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.

Giles Hawke to Succeed Jo Rzymowska as Head of Celebrity Cruises EMEA

Celebrity Cruises has appointed Giles Hawke as vice president and managing director for the EMEA region.  Mr Hawke will report to Celebrity’s new president, Laura...

Last Chance to Enter the Draw to See Ireland v Gibraltar with ITTN & Emirates

Today is the last chance to enter the draw for a chance to go the the Aviva Stadium next Monday - as guests of...

EasyJet Set to Re-Enter Irish Market with Dublin Slots

EasyJet looks set to try a return to Ireland, with the UK low fares airline, reportedly, having secured take-off and landing slots at Dublin...

Dalata Hotel Group Expecting First-Half Profits of Over €100m

The Dalata Hotel Group – which operates via its Clayton and Maldron Hotel chains in Ireland, the UK and Germany – expects to post...

NCL Targeting 25% Reduction in Greenhouse Gas Emissions by 2030

Norwegian Cruise Line (NCL) is targeting a reduction in greenhouse gas (GHG) intensity of 10% by 2026 and 25% by 2030. In its latest sustainability...

Irish Tourism Businesses Shine at Connections Luxury Europe Event in Barcelona

Four tourism businesses from Ireland joined Tourism Ireland in Barcelona for Connections Luxury Europe – a three-day event which connects luxury hotels and suppliers...

Aviation Analytics Firm Cirium Launches Advanced Bookings Technology Tool

Aviation analytics firm Cirium has launched Diio Advance Bookings technology to help airports more accurately forecast passenger demand and enhance their marketing efforts by...

Emerald Star to Add the Netherlands and Burgundy Itineraries

Emerald Star plans to boost its itinerary portfolio by introducing additional journeys over the coming weeks - with new routes for the Netherlands and...

London Charter Firm Sees Surge in Yacht Bookings for Summer

UK yacht charter broker HELM has reported a surge in customer enquiries for summer bookings. The London-based company offers curated yacht charters across worldwide destinations,...

Celebrity Cruises Unveils Onboard Features of Celebrity Ascent Ship

Celebrity Cruises has unveiled details about what travellers can experience on board the brand’s newest resort at sea, Celebrity Ascent, once it launches this...

Etihad Hits ‘Cruise’ Control with ‘Mission: Impossible…’ Partnership

Emirates may have Penélope Cruz, but Etihad has now landed Tom Cruise. Etihad Airways is teaming up with Paramount Pictures to celebrate the theatrical release...

The iNUA Collection and IMNDA Helping Motor Neurone Disease Sufferers to Enjoy Short Breaks

Hotel group The iNUA Collection and the Irish Motor Neurone Disease Association (IMNDA) have formed a new partnership aimed at providing short breaks to...

Reminder – Still Time to Win with ITTN and Emirates!

ITTN and Emirates have teamed up to bring eight lucky agents and a companion to the Ireland v Gibraltar UEFA Euro Qualifier at the Aviva Stadium...

AirHelp Launches New Travel Insurance Product

AirHelp – the world’s largest air passenger rights organisation – has launched a new AirHelp Plus feature: AirPayout Insurance. Under this new scheme, members can receive...

Ukraine Tour Operators Now Part of European Travel Agents’ and Tour Operators’ Associations

The Association of Incoming Tour Operators of Ukraine (AITO) is now officially part of the European Travel Agents’ and Tour Operators’ Associations (ECTAA). The ECTAA...

SeaWorld Orlando Opens Coral Rescue Center

SeaWorld Orlando has opened its first and all new Coral Rescue Center to park guests following a VIP ribbon cutting ceremony with esteemed members...

ITIC Unveils Stellar Line-Up of Speakers for Annual Conference

A strong line up of speakers has been announced for the Irish Tourism Industry Confederation’s annual conference on September 18, which takes place in...

Australian TV to Shine Light on Ireland

Tourism Ireland has teamed up with the Seven Network, one of the major TV networks in Australia, to film two episodes of its series Better...

Clare Tourism Appoints Ex-Shelbourne Hotel GM, Stephen Hanley

Clare County Council has announced the appointment of Stephen Hanley as General Manager of Clare Tourism East, with responsibility for Bunratty Castle & Folk Park,...

Amadeus Buys Stake in Green Aviation Fuel Provider

Global travel and tourism IT provider Amadeus has bought a minority stake in German alternative fuel company Caphenia. Caphenia is a future producer of synthesis...

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