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.

Emerald Cruises & Tours Announces 2026/’27 Southeast Asia Itineraries

Emerald Cruises & Tours has announced its highly anticipated 2026/2027 Southeast Asia River Cruising season is available for booking. These voyages feature luxurious journeys along the legendary Mekong...

Obeo Travel Hosts Irish Travel Agents on an Iceland Adventure

Obeo Travel, the Icelandic DMC run by Rannveig Snorradottir and operating in Ireland since 2016 hosted six lucky agents on an adventure trip to...

WTTC Switches Global Headquarters from London to Madrid

The World Travel & Tourism Council (WTTC) has announced Madrid as the location for its new global office, moving from London. Five destinations expressed interest...

Ryanair Posts 2% Rise in January Passenger Numbers to 12.7 Million

Ryanair carried 12.7 million passengers across its extensive route network in January; 2% more than in the corresponding month last year; latest operational figures...

Eurocamp Enters Belgium as Part of Major European Expansion Drive

Eurocamp has unveiled 14 new holiday parcs for 2026, including its first in Belgium as the company continues to expand in Europe. Six of the...

Catherine Phelan Named IHF Midlands Branch ‘Employee of the Year’

Catherine Phelan, Senior Accommodation Assistant at Ballyfin Demesne, Co. Laois has been announced as the 2026 Irish Hotels Federation (IHF) Midlands Branch ‘Employee of the Year’. The announcement was made at an awards lunch...

InteleTravel Celebrates Best Ever Month in Ireland amid Bumper Start to 2026

InteleTravel Ireland has marked its best ever month in what has been a bumper start to 2026, topped off by the company making its...

National Geographic-Lindblad Expeditions Issues Warm Weather Expeditions Fly/Cruise Brochure for UK & Ireland Market

Expedition cruise specialist National Geographic-Lindblad Expeditions has launched its first ever Warm Weather Expeditions fly/cruise brochure exclusively for the UK and Ireland market, featuring the in-demand...

Tauck Unveils Godmothers for new Riverboats ‘ms Lumière’ & ‘ms Serene’

Tauck has announced the godmothers for its two newest riverboats, ms Lumière and ms Serene, both set to join the company’s European river cruise fleet in spring...

Royalton Hotels & Resorts Launches New Rewards Offer for UK & Ireland Agents

With Peaks 2026 still holding momentum, Royalton Hotels & Resorts has launched a brand-new reward offer to support UK and Ireland agents looking to...

Iconic Belfast Landmark ‘Malone Lodge Hotel’ Reopens as ‘The Malone’

The multi-million pound transformation of one of South Belfast’s most iconic landmarks is finally complete. This Friday 6th February, the historic Malone Lodge Hotel...

ITIC Reveals Date and Venue for 2026 Annual Conference

The Irish Tourism Industry Confederation (ITIC) has unveiled initial details of its flagship annual conference for 2026. The conference - one of the most important...

Louise Lynch Named ‘Employee of the Year’ by IHF Mourne Boyne Lakes Branch

Louise Lynch, Food & Beverage Server at Cabra Castle, has been announced as the 2026 Irish Hotels Federation (IHF) Mourne Boyne Lakes Branch ‘Employee...

Mount Congreve Gardens Launches ‘Gardens and Grandeur’ Guided Tour, Including First-Time Access to Famous ‘Chinese Room’

Mount Congreve Gardens in Waterford has reopened for the 2026 season with the launch of ‘Gardens and Grandeur’, a brand new guided tour experience...

Caitlin Cotter Named IHF Cork Branch ‘Employee of the Year’

Caitlin Cotter, Food and Beverage Supervisor at Maldron Hotel Shandon, Cork City has been announced as the 2026 Irish Hotels Federation (IHF) Cork Branch...

Travel Industry Performing Strongly Despite Rising Costs, ITAA Survey Shows

The Irish Travel Agents Association has published the results of its Annual Industry Barometer, revealing that Ireland’s travel industry continues to perform strongly and remains...

Oceania Cruises Reveals Record Booking Levels for New Ship ‘Oceania Sonata’

Oceania Cruises - the NCL group's food and luxury-focused cruise line - has announced it achieved record-breaking booking levels on January 28; the opening...

ESTA Visa Changes May Reduce Travel to USA, WTTC Warns

New research from the World Travel & Tourism Council (WTTC) warns that proposed changes to the U.S. ESTA programme, requiring wider social media disclosures,...

Global Air Passenger Numbers Jumped 5.3% in 2025, IATA Figures Show

Global air travel demand, amongst consumers, grew by 5.3% last year, latest figures from the International Air Transport Association (IATA) show. The figures show global...

Türkiye Sets New Inbound Tourism Record, Attracting 64 Million Visitors in 2025

Türkiye has released its latest annual inbound tourism figures, which show it reached a new record last year with 64 million visitors and £47.6...

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