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.

MSC Cruises Reveals Onboard Artwork for Upcoming ‘MSC World Asia’ Ship

MSC Cruises has revealed new details about the ship-wide artwork that will be featured on MSC World Asia, the line’s highly anticipated new flagship set to...

Barbados at 60: New Hotels, Attractions & Events Aplenty

As Barbados prepares to mark 60 years of independence in 2026, the island is gearing up for a landmark year of celebration, investment and...

“Allez les Verts”: Dawson Travel & Lee Travel Lead the Way to Paris for Six Nations Opener

Even with an early start this morning, the atmosphere at Cork Airport was one of excitement and anticipation as nearly 750 Irish rugby fans...

Radisson Opens New Tenerife Property as Spanish Expansion Continues

Radisson Hotel Group has further expanded in the Spanish market with the opening of Radisson Resort & Residences Tenerife, a tranquil new destination set...

Explore Worldwide Sees Strong Booking Start to 2026

Small group adventure travel specialist, Explore Worldwide has announced a powerful start to 2026, with a bumper January delivering strong early momentum and signalling another...

Maldives-Based Finolhu Seaside Resort Turns to Solar Power to Advance Sustainability Push

In a major step toward sustainable hospitality and carbon reduction, Finolhu Seaside - in the Maldives - has successfully implemented a 1,185 kWp rooftop solar...

Visit Cork Targets Canada & Germany in Green Tourism Promotion Drive

Tourism in Cork is set to benefit from expanded international promotion in Germany and Canada, additional marketing campaigns, sustainability and accessibility initiatives, and more...

MSC Cruises Announces Landmark Partnership with Marine Conversation Organisation ORCA

MSC Cruises has announced a landmark partnership with marine conservation organisation ORCA, deploying the first dedicated ORCA-trained Marine Mammal Observer (MMO) aboard a ship...

PATA to Deliver Training to 600 UK & Ireland Agents Over Coming Months

Pacific Asia Travel Association (PATA) UK & Ireland, plans to deliver even more training for its travel agent members, as the organisation looks to...

Rome Introduces €2 Visitor Fee for Trevi Fountain to Counter Overcrowding

Rome has introduced a new visitor levy for one of its most iconic tourist attractions, the Trevi Fountain. While visitors will still be able to...

Dublin Airport Posts Busiest January on Record, with 2.48 Million Passengers Passing Through its Terminals

A record-breaking January saw a total of 2.48 million passengers pass through Dublin Airport, a +14% increase on the same month last year.  The sharp...

Cork International Hotel Judged Ireland’s Best Hotel Breakfast at Gold Medal Hotel Awards

The Cork International Hotel has been awarded Ireland’s Best Hotel Breakfast at the prestigious Gold Medal Hotel Awards 2025.  The Cork International Hotel scooped the...

China Airlines Lowers Fares from Ireland to Asia and Australia

China Airlines has completed an extensive fare review for all fares from Ireland to Taiwan, Asia and Australia/New Zealand.  Fares have been reduced and a new 90-days advance purchase...

Aer Lingus Regional Announces New Dublin-Tours Route

Aer Lingus Regional has announced a new direct service between Dublin and the French city of Tours, which is seen as the traditional urban...

Emerald Cruises & Tours Announces 2026/’27 Southeast Asia Itineraries

Emerald Cruises & Tours has announced its highly anticipated 2026/2027 Southeast Asia River Cruising season is available for booking. These voyages feature luxurious journeys along the legendary Mekong...

Obeo Travel Hosts Irish Travel Agents on an Iceland Adventure

Obeo Travel, the Icelandic DMC run by Rannveig Snorradottir and operating in Ireland since 2016 hosted six lucky agents on an adventure trip to...

WTTC Switches Global Headquarters from London to Madrid

The World Travel & Tourism Council (WTTC) has announced Madrid as the location for its new global office, moving from London. Five destinations expressed interest...

Ryanair Posts 2% Rise in January Passenger Numbers to 12.7 Million

Ryanair carried 12.7 million passengers across its extensive route network in January; 2% more than in the corresponding month last year; latest operational figures...

Eurocamp Enters Belgium as Part of Major European Expansion Drive

Eurocamp has unveiled 14 new holiday parcs for 2026, including its first in Belgium as the company continues to expand in Europe. Six of the...

Catherine Phelan Named IHF Midlands Branch ‘Employee of the Year’

Catherine Phelan, Senior Accommodation Assistant at Ballyfin Demesne, Co. Laois has been announced as the 2026 Irish Hotels Federation (IHF) Midlands Branch ‘Employee of the Year’. The announcement was made at an awards lunch...

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