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.

IATA Welcomes EU’s Sustainable Transport Plan, but Stresses More Needs to be Done

The International Air Transport Association (IATA) has welcomed the European Commission’s release of the Sustainable Transport Investment Plan (STIP) as a significant step in...

Aer Lingus Partners with Starlink to Provide WiFi on North American and European Routes

Aer Lingus has announced a partnership with Starlink to provide leading-edge Wi-Fi on both North American and European services. Starlink Wi-Fi will begin to be...

The Talbot Collection Expands with Acquisition of Limerick’s Absolute Hotel

The Talbot Collection has acquired the award-winning Absolute Hotel in Limerick city, marking the group’s latest expansion and strengthening its position as one of...

Princess Cruises’ Star Princess Officially Named in Florida Ceremony

Star Princess – the newest and most innovative ship from Princess Cruises – has been officially named by godparents, Camila and Matthew McConaughey.   While Star Princess was...

VOX Group Launches ‘VOX AURA’ AI-Powered Guide Tool at WTM London

VOX Group, the travel-tech pioneer with nearly 25 years of innovation in guiding solutions, celebrated the successful launch of its new AI-powered tool VOX AURA...

IAG ‘On Track’ for Strong Year of Passenger and Financial Performance Growth

Airline group IAG – which owns Aer Lingus, British Airways, Iberia, Vueling and LEVEL – has said it remains on track to deliver “another...

Virgin Atlantic Launches Daily Direct Service Between London and Seoul

Virgin Atlantic has launched a new direct daily service between London and Seoul. The new route - linking London Heathrow to Incheon International Airport in...

Aer Lingus Posts Improved Third Quarter Profit of €170m

Aer Lingus has reported operating profits of €170m for the third quarter of 2025, representing a €31m improvement on the same three month period...

Oceania Cruises Announces First Ever Full Winter Season of Mediterranean Sailings

Luxury, culinary-focused cruise line Oceania Cruises has announced its first-ever full winter season of Mediterranean sailings aboard Oceania Allura. The collection of 17 sailings in winter...

WTM London: Tourism Ireland Out in Force to Promote Inbound Traffic North & South

Minister for Enterprise, Tourism and Employment Peter Burke joined Tourism Ireland in London this week, to promote the island of Ireland at the world’s...

Zagreb Tourist Board Joins WTTC as Destination Partner

The World Travel & Tourism Council (WTTC) has unveiled the Zagreb Tourist Board as a Destination Partner, reinforcing WTTC’s growing network of leading destinations...

TUI Announces Partnership with Mindtrip: AI Travel Inspiration Becomes a Bookable Reality

In an industry-first move, TUI has entered into a strategic partnership with AI-powered travel platform Mindtrip.  At the core of the partnership is the integration...

Dunluce Lodge Joins Prestigious Ranks of ‘Ireland’s Blue Book Guide’ Members

Dunluce Lodge is set to join the prestigious ranks of Ireland’s Blue Book, taking its place among the country’s most elegant and characterful retreats known for the highest standards of hospitality to...

TUI Futureshapers Launches Programme to Help Sustain Albania’s Rural Tourism Economy

Albania’s rural communities have long faced challenges in accessing the benefits of the country’s growing tourism sector, which has largely concentrated on urban and...

National Geographic-Lindblad Expeditions Expands 2007/28 Season with New Itineraries

Underscoring Lindblad Expeditions’ continued investment in small-ship exploration along the world’s most storied waterways, National Geographic-Lindblad Expeditions has announced an expanded 2027–2028 season for its...

Ryanair Reminds Passengers of Move to 100% Digital Boarding Passes Next Wednesday

Ryanair has issued a reminder to passengers that from next Wednesday - November 12 - the airline will move to 100% digital boarding passes.  This...

Visit Qatar Strengthens Regional and Global Tourism Partnerships at WTM London

Visit Qatar has successfully concluded its participation at World Travel Market (WTM) London 2025, which took place from 4-6 November at ExCel London. The...

A&G Insurance Services Confirms Policies Remain in Place for Agents’ Customers Travelling to Cuba

Craig Donnelly of Accident and General, Insurance Services, the specialist wholesale provider exclusively serving the travel trade, has confirmed its policies deliver their usual...

Explora Journeys Unveils Enhanced Website & Visual Identity

Explora Journeys - the luxury ocean travel brand of the MSC Group - has unveiled a newly enhanced website experience alongside a refined visual...

Emirates Posts Record First-Half Financial Results for 4th Straight Year

Emirates Group has reported a new record half-year financial performance, posting a pre-tax profit of AED 12.2 billion (€2.9bn) for the first six months of 2025-26,...

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