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.

Irish Holidaymakers Increasingly Looking at Off-Peak Booking to Save Money, Survey Shows

A major study has revealed the most popular months among Multitrip.com customers for going on holiday in 2026, revealing the rising popularity of an...

Edinburgh Crowned 2026 ‘Breakout Star’ as Irish Bookings Skyrocket by 75%, Loveholidays Reports

Edinburgh has been named the number one emerging destination for Irish holidaymakers in 2026, following a 75% year-on-year surge in bookings, according to new...

TUI Strengthens Commitment to Northern Finland/Lapland

TUI has announced a significant strengthening of its services to Northern Finland and Lapland. Not only is Finland an important market for TUI, but the...

IHF Annual Conference: Structural Barriers Stalling Vital Hotel Expansion and Regional Economic Development, Delegates Told

Speaking at the Irish Hotels Federation’s (IHF) Annual Conference today, IHF Chief Executive Paul Gallagher warned Ireland’s tourism infrastructure is at a critical crossroads. He...

Etihad Posts Record Year with Profits, Revenues & Passenger Volumes Surging

Etihad Airways has posted record figures for its latest financial year; with revenues, profits and passenger volumes surging. Revenue was up by 21% to $8.3bn,...

IHF Annual Conference: Chantalle Wymbs Named National Employee of the Year

Chantalle Wymbs, Chef de Partie at Harvey’s Point, Donegal, has been named the Irish Hotels Federation (IHF) National Employee of the Year at the...

Belfast International Airport Lands Top Airport Service Quality Award

Belfast International Airport has achieved the Airport Service Quality (ASQ) Award from Airports Council International (ACI) for the Best Airport at Departures (5 to...

From Robots to Game Shows: MSC Cruises Unveils Next Generation Entertainment Offering

MSC Cruises has unveiled a major revamp of its onboard entertainment offering; essentially taking entertainment at sea to the next level in 2026 with...

United Airlines Increases Benefits for MileagePlus Credit Cardholders: More Miles, Exclusive Flight Discounts

United Airlines is giving travellers three new reasons to hold and use a United MileagePlus® credit or debit card: the ability to earn up...

Travel Counsellors Ireland Seeing Double-Digit Percentage Growth in Bookings in February

Travel Counsellors Ireland has seen double-digit growth in February bookings, Managing Director, Cathy Burke has revealed. Speaking to RTÉ, Ms Burke said: “Sales were up...

Ciaran O’Neill Appointed Managing Director of New Belfast Landmark The Bedford Hotel

The Bedford Hotel Belfast, a landmark boutique property set to open for bookings in May, has appointed Ciaran O’Neill as Managing Director. A veteran hotelier...

CLIA Seeking Riders for 10th Anniversary Charity Bike Ride

Cruise Lines International Association (CLIA) has announced its annual charity cycle ride will take place on June 3, 2026. The ride, which this year...

ITAA Urges Irish Holidaymakers on Mexico’s West Coast to Follow DFA Guidance

The Irish Travel Agents Association (ITAA) is advising anyone planning to travel to the state of Jalisco, or surrounding areas on Mexico's Pacific west...

Riverside Luxury Cruises Planning Expanded Itineraries & New Themed Cruises

Riverside Luxury Cruises is planning to expand its itineraries and introduce new themed cruises, including golf- and beer-focused journeys this year. Riverside is kicking off...

IHF Annual Conference: Headwind Concerns, but Hoteliers Ready to Invest & Grow

Mounting business costs and global uncertainty are the primary concerns facing hoteliers as they gather today for the Irish Hotels Federation’s (IHF) 88th Annual Conference...

Southern Africa’s Low-Footprint Lodges Answer Luxury Travel’s Sustainability Shift

Luxury travel is changing, but not in the way resorts once predicted. Bigger is no longer better, and excess is no longer the marker...

Princess Cruises Marks ‘National Margarita Day’ with Guinness World Record for Most Margaritas Sold in 8 Hours

Princess Cruises raised a salted-rim glass to National Margarita Day in record-breaking style, breaking a new GUINNESS WORLD RECORDS™ title for the Most Margaritas...

AC Group Announces Partnership with Great Little Breaks Across UK, Ireland & France

Tour operator AC Group has announced a partnership with fellow UK company Great Little Breaks, to offer fully serviced touring and holiday experiences across...

Aer Lingus & Aer Lingus Regional Unveil Enhanced Summer Schedules at Cork Airport

Aer Lingus has announced a significant expansion of its summer schedule to and from Cork Airport for 2026 - covering both it and the...

Maverick Helicopters Earns Highest Safety Accolade in the US

Maverick Helicopters has once again earned the highest safety accolade in the US, marking its 15th consecutive win. The helicopter tour operator has received...

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