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.

Government Opens Public Survey Ahead of Dublin-Derry PSO Air Route

Minister for Transport, Darragh O’Brien, has launched a Market Sounding Survey in preparation for the commencement of an Exchequer-funded Public Service Obligation (PSO) air...

Finnair Expands Long-Haul Network with Helsinki-Melbourne Route

Finnair has announced an expansion of its long-haul network with the start of flights to Melbourne, Australia next autumn. The route will be operated...

Government Funds Order for 100 New Energy-Efficient DART Carriages in Major Fleet Renewal

The Department of Transport has funded an order for a further 100 new energy-efficient DART carriages, which will fully replace the original fleet in...

Aer Lingus Launches Dublin-Turin & Cork-Geneva Winter Routes

Aer Lingus has launched two new winter routes, offering customers flying from Dublin and Cork even more opportunities to enjoy a seasonal escape to...

New Year, New City: Vilnius Makes Early Claim for 2026’s Must-Visit City Break

According to research by the European Travel Commission, European tourists are prioritising lower stress travel to off-the-beaten-track locations, especially during "shoulder season," the months...

Ryanair Reaches 1 Million Passenger Milestone Through Erasmus Student Network Partnership

Ryanair has now carried over 1 million Erasmus students across its network of 235+ destinations as part of its exclusive partnership with the Erasmus...

Pegasus Airlines Finalises Agreement for up to 300 Lower Emission Engines to Power Fleet

Pegasus Airlines and CFM International have announced an agreement for up to 300 LEAP-1B engines which will power the Turkish airline’s future Boeing 737-10...

MSC Magnifica Starts Winter Mediterranean Sailings After Completing Major Refurbishment

MSC Cruises has completed a major refurbishment of MSC Magnifica at the Palumbo Malta Shipyard, marking the start of her winter sailings in the Mediterranean ahead...

Uniworld Boutique River Cruises & Seabourn Expand Partnership into 2027

Seabourn and Uniworld Boutique River Cruises are announcing an expansion and elevation of their industry-leading partnership in 2027 following the sell-out success of their combined ultra-luxury river and ocean cruise which will set sail on two dates...

Adopt a Turtle: TUI Care Foundation Launches Conservation Adoption Drive

This holiday season, the TUI Care Foundation is inviting donors to support vital nature conservation activities by adopting a tree, a turtle or a...

Fáilte Ireland Announces 17 Projects Awarded Funding Under Regenerative Tourism & Placemaking Scheme

Fáilte Ireland has announced that a further 17 projects, worth over €5.5 million, have been awarded funding under Fáilte Ireland’s Regenerative Tourism and Placemaking...

JetBlue Unveils Latest Special Livery Plane in Tribute to Spiritual Home of Boston

JetBlue has unveiled and celebrated Wicked Blue, the airline’s newest specially painted aircraft, featuring a Boston-themed livery as a tribute to the city that...

Playa Hotels & Resorts Marks Peaks 2026 with UK & Ireland Agent Sale Offer

Playa Hotels & Resorts has announced that agents across the UK and Ireland can pass on significant savings to clients looking for a Caribbean...

Avalon Waterways Hosts Irish Agents on FAM Trip Aboard ‘Avalon View’

Avalon Waterways has successfully hosted Irish travel agents onboard as part of its ongoing commitment to trade engagement, giving partners the opportunity to experience...

Carnival Corporation Forecasts Strong 2026 Following Bumper Year of Growth

Carnival Corporation - the world's largest cruise company - expects another bumper year of growth in 2026 following a record year in 2025. The group...

EasyJet Includes Belfast International Airport on 2026 Fearless Flyer Course Roadshow

EasyJet has announced Belfast International Airport as one of the nine locations for its Fearless Flyer course roadshow - which aims to bolster confidence...

Spain Launches International Tender for Renovation & Operation of Madrid’s Iconic Palacio de Congresos

The Spanish Ministry of Industry and Tourism, through Turespaña, has announced an international tender for the concession to renovate, modernise, and operate the historic...

NCL Announces 2027/2028 Deployment & Return of Guest-Favourite ‘Free at Sea Plus’ Package

Norwegian Cruise Line (NCL) has announced its highly-anticipated winter 2027/2028 deployment and the return of its guest-favourite Free at Sea Plus™ package offering more...

TUI Care Foundation Invites Travellers to Explore its Global Philanthropic Projects

The TUI Care Foundation unveils a series of immersive experiences that invite travellers and local residents to explore its global projects in a personal...

Hilton Brings Waldorf Astoria Brand to Spain, with Marbella Opening in 2029

Hilton and Higuerón Developments today announced the signing of Waldorf Astoria Marbella, bringing the iconic Waldorf Astoria brand to Spain’s Malaga Province. Opening in...

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