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.

Oceania Cruises Announces First Ever Full Winter Season of Mediterranean Sailings

Luxury, culinary-focused cruise line Oceania Cruises has announced its first-ever full winter season of Mediterranean sailings aboard Oceania Allura. The collection of 17 sailings in winter...

WTM London: Tourism Ireland Out in Force to Promote Inbound Traffic North & South

Minister for Enterprise, Tourism and Employment Peter Burke joined Tourism Ireland in London this week, to promote the island of Ireland at the world’s...

Zagreb Tourist Board Joins WTTC as Destination Partner

The World Travel & Tourism Council (WTTC) has unveiled the Zagreb Tourist Board as a Destination Partner, reinforcing WTTC’s growing network of leading destinations...

TUI Announces Partnership with Mindtrip: AI Travel Inspiration Becomes a Bookable Reality

In an industry-first move, TUI has entered into a strategic partnership with AI-powered travel platform Mindtrip.  At the core of the partnership is the integration...

Dunluce Lodge Joins Prestigious Ranks of ‘Ireland’s Blue Book Guide’ Members

Dunluce Lodge is set to join the prestigious ranks of Ireland’s Blue Book, taking its place among the country’s most elegant and characterful retreats known for the highest standards of hospitality to...

TUI Futureshapers Launches Programme to Help Sustain Albania’s Rural Tourism Economy

Albania’s rural communities have long faced challenges in accessing the benefits of the country’s growing tourism sector, which has largely concentrated on urban and...

National Geographic-Lindblad Expeditions Expands 2007/28 Season with New Itineraries

Underscoring Lindblad Expeditions’ continued investment in small-ship exploration along the world’s most storied waterways, National Geographic-Lindblad Expeditions has announced an expanded 2027–2028 season for its...

Ryanair Reminds Passengers of Move to 100% Digital Boarding Passes Next Wednesday

Ryanair has issued a reminder to passengers that from next Wednesday - November 12 - the airline will move to 100% digital boarding passes.  This...

Visit Qatar Strengthens Regional and Global Tourism Partnerships at WTM London

Visit Qatar has successfully concluded its participation at World Travel Market (WTM) London 2025, which took place from 4-6 November at ExCel London. The...

A&G Insurance Services Confirms Policies Remain in Place for Agents’ Customers Travelling to Cuba

Craig Donnelly of Accident and General, Insurance Services, the specialist wholesale provider exclusively serving the travel trade, has confirmed its policies deliver their usual...

Explora Journeys Unveils Enhanced Website & Visual Identity

Explora Journeys - the luxury ocean travel brand of the MSC Group - has unveiled a newly enhanced website experience alongside a refined visual...

Emirates Posts Record First-Half Financial Results for 4th Straight Year

Emirates Group has reported a new record half-year financial performance, posting a pre-tax profit of AED 12.2 billion (€2.9bn) for the first six months of 2025-26,...

Stena Line Confirms Four-Year Sponsorship with Special Olympics Ireland

Stena Line has confirmed a new four-year sponsorship agreement with Special Olympics Ireland (SOI), running from 2025 through 2028. The sponsorship represents Stena Line’s commitment...

G Adventures Announces Return of ‘Change Makers’ Incentive for UK & Ireland Agents

G Adventures has announced the return of ‘Change Makers’, the company's global incentive programme that celebrates agents’ potential to make a meaningful impact around...

WTM London: Bahrain Tourism Lights Up the ExCel with LED ‘Sun’brellas

The ingenious folk at Bahrain Tourism & Exhibitions Authority (BTEA) lit up World Travel Market (WTM) London this week, bringing some brightness to the...

Trigon Hotels Announces ‘Black Friday’ Offers for its Top Cork Properties

Trigon Hotels has launched details of this year’s Black Friday Sale, which includes deals at The Cork International Hotel and The Metropole Hotel in...

United Airlines Launches New MileagePlus Debit Rewards Card for Passengers

United Airlines has announced a new MileagePlus Debit Rewards Card that offers cardmembers additional ways to earn miles through spending and saving. As part of...

MSC Meraviglia Connects to Emission-Reducing Shore Power for First Time in New York

MSC Cruises utilised shore power successfully in New York, this week, when MSC Meraviglia connected to shore power at the Brooklyn Cruise Terminal, marking the first...

Explore Worldwide Predicts Top 5 Travel Trends Set to Shape 2026

Leading adventure travel specialist Explore Worldwide has unveiled its top five predictions for the travel trends set to shape 2026. Backed by data from tens of...

TUI River Cruises Celebrates Launch of River Nile Ship ‘TUI Bahareya’ with Arabic Blessing

TUI River Cruises has celebrated its blessing of its second River Nile ship, TUI Bahareya, in Arabic-inspired style, marking the start of its voyage...

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