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.

Global Incentive Summit to Generate Potential €6.3 Million for Kerry Region

Global Incentive Summit (GIS), the annual event for top incentive professionals gets underway in Killarney today and runs until Thursday.  NorthStar Meetings Group, in...

Tourism Ireland Brings Strong Promotional Presence to WTM London 2024

Tourism Ireland has set its sights on 2025 and beyond with a strong presence at WTM London 2024 - world’s largest travel fair, which...

SeaWorld San Diego to Mark 2025 with ‘Jewels of the Sea’ Attraction and Revamped ‘Journey to Atlantis’ Ride

SeaWorld San Diego has announced it will open its new Jewels of the Sea attraction next Spring, while next year will also see it...

High Court Suspends Summer Passenger Cap at Dublin Airport

The proposed summer 2025 passenger cap at Dublin Airport has been temporarily blocked and lifted by the High Court. The aviation regulator – the Irish...

WTM London 2024 to Generate £200m for Local Economy

World Travel Market London (WTM London) – which kicks off tomorrow - is set to generate around £200m to London’s economy over the course...

Lufthansa Unveils State-of-the-Art ‘Lufthansa Allegris First Class’ Cabin Offering

Lufthansa has unveiled its new Lufthansa Allegris First Class offering, the flagship of the new cabin on long-haul routes, which will take off on...

MSC Cruises Lands Top Sustainability Title in Sweep of Awards

MSC Cruises has been ranked as a top cruise line across multiple categories in this year’s Recommend Magazine Readers’ Choice Awards. Selected by the publication’s...

Daa Unveils Planned New Look for Dublin Airport’s Terminal 1

Airport operator daa has confirmed that it has formally put the contract to overhaul and refurbish Dublin Airport’s Terminal 1 out to tender. It has...

Ryanair Predicts Continued Lower Fares Despite Profit Erosion

Ryanair boss Michael O’Leary has said average air fares in the run-up to Christmas will likely remain lower than 12 months ago, despite softer...

Government Launches ‘Green Flash’ Registration Plates for Zero Emission Vehicles

Minister for Transport Eamon Ryan has announced the introduction of green ‘flash’ registration plates for zero emission vehicles. The green flash plates will identify...

NCL On Course for Record Financial Growth in 2024

Norwegian Cruise Line (NCL) has said it is on course for record profits and revenues this year, following a strong financial performance in the...

TV Presenter Fred Sirieix Promotes Ireland in New ITV Travel Programme ‘Fred’s Tour De Ireland’

TV presenter Fred Sirieix – of First Dates fame – is filming a new TV series in Northern Ireland and Donegal this month. Called Fred’s Tour De...

North American Group Tour Operators Discover the Island of Ireland

Five tour operators from the United States and Canada are visiting the island of Ireland this week, as guests of Tourism Ireland, Fáilte Ireland...

Türkiye Sees Record Visitor Levels from Ireland in 2024

Türkiye has seen record tourism visitor growth from Ireland this year, the country’s culture and tourism department has confirmed. In the first nine months of...

BA Resumes London to Bangkok Flights; Confirms Kuala Lumpur Resumption Plan

British Airways has resumed flights to Thailand’s capital city, Bangkok, after more than four years since last flying to the south-east Asian country. British Airways...

Jetstar Makes Cook Islands More Accessible with Added Frequency

Australian low-cost airline Jetstar has announced its fifth weekly non-stop service from Sydney to Rarotonga starting from May 2025, strengthening connections from Australia to...

Ryanair Sees 7% Jump in Passenger Numbers to 18.3 Million

Ryanair carried 18.3 million passengers across its route network in October, latest monthly operational figures from the airline show. The number represents a 7% increase...

TUI Launches ‘TUI Futureshapers Global Initiative’ to Boost Sustainable Tourism Efforts

TUI Care Foundation has launched a new TUI Futureshapers Global initiative aimed at boosting sustainable tourism. The tourism sector accounts for more than 10% of...

Maurice Shiels Leaves Click&Go Holidays to Join Simtech Aviation as Head of Sales & Marketing

Maurice Shiels has announced he is leaving online travel agent Click&Go Holidays to joinSimtech Aviation, the award winning pilot training company located close to...

Seabourn Cruise Line Unveils 2026-2027 Expedition Itineraries

Luxury small ship and expedition operator and part of the Carnival group, Seabourn Cruise Line, has unveiled its new 2026-2027 expedition itineraries, promising extraordinary...

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