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.

Stena Line Marks 30th Anniversary in Dublin

Swedish ferry company Stena Line is celebrating a major milestone with 30 years of service in Dublin.  As part of the celebrations Stena Line, in partnership...

Government Claims Ireland has Met 2025 Electric Vehicle Target

Transport Minister Darragh O’Brien has confirmed Ireland has already met its Climate Action Plan target of 195,000 electric vehicles on the road by the...

Türkiye Tops Sustainable Tourism Ranking with 80% of the World’s GSTC-Certified Hotels

Türkiye has come out top in a sustainable tourism ranking due to the high number of climate-friendly hotels in the country. The country has more...

Travel Counsellors Ireland’s Eleanor Roche Wins Princess Cruises’ Best UK & Ireland Agent Competition

Eleanor Roche - of Travel Counsellors Ireland - has been named best UK & Ireland agent in Princess Cruises' competition surrounding bookings for its...

Qatar Airways Expands US Connectivity with Aer Lingus

Qatar Airways has announced it is now providing access to 18 additional routes in the United States through expanded codeshares with its International Airlines...

Government Hails MetroLink Planning Approval as ‘Huge Positive Step’

The MetroLink project - which is set to link Dublin city and parts of its outskirts to Dublin Airport - has formally been granted...

Arabian Adventures Releases Refreshed Catalogue for Trade Partners

Arabian Adventures - the UAE’s leading destination management company - has released its refreshed annual product catalogue for trade partners across the globe, unveiling...

Global Tourism Sector’s Carbon Footprint Smaller than Pre-Pandemic Levels, Despite Travel Boom, WTTC Report Shows

Global tourism has managed to reduce its carbon footprint even while recovering past its pre-pandemic operational peak, new research shows. According to the World Travel...

Fred Sirieix Back in the Saddle with 2nd Ireland Travelogue: Tour de Fred, Part Deux

Following a hugely successful first series, which reached over 2 million viewers in Britain this spring, TV presenter Fred Sirieix is back in the...

TUI River Cruises to Debut First New-Build Ship ‘TUI Luzia’ on Summer 2027 Schedule

TUI River Cruises will launch its largest summer programme yet with the sailing of its first new-build ship, TUI Luzia, down the River Douro...

Ireland Ranked Third Safest Country in the World for Tourists

Ireland has been ranked third safest country in the world for tourists, in a new global survey. Each country was given a score based on...

MSC Yacht Club to Make World Cruise Debut in 2027 with Newly-Refurbished MSC Magnifica

MSC Cruises will debut its first ever MSC Yacht Club experience on the 2027 World Cruise, giving guests to the opportunity to enjoy the...

One Quarter of Passengers Faced Flight Disruption at Irish Airports this Summer, Research Shows

More than 1.6 million Irish passengers faced flight disruptions this summer, according to latest research by passenger rights-focused travel tech firm AirHelp. A total of...

NFL Dublin Weekend Boosted Consumer Spending by 3%, Research Shows

Consumer spending jumped 3% last weekend, driven by the 74,000 visiting American tourists to Dublin for the NFL match between the Pittsburgh Steelers and...

Princess Cruises Publishes Own Cocktail Recipe Book

Princess Cruises has launched its own cocktail recipe book, which is available onboard all of its 17 ships and on Amazon. Created in partnership with...

Ryanair Monthly Passenger Numbers Jump to 19.4 Million

Ryanair carried 19.4 million passengers across its extensive route network in September – 2% up year-on-year – latest monthly traffic stats from the airline...

Italian Travel Agents Discover Ireland’s Ancient East

A total of 14 travel agents from Italy have been visiting Ireland’s Ancient East, as guests of Tourism Ireland and Fáilte Ireland. The aim of...

VIVA Cruises Appoints Stephen Sands Consultant to Accelerate Growth in Ireland

European river cruise specialist, VIVA Cruises has announced the appointment of Stephen Sands as consultant, reinforcing the company’s ongoing commitment to the Irish market...

Ireland Firmly on the ‘Lighthouse Tourism’ Map with 350,000 Niche Visitors and €33m Revenue Generated

Ireland is becoming a bona fide hotbed for lighthouse tourism – a growing niche tourism market, where people travel to see spectacular lighthouses around...

CLIA Confirms 2026 RiverView Conference Details: Amsterdam from March 8-10

Cruise Lines International Association (CLIA) UK & Ireland has confirmed its 2026 RiverView conference, taking place in Amsterdam from March 8-10, is on sale...

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