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.

Take it to the Limit…Las Vegas Reveals Smorgasbord of Entertainment & Attractions for 2026!

Vegas is back with a bang for 2026...! The good folk at the Las Vegas Conventions and Visitors Authority have compiled an exhaustive list...

Explora Journeys Launches Limited-Time ‘Journeys Collections’ 40% Discount Offer

Explora Journeys, the luxury ocean travel brand of the MSC Group, has launched a limited-time offer, inviting guests to plan their next ultra-elegant adventure...

Clayton and Maldron Owner Dalata Hotel Group Finalises Sale to Scandinavian Consortium

Dalata Hotel Group – which owns the popular Clayton and Maldron hotel chains – has finalised its sale following clearance of the deal by...

Virgin Voyages Boosts European, UK, Australia/NZ Teams with Key Appointments

Virgin Voyages has strengthened its on-the-ground presence with key appointments across its core international markets of the UK, mainland Europe and Australia/New Zealand. The move...

Aer Lingus and Tesco Ireland Announce Loyalty Scheme Partnership

Aer Lingus and Tesco Ireland have announced a new partnership that offers AerClub members a unique opportunity to turn their Tesco Clubcard vouchers into...

Ryanair Monthly Update Shows 5% Passenger Increase for October

Ryanair carried 19.2 million passengers across its extensive route network in October, latest monthly traffic stats for the airline show. The October figure represented a...

Dublin and Cork Airports Continue Record Growth, with 3.6 Million Passengers in October

Dublin and Cork Airports - both operated by daa - have continued to report record passenger numbers, with latest monthly figures showing a combined...

Captain’s Choice Launches Egypt Itinerary Around New Grand Egyptian Museum

Private tour specialist, Captain’s Choice has launched a new Egypt trip itinerary set to include a visit to the country’s new Grand Egyptian Museum. Officially...

Pittsburgh Makes Nat Geo ‘Best of the World: Where to Go in 2026’ List

Pittsburgh has earned a spot on an elite international travel list for the second time this year – this time, National Geographic’s prestigious Best...

WTM London: WTTC Reveals Swiss DMC HiSEAS as Newest Global Member

The World Travel & Tourism Council (WTTC) has unveiled HiSEAS International as its newest Global Member, joining an exclusive network of the world’s most...

Ryanair Carries Record Passenger Numbers in First Half of Year; Ups Full-Year Traffic Target

Ryanair carried a record number of passengers in the first half of this year, whilst also generating strong profit and revenue growth, the airline’s...

Travel Counsellors Ireland Celebrates 20 Years in Business

Travel Counsellors Ireland, the premium leisure and corporate travel specialists, is celebrating 20 years in business, a milestone that reflects two decades of transforming...

Wicklow’s Hotel & Spa Resorts.com Reports Surge in Irish & International Luxury Hotel Voucher Sales

Wicklow-based Hotel & Spa Resorts.com is fast becoming one of Ireland’s most exciting travel success stories, reporting a 187% rise in voucher sales as...

British Airways Launches Direct Heathrow to St Louis Summer Route

British Airways has launched a new summer-only direct route from London Heathrow to St Louis. Taking off next April, the route will operate four times...

Dublin Airport In Tune Again as Popular Public Piano Makes Welcome Return

The ears of passengers in Dublin Airport were happy this weekend as the popular public piano returned to Terminal 1's Arrivals Hall following a...

Inbound Tourist Numbers Up; but Visitor Spend & Length of Stays in Marked Decline

Last month saw another mixed performance for Ireland’s inbound tourist attractiveness, with visitor numbers increasing, but visitor spend in huge decline. Furthermore, the amount of...

Advantage Travel Partnership Announces Madrid as 2026 Annual Conference Host City

The UK-based Advantage Travel Partnership has selected Madrid as host city for its highly anticipated 2026 Annual Conference. The premier industry event will take place...

ITAA Leadership Course Graduates Collect Their Qualifications at Shelbourne Hotel Function

Graduates of the Leadership Excellence in the Travel Industry programme were presented with their qualifications at a graduation ceremony in the Shelbourne Hotel. The...

Royal Caribbean Reveals European Holiday Line-Up for 2027 Season

Royal Caribbean has revealed its bold new lineup of European holidays for the 2027 season. Kicking off the adventures is the new Royal Beach Club Santorini that will combine the...

Global Air Passenger Demand Up 4%, in September, IATA Figures Show

Global air passenger demand jumped 3.6%, year-on-year, in September, latest monthly figures from the International Air Transport Association (IATA) show. International travel demand drove the...

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