Yeats Country Hotel on the Market with €7m Price Tag

The iconic 4-star Yeats Country Hotel, in Co Sligo, is up for sale, with an asking price of €7m attached. Located in Rosses Point, with...

European Aviation Leaders Highlight Obstacles to Meeting Net Zero Targets

European airline leaders have called for urgent action to help the continent’s carriers reach net zero emission status by 2050. A recent event, held by...

MSC Cruises Opens Sales for MSC Poesia Winter 2025/26 Northern Europe Season

MSC Cruises has opened sales for its highly anticipated Winter 2025/26 season sailings. Guests can now book their ideal winter getaway on board the...

Quark Expeditions Launches 50%-Off Black Friday Sales Offers

Polar cruise specialist Quark Expeditions has launched its Explorers Black Friday Sale, offering up to 50% off select Antarctic 24/25 and Arctic 25 voyages,...

My Booking Rewards Aiming to Heighten Awareness of Caribbean to UK & Ireland Agents

The Caribbean Hotel and Tourism Association (CHTA) has unveiled its Caribbean Travel Specialist Program, a groundbreaking initiative launched in association with global incentives and...

Royal Caribbean Indulges Irish Agents on FAM Trip to Perfect Day at CoCoCay and Cozumel

Royal Caribbean's Head of Ireland, Jennifer Callister, escorted 13 winners of a recent Upper Deck UK and Ireland competition to Miami and on-board Independence...

IATA’s Willie Walsh: Trump Election Win ‘Positive’ for Airline Industry

Former Aer Lingus, British Airways and IAG chief executive Willie Walsh has branded Donald Trump’s US Presidential Election victory as a good thing for...

Ryanair-Omio Booking Partnership Officially Goes Live

Ryanair has announced its latest consumer online travel agent booking partnership – or Approved OTA partnership – with global travel booking platform Omio has...

Dublin Airport to Further Improve Passenger Standards with Addition of 100 New Security Staff

Dublin Airport has announced plans to add up to 100 new security officers over the coming months as it gets ready to improve standards...

MSC Cruises Launches US Winter Cruise Season in Miami

MSC Cruises has kicked off its US winter cruise season in Miami, marked by the arrival of MSC Divina and MSC Seaside at their new homeport. This winter’s...

Dalata Hotel Group Confirms €21m Sale of Clayton Whites Hotel, in Wexford, to Neville Hotels

Dalata Hotel Group has agreed the €21m sale of its Clayton Whites Hotel, in Wexford town, to Neville Hotels. The announcement comes just a week...

WTTC’s ‘Net Zero Roadmap’ Shows Tourism Industry’s Growing Awareness of Climate Responsibilities

The World Travel & Tourism Council (WTTC) has launched the second edition of its groundbreaking Net Zero Roadmap for Travel & Tourism, revealing the...

Tourism NI Produces Guide to Festive Christmas Events

Tourism Northern Ireland has produced a guide to festive Christmas events around NI this year. Its message is that from cosy Christmas markets to spectacular...

Universal Orlando Resort Shares Sneak Peak Inside New ‘Harry Potter and the Battle at the Ministry’ Attraction

Universal Orlando Resort has shared a sneak peek inside the stunning, full-scale recreation of the British Ministry of Magic that will be the setting...

Interview: How Ryanair’s SAP Concur Partnership will Benefit Corporate Travel; from SMEs to Big Business

Ryanair recently continued its wave of OTA booking partnerships with a deal with SAP Concur Travel – thus widening its reach to the corporate...

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