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.

CIE Tours’ Booking Levels ‘Ahead of Expectations’

CIE Tours - the largest operator of guided tours to Ireland in the North American market - has said booking levels for this year...

IATA Announces New Guidance to Help Airlines Improve Travel Experience of Passengers with Disabilities

Aviation industry group the International Air Transport Association (IATA) has announced new guidance to assist airlines and handling agents to transport mobility aids safely...

Center Parcs Scraps Plans for Latest UK Park

Popular adventure holiday company Center Parcs has scrapped plans for its latest UK facility. The company had planned to build and open a £400m adventure...

Royal Caribbean Shares the Love with Agents Ahead of Valentine’s Day

Royal Caribbean International is sharing the love ahead of Valentine’s Day with a new ‘Rewards Accelerator’ incentive for agents on all new bookings made...

Cliffs of Moher Strikes Gold at CIE Tours Awards

The Cliffs of Moher Experience in County Clare has won a Gold Award and the accolade of 'Best Visit' in Ireland at the annual...

Ryanair Expands 2023 Derry Schedule

Ryanair has boosted its services at City of Derry Airport, with the addition of 8 more weekly flights to and from Manchester. With flights running...

Palle Laursen Appointed Executive Vice President, Head of Marine at Royal Caribbean

Danish national Palle Laursen has been appointed executive vice president, head of marine at Royal Caribbean Group. Mr Laursen starts in the newly-created post on...

Viking Cruises Adds New Ship to Seine River Paris-Normandy Route

River cruise company Viking Cruises is expanding its fleet on its Seine River route, which runs from Paris to the Heart of Normandy. The new...

Busch Gardens Tampa Bay to Open Tallest and Fastest Ride on February 27

Busch Gardens Tampa Bay has announced that Serengeti Flyer, the world’s tallest and fastest ride of its kind, will open on February 27. With each...

MSC Reveals Top Destinations Itineraries for 2023

MSC Cruises has, today, revealed information about its 2023 itineraries, specifically the top destinations to discover. From well-known hot spots to off the beaten...

Tourism Ireland Leads Delegation on Sales ‘Blitz’ of the US

Tourism Ireland, together with a delegation of 15 tourism companies from Ireland and four American tour operators, is undertaking a sales blitz to the United...

Ryanair Adds Belfast Route to Edinburgh Summer 2023 Schedule

Ryanair has extended its services in and out of Edinburgh, including a new route to Belfast, as part of its ever-strengthening summer 2023 schedule. Ryanair’s...

From ‘Excited Experientialists to Pioneering Pathfinders’ – Amadeus Outlines the Four Faces of the New Traveller

Leading travel technology company Amadeus has forecast how people will travel over the next 10 years, by identifying four distinct traveller brackets people will...

Press-Up Group Looking to Expand into Belfast with Dean Hotel Brand

Leading Irish hospitality group Press-Up Group is set to expand into Belfast, with planning permission being sought for a 91-bedroom hotel on Bedford Street...

Tony Roberts to Leave Seabourn Cruise Line and Exit Cruise Industry Entirely

Cruise industry veteran Tony Roberts is leaving Seabourn Cruise Line, Carnival’s luxury subsidiary, and exiting the industry entirely after 23 years. Mr Roberts – who...

Princess Cruises Announces 2024 Alaska Season

Princess Cruises has announced its summer 2024 Alaska cruises and cruise tours are now on sale.  When visiting Alaska, guests choose Princess Cruises more than...

Dublin Airport Sees Busiest January Ever with 2.1 Million Passengers Flying Through

Dublin Airport enjoyed its busiest January ever with just over 2.1 million passengers travelling through during the opening month of the year, according to...

Turkish Airlines Bowling Tournament 2023 Launched

Turkish Airlines has announced details of its 2023 Bowling Tournament – the 9th year the event has been held, and the 7th year of...

Jet2.Com Increases Flight Frequency From Belfast to Tenerife and Mallorca

UK leisure holiday company Jet2.com/Jet2holidays has increased frequency from a number of destinations - including Belfast International Airport - to Tenerife and Mallorca for...

Irish Rail ‘Considering’ Onboard Vending Machines on Inter-City Trains

Numerous media outlets have reported that the installation of onboard vending machines is actively under consideration by Irish Rail across its inter-city rail network. The...

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