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.

Finnair to Appoint 17 Year-Old CEO for UN’s International Day of the Girl

Finnair chief executive Topi Manner is to temporarily step aside and be succeeded by 17 year-old Siru Nuutinen next month. The 1-day-long move takes place...

Royal Caribbean’s ‘Utopia of the Seas’ Passes First Float Milestone

Royal Caribbean has announced a major milestone for its new Utopia of the Seas ship, with it floating for the first time. The cruise giant...

InteleTravel Cruise Sales Surge on Back of CLIA Cruise Week Support

Homeworking giant InteleTravel’s campaign to support CLIA Cruise Week has led to a surge in bookings this month. Cruise sales in the first two weeks...

Brittany Ferries to Sail Cork-Roscoff Year-Round as Part of Expanded Ireland-France Service in 2024

Brittany Ferries has unveiled an expanded service between Ireland and France, for 2024, which will see the operator offer Irish passengers its widest ever...

CLIA UK & Ireland Announces 2024 Conference Dates and Schedule

CLIA UK & Ireland has revealed its 2024 conference will be held from May 23-25 in Southampton. The conference - the largest annual travel agent...

IAG-Owned LEVEL Airlines to Increase Low Cost Access from Europe to the Americas

LEVEL – the Barcelona-based long-haul/low fares airline – is enhancing transatlantic access for European travellers out of its Catalonian base via a new route...

International Tourism ‘Well on Track’ to Return to Pre-Covid Strength This Year, says UNWTO

International tourism is on track to continue to recover and reach up to 95% of pre-pandemic levels this year, according to the United Nations. The...

Ponant to Include Shore Excursions on All Yachting Itineraries for Winter 2024/’25 Season

French cruise ship operator Ponant has announced that all of its yachting itineraries - for winter 2024/'25 - will include a shore excursion. That means...

Kilkenny to Celebrate Historical Link with Boston Tea Party for 250th Anniversary

This year marks the 250th anniversary of the Boston Tea Party and an event is taking place in Kilkenny to officially honour the role played...

Accor to Open Ibis Hotel in Coleraine

Accor Hotels is to open an Ibis Hotel in Coleraine. The move will see the rebranding of the town’s existing Premier Inn to Ibis Coleraine...

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