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.

Explora Journeys Offers Passengers Limited Time Complimentary Meal at ‘Anthology’ Signature Restaurant

Explora Journeys has announced a special opportunity for passengers to elevate their journey with a special culinary experience at Anthology, its signature Italian-themed finedining...

Strong Demand Being Shown for Ireland’s Golf Tourism Offering

The annual Ireland Golf Convention 2024 got underway this week at Druids Glen Hotel and Golf Resort, County Wicklow, in Ireland’s Ancient East.  The event,...

Anantara The Marker Dublin Hotel Wins at Condé Nast Traveler Readers’ Choice Awards

Anantara The Marker Dublin Hotel has been ranked third favourite hotel in Ireland in the 2024 Condé Nast Traveler Readers’ Choice Awards. It was also...

Ryanair Renews Call for Government to Ensure Additional Slots at Dublin Airport

Ryanair has renewed its call on Transport Minister Eamon Ryan and Tourism Minister Catherine Martin to issue a Letter of Direction to the Irish...

Budget 2025: Fáilte Ireland Welcomes Tourism-Specific Funding

Fáilte Ireland has welcomed the tourism specific funding announced in Budget 2025, this week. CEO of Fáilte Ireland Paul Kelly stated: “The funding secured by...

Stansted Express to Divert to Stratford Due to Liverpool Street Station Christmas Closure

The popular Stansted Express rail link – which is heavily used by Ryanair customers flying from Ireland to London, and which connects Stansted Airport...

Air Passenger Tax Hike will be ‘Disastrous’ for French Economy, IATA Warns

The French Government’s proposed tax increases on air transport would be “disastrous” for France’s economy, the International Air Transport Association (IATA) has warned. It is...

From Brissy to Brittany: The Most In-Demand and Trending Destinations for 2025

Brisbane, Brittany, Franschhoek and Koh Samui top the list of the most heavily trending and in-demand holiday destinations, according to American Express Travel and...

Dublin Airport Likely to Exceed Passenger Cap as Monthly Customer Numbers Hit Record Highs

Airport operator daa has reiterated Dublin Airport is on course to breach its 32 million passenger limit this year, after monthly passenger volumes hit...

Stena Line Launches New Family Hub Area Onboard Dublin to Holyhead Route

Ferry operator Stena Line has launched a new family hub area onboard its Dublin to Holyhead route. It features an interactive wall, digital floor projections...

Australia’s New South Wales Region Celebrates Record Year of Visitor Spending

The New South Wales region of Australia (NSW) is celebrating another record-breaking year for its visitor economy, with total visitor expenditure reaching a new...

Intrepid Travel Invests in Holy City Rickshaw Program in Varanasi

Responsible travel specialist Intrepid Travel has launched an initiative in the Indian city of Varanasi, empowering women to enter the workforce in the country’s...

Emirates Launches Large Scale Solar Energy Project in Dubai

Emirates has partnered with Etihad Clean Energy Development to launch a large-scale solar energy project at the Emirates Engineering Centre in Dubai. The signing ceremony...

Ireland West Airport Announces Groningen Charter Service for Summer 2025

Ireland West Airport, in Knock, has announced a new weekly charter service operating from Groningen in the Netherlands to the West of Ireland, for...

Princess Adds Matthew McConaughey’s Pantalones Organic Tequila to Premium Liquors Collection

Princess Cruises has added Pantalones Organic Tequila – which is owned by actor Matthew McConaughey and his wife, author and entrepreneur Camila Alves McConaughey...

ITAA Conference Delegates Ready for ‘Jewel of the Mediterranean’

The Irish Travel Agents Association (ITAA) Annual Conference is taking place later this month in the Jewel of the Mediterranean - Almería, Spain. Delegates will...

Budget 2025: Tourism Ireland Welcomes Tourism Marketing Fund Allocation

Tourism Ireland has welcomed the additional funding allocated to the agency in Budget 2025, including via the €61.4m Tourism Marketing Fund.Alice Mansergh, Chief Executive...

Riviera Travel Introduces E-Learning Tool for Travel Agents

Riviera Travel has introduced a new e-learning platform to help travel agents improve their brand knowledge. Riviera Explorer, which goes live on October 3, represents...

Ryanair Launches 2 New Routes From Cork as Part of Winter 2024 Schedule

Ryanair has announced two new routes to and from Cork as part of its new winter 2024 schedule at the airport. The two new routes...

Malaga Introduces Fines for Disruptive Visiting Tourists

Malaga has warned tourists they may be fined up to €750 for breaking new etiquette rules when visiting the city. The rules are designed for...

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