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.

Australian and New Zealand Tour Operators Discover Ireland

Eight tour operators from Australia and New Zealand have been visiting Ireland this week, as guests of Tourism Ireland, Tourism NI and Fáilte Ireland. The...

Mary McKenna Named on Shortlist for Prestigious John Hays Entrepreneur Award

Mary McKenna, the founder and CEO of Tour America, has been named as a finalist for the prestigious John Hays Entrepreneur Award, which showcases entrepreneurial...

Emirates Extends Award-Winning Premium Economy Cabin to Dubai-New York JFK Route

Emirates has announced that its A380 services to New York JFK will all feature four cabin classes, including the award-winning Premium Economy cabin. The direct...

Atlantis The Royal to Light Up Dubai with Hans Zimmer Collaboration

Atlantis The Royal, in partnership with the Dubai Department of Economy and Tourism (DET), has collaborated with Academy Award-winning composer Hans Zimmer to debut...

Riviera Travel Boosts UK Management with Appointment of Gemma Ashworth

River cruise specialist Riviera Travel has boosted its UK management team by appointing Gemma Ashworth key account manger, succeeding Amanda Docherty in leading the...

Robinson Maldives Named ‘Best Adults-Only Resort 2025’ at Travel Trade Maldives Awards

The exclusive ROBINSON MALDIVES resort, part of the TUI Group, located on the island of Funamadua, has been awarded the title of “Best Adults...

Costa Cruises Adds Two Mediterranean Itineraries to Winter 2025-26 Schedule

Costa Cruises is strengthening its programming for winter 2025-2026, with two new and fascinating itineraries in the western Mediterranean aboard Costa Toscana. At the beginning of January 2026, Costa...

Belfast Hits the Right Note with Influential International Journalists

Five international journalists – representing a range of print publications and a radio station with a combined reach of more than 2.6 million –...

Pegasus Airlines Announces Sustainable Financing Move

Turkish carrier Pegasus Airlines has announced another significant milestone in its sustainability journey. With the support of SMBC Group acting as Sustainability Coordinator and...

Travel Iowa Strengthens Focus on Irish Travel Trade Market with Cellet Marketing & PR Partnership

Travel Iowa has announced a new partnership with Cellet Marketing & PR Ltd to elevate the state’s profile in the Irish travel market. This...

Ryanair Reveals 5,700 Flights and 1 Million Passengers Delayed this Year Due to UK ATC Issues

In calling for British Transport Minister Heidi Alexander to “urgently fix” the UK’s air traffic control (ATC) service, National Air Traffic Services (NATS), Ryanair...

Time Out Market Adds Budapest to Expanding Location List

City guide publishing company Time Out has announced the expansion of its Time Out Market concept to Budapest, with it set to open in...

Galway Agents Enjoy Successful TPG Agent Appreciation Night Onboard MS Corrib Princess

TPG – Travel Partners Group, in partnership with Shannon Airport and Visit Portugal, hosted an incredible Galway Agent Appreciation Event aboard the MS Corrib...

Carnival Cruise Line Introduces Non-Alcoholic Beverage Package ‘CHEERS! Zero Proof’

Carnival Cruise Line has introduced its new non-alcoholic beverage package, CHEERS! Zero Proof – bundling a wide variety of premium, alcohol-free refreshment options. From handcrafted zero-proof...

CLIA Reveals Further Details Ahead of Cruise Week Later this Month

Cruise Lines International Association (CLIA) UK & Ireland has revealed further details and updates for Cruise Week, which is taking place from September 15-21. The...

Cork Airport Starts Work on €200m Mezzanine Floor Construction and Security Area Upgrade Project

Cork Airport’s most significant capital investment plans in almost a quarter of a century will commence this month as Cork-based PJ Hegarty has been...

Fred. Holidays Launches ‘The Experts’ Pick’ of Top River, Expedition & Ocean Cruise Offerings for Trade

National Travel Agent Day marks the launch of Fred. Holidays’ latest trade initiative, The Experts’ Pick, which focuses on river, ocean and expedition cruising just...

Advantage Travel Partnership Names The Vertical Group as Newest Member

Leading UK travel agent network, Advantage Travel Partnership has unveiled The Vertical Group as the newest member of its managed service model – Advantage Managed Services (AMS). The...

EU’s Electric Vehicle Fleet Mandate Threatens to ‘Severely Damage’ Regional Tourism, Car Rental Council of Ireland Warns Government

The Car Rental Council of Ireland (CRCI) has called on Transport Minister Darragh O’Brien to consider the significant implications that an EU-led proposal to...

Titanic Belfast Opens Pop-Up Exhibition Marking Anniversary of Wreck Discovery

A pop-up exhibition marking the anniversary of the discovery of RMS Titanic’s wreck will run throughout September at Titanic Belfast. The free display offers...

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