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.
Hostelworld Booking Levels Rebound on Asia/Oceania Tourism Recovery
Irish online accommodation booking company Hostelworld has said that net booking volumes are back up to 83% of pre-pandemic 2019 levels.
The company said travel...
Tauck Announces 2023 Savings for Sole Travellers
With the world now reopen to travel, US-based guided tours and cruises provider Tauck is making sure that solo travellers aren’t left behind.
The 97-year-old...
Qatar Visitor Bookings Surge Ahead of World Cup
This year’s FIFA World Cup doesn’t officially kick off for more than a month – not until host nation Qatar and Ecuador get the...
MSC Opera Ship to Become Doha-Based Floating Hotel During World Cup
MSC Cruises will transform its MSC Opera vessel into a cruise ship hotel for next month’s FIFA World Cup in Qatar.
The Opera will be...
Turkish Airlines Signs Sustainable Aviation Fuels Declaration
Turkish Airlines has upped its ‘green’ credentials by signing a global SAF (Sustainable Aviation Fuels) declaration.
The declaration – which represents a link-up between airline,...
Roaring Back! – Safari Hotspot Kenya Set for 1.5 Million Visitors This Year After Covid Recovery
Kenya – one of Africa’s big-three safari destinations along with Tanzania and South Africa – expects nearly 1.5 million tourists to visit the country...
Air Travel Recovery Continues with Passenger Numbers Now Up to 74% of Pre-Pandemic Levels
Air passenger numbers have recovered to nearly 74% of pre-pandemic crisis levels, latest data from aviation industry group the International Air Transport Association (IATA)...
MSC Expands its Cruise Presence in the US
Cruise giant MSC has announced a significant expansion of its presence in the US; saying it will have five ships sailing out of American...
Wendy Wu Tours and Sunway Travel Join Forces in Irish Expansion
Wendy Wu Tours, the UK’s leading and multi-award-winning all-inclusive touring specialist, has joined forces with Sunway Travel, Ireland’s largest Irish owned tour operator, in...
NCL Drops All Covid Requirements for Passengers
Norwegian Cruise Line (NCL) has removed all COVID-19 testing, masking and vaccination requirements. NCL's newly relaxed health and safety protocols become effective as of...
