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.

Travel Tech Firm Sabre Introduces AI-Powered Booking Tool

Global travel tech company Sabre has announced SabreMosaic™ Cache-powered Intelligent Shopping, a new AI powered solution that unifies traditional (EDIFACT), NDC, LCC and agency...

Starhotels Expands Venice Offering with Gabrielli Luxury Apartments Opening

After the reopening of Hotel Gabrielli Venezia –Starhotels Collezione in August 2025, following an extensive conservative restoration, Starhotels strengthens its presence in the city...

Historic Barberstown Castle Enters New Chapter Following Renovation

Barberstown Castle, the four-star historic castle hotel in Straffan, Co. Kildare, is entering a new chapter following a series of thoughtful renovations to its...

Nashville Newbies: The Ultimate First-Timer’s Guide

Do you have clients heading to Music City for the first time in 2026? Well Music City magic awaits. Nashville has a vibe that hits differently—where...

Click&Go Holidays Partners with Getaways Ireland to Launch Getaway Holidays

Click&Go Holidays has announced a new partnership with Getaways Ireland, expanding its international holiday offering with the launch of Getaway Holidays. The collaboration brings...

Premier Inn Boosts Affordability in UK with New ‘Hub by Premier Inn’ Property in City of London

Budget hotel chain Premier Inn has opened its latest hotel in the City of London – "setting a new benchmark for affordable hotel design"...

Oceania Cruises Celebrates Keel Laying Milestone for ‘Oceania Sonata’

Oceania Cruises has celebrated a pivotal milestone in the construction of its next-generation ship, Oceania Sonata, as the keel of the ship was laid at...

MSC Cruises Opens Sales for Winter 2027/’28 North Europe & Mediterranean Programme

MSC Cruises has opened sales for its Winter 2027/28 programme, unveiling an exciting season of sailings across Northern Europe and the Mediterranean. Guests from Ireland...

IATA’s Willie Walsh Paints Downbeat SAF Picture at Singapore Aviation Conference

The head of global aviation lobby and representative group, the International Air Transport Association (IATA) has said the industry is not making enough progress...

MEININGER Hotels Continues UK & Ireland Expansion with First Dublin Property

MEININGER Hotels is continuing its expansion in the UK & Ireland with a new property in the heart of Dublin's authentic Liberties district. It...

AmaWaterways Boosts Senior Management Team with 2 Key Appointments

River cruise specialist AmaWaterways has significantly boosted its senior management team with two key appointments. The company has announced the appointment of two senior executives: Virginia...

Saudi Cruise Line AROYA Cruises Unveils Inaugural Arabian Gulf Cruise Season

AROYA Cruises, the first Arabian cruise line introduced by Cruise Saudi, a 100% PIF-owned company – has unveiled its much-anticipated inaugural Arabian Gulf season,...

TUI Expands Forest Restoration and Sustainable Tourism Project in Zanzibar

Masingini Forest National Park, located just eight kilometres from the UNESCO World Heritage Site of Stone Town, Zanzibar, is a critical ecological area and...

Daa Leadership Saga Ends as Settlement Agreed with Outgoing CEO Kenny Jacobs

The operator of Dublin and Cork airports – daa – has reached a dispute settlement agreement with its chief executive Kenny Jacobs, which will...

Tourism NI Holds Bespoke Luxury Tourism Experience Workshop in Belfast

Tourism Northern Ireland hosted a bespoke luxury tourism experience workshop in Belfast this week, designed to enhance offerings for the high-end market. The aim of...

Anthony Collins Steps Away from Topflight to Establish new Advisory Business ‘Work Better Studio’

Anthony Collins, long-time travel industry leader and Group CEO of Topflight Travel Group, has set up Work Better Studio, a new advisory business that...

New York City Tourism + Conventions Opens Reservations for NYC Off-Broadway Week

New York City Tourism + Conventions, the official destination marketing organisation and convention and visitor's bureau for the five boroughs of New York City, has announced...

MSC Cruises Reveals Onboard Artwork for Upcoming ‘MSC World Asia’ Ship

MSC Cruises has revealed new details about the ship-wide artwork that will be featured on MSC World Asia, the line’s highly anticipated new flagship set to...

Barbados at 60: New Hotels, Attractions & Events Aplenty

As Barbados prepares to mark 60 years of independence in 2026, the island is gearing up for a landmark year of celebration, investment and...

“Allez les Verts”: Dawson Travel & Lee Travel Lead the Way to Paris for Six Nations Opener

Even with an early start this morning, the atmosphere at Cork Airport was one of excitement and anticipation as nearly 750 Irish rugby fans...

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