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.

Playa Hotels & Resorts Marks Peaks 2026 with UK & Ireland Agent Sale Offer

Playa Hotels & Resorts has announced that agents across the UK and Ireland can pass on significant savings to clients looking for a Caribbean...

Avalon Waterways Hosts Irish Agents on FAM Trip Aboard ‘Avalon View’

Avalon Waterways has successfully hosted Irish travel agents onboard as part of its ongoing commitment to trade engagement, giving partners the opportunity to experience...

Carnival Corporation Forecasts Strong 2026 Following Bumper Year of Growth

Carnival Corporation - the world's largest cruise company - expects another bumper year of growth in 2026 following a record year in 2025. The group...

EasyJet Includes Belfast International Airport on 2026 Fearless Flyer Course Roadshow

EasyJet has announced Belfast International Airport as one of the nine locations for its Fearless Flyer course roadshow - which aims to bolster confidence...

Spain Launches International Tender for Renovation & Operation of Madrid’s Iconic Palacio de Congresos

The Spanish Ministry of Industry and Tourism, through Turespaña, has announced an international tender for the concession to renovate, modernise, and operate the historic...

NCL Announces 2027/2028 Deployment & Return of Guest-Favourite ‘Free at Sea Plus’ Package

Norwegian Cruise Line (NCL) has announced its highly-anticipated winter 2027/2028 deployment and the return of its guest-favourite Free at Sea Plus™ package offering more...

TUI Care Foundation Invites Travellers to Explore its Global Philanthropic Projects

The TUI Care Foundation unveils a series of immersive experiences that invite travellers and local residents to explore its global projects in a personal...

Hilton Brings Waldorf Astoria Brand to Spain, with Marbella Opening in 2029

Hilton and Higuerón Developments today announced the signing of Waldorf Astoria Marbella, bringing the iconic Waldorf Astoria brand to Spain’s Malaga Province. Opening in...

Seabourn Unveils Epic 120-Day Cape to Cape World Cruise Onboard ‘Seabourn Quest’ in 2028

Luxury and expedition cruise specialist, Seabourn has unveiled one of its most extraordinary journeys yet: the 2028 Cape to Cape World Cruise, a 120-day voyage...

Belfast City Airport Set For 10,000 Passengers Each Day During Festive Period

With up to 10,000 passengers expected to pass through the terminal each day in December, Belfast City Airport has issued advice for those travelling to and from the heart of the...

MSC Cruises Unveils Summer 2026 Eastern Med Itineraries; Türkiye, Greece, Montenegro & Italy Included

MSC Cruises has unveiled new Eastern Mediterranean itineraries for summer 2026, offering travellers a week-long journey through some of the region’s most iconic and up...

Universal Studios Granted Initial Planning Permission for UK Theme Park

Universal Studios has been granted initial planning permission for its planned theme park in the UK. The park – which is due to open in...

KLM Starts Operation of Electric Plane Tow Tractors at Amsterdam’s Schiphol Airport

KLM has put its first new electric Goldhofer aircraft tow tractors into operation at Schiphol Airport. This marks another step towards the airline’s goal...

Travel Ledger Appoints Chris North Head of Business Development for UK & Ireland

Travel Ledger, the leading B2B billing and settlement platform for the travel industry, has appointed Chris North as Head of Business Development UK &...

Shannon Airport to Cater for Over 125,000 Passengers this Christmas; 10% Ahead of Last Year

Shannon Airport expects to cater for more than 125,000 passengers over the Christmas season – marking an increase of 10% on the same period...

Royalton Hotels & Resorts Expands ‘Vessence’ Brand with Royalton Vessence Cancun

Following the strong excitement generated by the announcement of Royalton Vessence Barbados and the remarkable reception of its forward-thinking concept, Royalton Hotels & Resorts is ready...

Avalon Waterways Continues Irish Investment with New Brochure & Travel Trade Activity

Avalon Waterways continues to invest in Ireland with a brand-new brochure and continued extensive presence and activity within the market through the travel trade. This...

Lufthansa Group Retrofits Airbus A320 Fleet with 4D Tech; Optimising Flight Paths and Lowering Emissions

Lufthansa Group is retrofitting its existing Airbus A320 fleet to optimise flight routes, add efficiency and lower emissions. Starting in 2026, 134 Airbus A320s...

Quark Expeditions Launches ‘This is Polar’ Trade Competition as Part of 2026 Wave Season

Leading polar expedition cruise specialist, Quark Expeditions has launched its new This is Polar Competition, inviting Travel Advisors from around Europe, the Middle East and Africa to participate for a...

Crystal Cruises Enhances Agent Booking Powers by Joining Traveltek’s ‘iSell Connect’ Platform

Crystal Cruises has enhanced its partnership with Traveltek, with agent partners now able to book via the iSell Connect platform.  This development will make...

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