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 Kicks Off Peaks 2025 Celebrations with UK & Ireland Agent Prize Giveaways

Playa Hotels & Resorts is kicking off its Peaks 2025 celebrations this month with a bumper set of prize giveaways available for UK and...

Ryanair Extends Travel Partnership with Erasmus Student Network

Ahead of the Christmas travel season, Ryanair has announced it will continue its partnership with the Erasmus Student Network (ESN) for an 8th year,...

Killashee Hotel Wins Diversity, Equality & Inclusion Award at Kildare Business Awards 2024

Killashee Hotel won the Diversity, Equality & Inclusion Award at the Kildare Business Awards 2024 which were presented by County Kildare Chamber at Killashee...

Royal Caribbean Unveils 2026/’27 Caribbean & North American Itineraries

Royal Caribbean has unveiled its 2026-2027 Caribbean and North-East American voyage line-up; set to feature Florida, Texas, Puerto Rio and more via its fleet...

Cunard Wins Prestigious Walpole British Luxury Brand of the Year Award

Cunard has been named Walpole’s British Luxury Brand of the Year after a landmark year that reinforced its position as a leader in luxury...

Travel Tip Tuesday with MagicGuides

Planning a Disney trip can be magical, but without the right strategy, long lines and crowded parks may dampen the experience. Jaimie Michaels, Editor at Disney travel planning...

United Airlines Sees 30% Jump in Bookings for European Christmas Market Destinations

US carrier United Airlines has reported a near 30% increase in bookings for European Christmas market destinations, compared to pre-Covid 2019. What’s more, the bookings...

Exploris Expeditions & Cruises to Expand Fleet with Two New Builds

French expedition cruise company Exploris Expeditions & Cruises is set to expand its fleet, just two years after being established. The company was formed in...

Cassidy Travel Wins Big at Customer Experience Awards 2024

Cassidy Travel recently took home the award for Best Customer Experience - Online Retailer at the Customer Experience Awards 2024. The awards ceremony took place...

Etihad Airways Sees 300,000 Increase in Monthly Passenger Numbers

Etihad Airways carried a total of 1.6 million passengers in October, latest monthly traffic statistics from the Abu Dhabi-based carrier show. That marked a 300,000...

Belfast City Airport Starts Festive Season with Christmas Tree Lights Event

Children from Belfast City Airport’s adopted schools have helped welcome in the start of the holiday season at the airport’s annual Christmas tree light...

Delta Air Lines Launches Major Revamp of SkyMiles Loyalty Programme

Delta Air Lines has launched a massive upgrade of its SkyMiles Experiences platform, which forms part of its SkyMiles passenger loyalty programme. The revamp aims...

Travel Counsellors Names Ciara MacConnell Corporate Travel Manager

Travel Counsellors Ireland, specialists in corporate and leisure travel, has announced the appointment of Ciara MacConnell as its new Corporate Travel Manager. In this role,...

US Luxury Travel Agents Embark on FAM Trip of Ireland

Eight luxury travel agents from the United States have been visiting Ireland as guests of Tourism Ireland, Fáilte Ireland and Tourism NI. The travel agents...

Aer Lingus Unveils New Benefits for AerClub Members Flying with BA & American Airlines

Aer Lingus has announced the introduction of new membership benefits for AerClub members flying with American Airlines and British Airways. This means that AerClub...

Air New Zealand Enlists Hollywood A-Lister Isla Fisher for Further Push into Aussie Market

Air New Zealand has unveiled a new campaign in the Australian market, enlisting Aussie A-lister and loyal fan of the airline, Isla Fisher, to...

‘Derry Girls’ Star Fronts New Tourism NI Promotional Campaign

A new campaign from Tourism Northern Ireland sees the tourist body partner with Kathy Kiera Clarke, or Aunt Sarah to millions of global fans...

Dublin Airport Partners with Enerpower/Greenvolt on 9MW Solar Farm to Provide 13% of Electricity Requirements

Dublin Airport is making a significant step towards sustainability with the implementation of a 9 megawatt (MW) solar farm, installed by Enerpower powered by...

Great Lakes USA Launches New Travel Guide, ‘Great Lakes, Great Experiences’

Great Lakes USA (GLUSA) has launched its latest guide to the region, Great Lakes Great Experiences. Showcasing the breathtaking natural beauty, cultural tapestry and the...

CLIA Opens for 2025 Membership in UK & Ireland – New Benefits and Events Unveiled

Following a record year in 2024, Cruise Lines International Association (CLIA) has opened for 2025 membership in the UK & Ireland. Travel agents are...

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