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.

Ireland Promoted as Leading Business Tourism Destination at IMEX America in Las Vegas

‘Meet in Ireland' – that’s the message at IMEX America in Las Vegas this week. Tourism Ireland – together with Fáilte Ireland and Tourism...

Explora Journeys to Bring Michelin Star Dining Onboard EXPLORA II with ‘Chef Invité Series’

Explora Journeys has announced the launch of its Chef Invité Series. The event will see multi-Michelin-starred chef, Thierry Marx, sail aboard EXPLORA II during an...

Inspiring Journeys Launches Brand New Tours for 2025/26 Itinerary

Australian tour operator Inspiring Journeys has launched its 2025/26 programme, including three brand-new tours promising to uncover the “best kept secrets” in Australia. The brand...

Blue Diamond Resorts Launches Dedicated Rewards Programme for UK & Ireland Agents

Blue Diamond Resorts has launched its own dedicated agent rewards programme, allowing travel professionals across the UK and Ireland to effortlessly log bookings, access...

Etihad More than Doubles Frequency on Abu Dhabi-Jaipur Route Less than 3 Months After Launch

Etihad is boosting its weekly route between Abu Dhabi and Jaipur to 10 flights per week from December 15. The expansion of the route –...

Future of Dublin-Donegal Route in Danger Due to Passenger Cap, Emerald Airlines Warns

The Dublin-Donegal air route may end as a consequence of the Dublin Airport passenger cap, the head of Emerald Airlines – which operates the...

Royal Caribbean Unveils Plans for Next Private Cruise Destination – Perfect Day Mexico

Royal Caribbean has unveiled plans for the next location in its Perfect Day Collection of private cruises destinations – Perfect Day Mexico. The new destination...

Emerald Airlines Boss Urges Taoiseach to Intervene in Dublin Passenger Cap Row; Likens Issue to ‘Ireland’s Brexit’

The boss of Emerald Airlines – which operates the Aer Lingus Regional service – has branded the Dublin Airport passenger cap controversy as “Ireland’s...

Dalata Hotel Group Completes €600m Refinancing to Fund Continued Growth

Dalata Hotel Group has finalised a €600m refinancing to help fuel its continued growth. The group – which owns and operates the Clayton and Maldron...

Cunard Launches New Programme of Voyages

Luxury cruise line Cunard has announced its new programme of voyages sailing from October 2026 to April 2027. Guests will be able to enjoy more than 40 new...

Follow the Camino Nominated for Customer Experience Awards 2024

Irish specialist tour operator Follow the Camino has been shortlisted as one of the finalists in the Customer Experience Awards 2024 for ‘Best Customer...

Emirates to Host Cabin Crew Recruitment Drives in Dublin and Cork this Month

Emirates is hosting two cabin crew recruitment days in Ireland this month. The airline already has more than 225 Irish employees as part of its...

Riyadh Air Signs 9-Year Stadium Naming Rights Deal with Atletico Madrid

Saudi Arabian airline Riyadh Air has signed a 9-year sponsorship agreement with Spanish football club Atletico Madrid, which will see the airline become title...

Loganair Named Sustainable Airline of the Year by European Regional Airline Association

Loganair has been named Sustainable Airline of the Year for 2024 by the European Regional Airline Association (ERA). The UK’s largest regional airline collected the...

Timeshifter’s Jet-Lag Management App Passes 1 Million User Milestone

A groundbreaking jet lag management app – developed by leading circadian technology company Timeshifter – has passed the 1 million user milestone. The app is...

Emirates Showcases New Services and Innovations to Aid Passengers with Disabilities

Emirates has showcased a number of new services and innovative products for use by people with disabilities making it easier for them when flying...

Game of Thrones Propels Dublin to 2nd Biggest TV Tourism Location in Europe

Dublin has emerged as the 2nd highest European revenue earner from TV Tourism - which sees people holiday to filming locations of their favourite...

Guinness Open Gate Brewery Certified as an Autism & Sensory-Friendly Tourist Attraction

The Guinness Open Gate Brewery has been accredited by Ireland’s Autism Charity, AsIAm, as a certified autism and sensory-friendly venue. The collaboration between the Guinness...

Houston’s George Bush Intercontinental Airport to Open $1bn Expanded Terminal this Month

Houston’s George Bush Intercontinental Airport is set to open its new expanded terminal later this month, following five years of construction work and more...

Taiwan Makes Sustainability Central to New Tourism Strategy

Taiwan has positioned sustainability as the main focus of its tourism offering going forward. The country has introduced a comprehensive tourism strategy focused on Sustainable...

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