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.

Top GB Travel Journalists Explore Belfast and Causeway Coastal Route

Top British travel journalists – from major media outlets including The Guardian, Metro and Reach PLC – have been visiting Northern Ireland this week,...

Emirates Allows ‘Skywards Everyday’ Loyalty Members to Convert Skywards Miles into Cashback

Emirates Skywards has announced more ways to spend Miles with Skywards Everyday, offering members the option to convert their Skywards Miles directly into cashback, for...

Coach Tourism Association (CTA) Brings Annual Convention to Derry for First Time

The Coach Tourism Association (CTA), the leading association for coach tourism in the UK, is hosting its annual convention in Derry for the first...

Supplier Spotlight: Unlock the Silk Road for your Clients with Cox & Kings

The Silk Road is one of the world’s most enduring travel stories, a network of ancient trade routes that connected East and West for...

Electric Ireland Named as Official Energy Sponsor of Irish Hotels Federation

Electric Ireland has been announced as Official Energy Sponsor of the Irish Hotels Federation (IHF). The three-year sponsorship with the IHF, the national body of hotels and guesthouses, sees...

Princess Cruises Lands Highest Recognition for Authentic Italian Cuisine for Onboard Pizzeria

From hand-stretched dough to time-honoured Italian techniques perfected at sea, Princess Cruises has announced that Alfredo’s Pizzeria aboard Sun Princess and Star Princess has...

Travel Suppliers Network Announces Official Schedule for TSN Roadshow 2026

Travel Suppliers Network has announced the official schedule for its TSN Roadshow 2026. We spoke to Craig Donnelly about this year's events and he was...

Cork Airport Unveils Significant Upgrades to Passenger User Experience

The passenger experience at Cork Airport is set to become a whole lot easier this summer thanks to the introduction of additional technical equipment...

Lorraine Gavigan Appointed General Manager of Cork’s Iconic Imperial Hotel

Lorraine Gavigan has been appointed General Manager of The Imperial Hotel Cork, taking the helm at one of Cork City’s most enduring landmarks and...

TIPTO Launches February Training Incentive for UK & Ireland Agents

Tour operator support group TIPTO has partnered with supplier member Gold Medal to launch its latest training incentive prize draw for UK and Ireland...

Waterford’s Dooley’s Hotel Named ‘Best 3-Star Hotel in Ireland’

The ever popular Dooley’s Hotel on Waterford’s Quayside is celebrating a Gold Award, having been announced as winners at the prestigious annual CIÉ Tours...

Shannon Airport Group Shortlisted for Two Prestigious Green Awards

The Shannon Airport Group has been shortlisted for two prestigious Green Awards: Green Public Sector Organisation of the Year and Green Large Organisation of...

How to Beat the Winter Storms: Emirates’ Anita Thomas has the Answers

While Ireland braces itself for yet more wet weather, it’s no wonder that the national conversation has shifted to holidays and blue skies.  For Irish...

Tourism Ireland on Promotion Trail at Nordic Trade Workshop in Stockholm

Ireland was promoted to 48 top tour operators and travel agents from Sweden, Denmark, Norway and Finland – at Tourism Ireland’s 2026 Nordic Trade...

Cork International Hotel Introduces Family Afternoon Tea for February Midterm Break 

The Cork International Hotel - part of the Trigon Hotels Group - has launched a Family Afternoon Tea for the February midterm which will...

Holland America Line Launches 3 Dozen Hawaii, Mexico, Pacific Coast & Panama Canal Itineraries for 2027/’28

Holland America Line is opening new voyages across some of the most sought-after vacation regions, with nearly three dozen itineraries in 2027-2028 spanning Hawaii, Mexico, the Panama Canal and the...

Destination Bucket-List: Aer Lingus Research Shows Event Holidays set to Fuel Travel in 2026

Destination events are set to fuel travel in 2026, according to Aer Lingus. Research from the airline shows that over one third (34%) of...

WTTC Examines Global Tourism Investment Challenges & Opportunities at Madrid Summit

The World Travel & Tourism Council (WTTC) has concluded a high-level meeting in Madrid, bringing together global industry leaders, ministers and senior policymakers to...

Isle of Man Steam Packet Gains Valuable Insights from Public Consultation into Future of Ferry Services

The Isle of Man Steam Packet Company - which operates the popular ferry service between the Isle of Man and the UK and Ireland...

Doolin Ranked Ireland’s Most Welcoming Town by Booking.com

Doolin has been named Ireland's most welcoming location by Booking.com as part of the online accommodation agent's annual traveller review awards. The coastal village, in...

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