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.

Travel Tech Firm Hubby Launches eSIM Solution in UK & Ireland Markets

Travel tech company Hubby has launched its eSIM solution in the UK and Ireland market, marking its arrival with an integration with online travel...

Canada Tourism Revenues Set to Soar this Year, According to WTTC Forecasts

Canada’s inbound tourism industry is set to soar this year, according to World Travel & Tourism Council (WTTC) forecasts. Latest data from the WTTC suggests...

Donegal’s Redcastle Hotel Named Ulster Hotel Restaurant of the Year

Redcastle Hotel, in Co Donegal, has won Ulster Hotel Restaurant of the Year, at the Yes Chef Awards 2024. The hotel – which is located...

Emirates Signs Interline Agreement with Mexican Low Fares Carrier Viva Aerobus

Emirates and Mexican low-cost operator Viva Aerobus have signed an interline agreement to enhance connectivity for passengers travelling to Mexico. The partnership will boost access...

Titanic Belfast Launches Emigration and Exploration-Themed Choral Music Event

TITANIC Belfast has launched a unique event that is set to take guests on a journey of emigration and exploration through an eclectic and...

Celebrity Cruises Enhances ‘The Retreat’ Luxury Suite Experience

Celebrity Cruises has unveiled significant improvements and enhancements to its luxury The Retreat premium onboard suite experience. “At The Retreat, the world really does revolve...

Delta Air Lines Increases Seat Capacity on Shannon-New York Route as Maiden Flight Met with Huge Demand

Shannon Airport has welcomed Delta Air Lines’ decision to increase seat capacity on its new daily Shannon to New York-JFK service as the first...

Belfast City Airport Commences Charter Services to Barcelona and Bologna with Royal Caribbean

Belfast City Airport has officially commenced its highly anticipated charter services to Barcelona and Bologna with Royal Caribbean International. This enhanced flight service provides Belfast...

Ireland Slips in Global Travel & Tourism Rankings

Ireland has slipped three places to number 24 in the latest annual global tourism rankings study by the World Economic Forum (WEF). The WEF’s latest...

International Tourism Back to Pre-Covid Health, But Challenges Remain, World Economic Forum Warns

International tourism has fully recovered to pre-pandemic levels, but different regions are improving at different speeds and major challenges remain, according to the latest...

Jet2 Announces New Belfast to Mallorca Winter Sun ’25/’26 Route

Holiday airline and tour operator Jet2 has announced an expansion of its Northern Ireland operations, with a new route from Belfast to Palma, in...

Domes Resorts Completes Greece and Portugal FAM Trip Season with UK & Ireland Agents

Luxury hospitality group Domes Resorts has successfully conducted a series of familiarisation (FAM) trips throughout May, welcoming over 200 travel agents, tour operators, and...

Ryanair Launches €12.99 Weekend Flash Seat Sale for May/June Travel

Ryanair has launched another flash seat sale – with this one offering flights from €12.99 – for travel throughout the remainder of May and...

Explora Journeys Partners with American Express Cruise Privileges Program

Explora Journeys – the luxury ocean travel brand of MSC Group – has formed a partnership with American Express Cruise Privileges Program (CPP), with...

IATA to Focus on African Aviation Sustainability at WOCFA Conference in Johannesburg in July

Global aviation representative group The International Air Transport Association (IATA) is taking its Wings of Change Focus Africa Conference (WOCFA) to Johannesburg, South Africa,...

Emirates Celebrates International Wine Day by Introducing More Rare Vintages Onboard This Summer

Emirates is celebrating International Wine Day – which falls tomorrow May 25 – with the introduction of even more rare vintages in the sky...

Krakow Ranked Most Affordable European Weekend City Break Destination

Krakow has been ranked the most affordable European city for a weekend city break. The study - by global luggage storage provider, Stasher - analysed...

OneFineStay Unveils New Collection of Luxury Villas in Provence

OneFineStay - the world’s leading luxury private rental brand – has announced its latest collection of villas in the heart of Provence, France.  Spanning some of the region’s finest...

MSC Cruises to Serve the Mediterranean with 9 Ships This Summer

MSC Cruises has announced that nine (9) of its ships will be calling at popular Mediterranean hotspots this summer. Destination Highlights Include: Valencia, Spain –Valencia is a...

Strong Leisure and Business Bookings Drive Travelodge Revenue Growth

Budget hotel giant Travelodge has reported a strong trading updater for the first quarter of the year – showing total revenue up by 3.5%,...

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