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.

Cosmos Tours & Globus Journeys Launch in Ireland as Globus Group Continues Expansion

Globus has announced the launch of its Cosmos Tours and Globus Journeys brands in the Irish market through the travel trade. This launch follows...

Explora Journeys Appoints Tate Husband Executive Director for UK & Ireland

Explora Journeys - the luxury lifestyle ocean travel brand of MSC Group - has appointed Tate Husband Executive Director for UK & Ireland. Based in...

Revolut Announces Global Payments Partnership with Booking.com

Revolut has announced a new global payments partnership with online travel platform, Booking.com. Expanding Revolut’s innovative travel offering for customers, millions of Booking.com customers...

Hilton Named First Hotel Partner of Riyadh Air’s ‘Sfeer’ Loyalty Programme

Hilton and Riyadh Air have announced a strategic partnership naming Hilton the inaugural hotel partner for Sfeer, the recently launched lifestyle loyalty programme of...

London City Airport to Introduce Drop-Off Charge for All Vehicles to Reduce Congestion

London City Airport will introduce a drop-off charge for all vehicles by the end of the year, bringing it into line with all other...

CLIA Confirms Luxury Lettings Company Cornish Gems as Associate Partner

Cruise Lines International Association (CLIA) UK and Ireland has confirmed that Cornish Gems is now an Associate Partner. Cornish Gems is a luxury holiday lettings...

Celebrity’s Passenger-Designed ‘Celebrity Xcel’ Sets Sail from Fort Lauderdale on Maiden Voyage

Celebrity Cruises' new ship Celebrity Xcel has arrived in Fort Lauderdale, Florida, introducing seven brand-new experiences designed to offer guests endless possibilities on their dream vacation....

Introducing the World’s Tallest Hotel: IHG Hotels & Resorts Officially Opens Ciel Dubai Marina

IHG Hotels & Resorts has announced that its new Dubai-based hotel - Ciel Dubai Marina - is now officially open within IHG’s Vignette Collection....

Emirates Ramps Up Fleet Expansion with $38bn Order for 65 More Boeing 777-9 Aircraft

Emirates has announced orders for 65 additional Boeing 777-9 aircraft, powered by GE 9X engines, worth $38bn at list prices, on the opening day...

Ryanair Announces Additional Cabin Crew Jobs at Shannon and Cork Airports

Ryanair has announced additional cabin crew jobs for both Shannon and Cork airports for the summer 2026 season. The news follows on from the airline,...

Qatar Airways Achieves Starlink Rollout Milestone: 100 Widebody Aircraft WiFi Ready Ahead of Schedule

Qatar Airways has achieved a major milestone in its Starlink rollout programme by equipping over 100 widebody aircraft with the fastest Wi-Fi in the...

Oceania Cruises Makes History with Christening of ‘Oceania Allura’ in Miami

Oceania Cruises - NCL's culinary-focused luxury line - ha christened its newest ship, Oceania Allura, with a dazzling Miami pierside ceremony, culminating in a first-of-its-kind godparent...

Aer Lingus Announces Aircraft Maintenance Partnership with University of Limerick

Aer Lingus has announced a new partnership with the University of Limerick (UL) aimed at advancing innovation in aeronautical engineering. In collaboration with UL, Aer...

Dublin to Doha…and Beyond: Qatar Airways Economy Class; a Cut Above the Norm!

Flying economy class from Dublin to Thailand via Doha with Qatar Airways can be a surprisingly comfortable and even enjoyable long-haul experience. Though economy...

Dublin Among Busiest Routes as London Stansted Enjoys Busiest October on Record

Dublin remains one of the busiest routes to and from London’s Stansted Airport, as the airline recorded its busiest ever October. The most popular countries...

The Rise of Solo Travel: TUI Musement Reveals the Top-Rated Destinations for Independent Travellers

Travelling alone has become increasingly common, reflecting broader shifts in how people live, work and enjoy their free time. According to Eurostat, over the...

TUI Care Foundation Launches ‘Destination Zero Waste’ Project in Mexico

The thriving tourism industry in Mexico brings many positive benefits for the local community all over the country. However, it’s also a major consumer...

Ireland Eyeing China Visitor Boom as Leading Chinese Travel Professionals Undertake Familiarisation Mission

A total of 13 leading Chinese travel professionals are visiting Ireland this week, as guests of Tourism Ireland and G2 Travel. The aim of the...

Heathrow Management says ‘Time for Growth’ on Back of Busiest October Ever

Management at London’s Heathrow Airport said the hub is fully ready for growth following another record month of on-time flight performance and passenger numbers. A...

Sustainable Tourism on the Agenda as Spanish Tourism Office Brings ‘Spain Talks…’ Event to Dublin

The Spanish Tourism Office in Dublin successfully presented the first edition of Spain Talks in Ireland yesterday at the Radisson Blu Royal Hotel. The Spain Talks international...

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