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.

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...

Hays Travel Returns to Belfast with Hays Travel Cruise Show Northern Ireland Event

Leading UK independent travel agent Hays Travel has announced the return of its Hays Travel Cruise Show to Northern Ireland. Taking place at Belfast’s...

TUI Hotels & Resorts Announces Expansion into Japan

TUI has announced the expansion of its international leisure hotels business into Japan for the first time, with the newly-built TUI Suneo Otaru set...

Cork Airport Unveils ‘The Wonder of Travel’ Street Art Mural

Cork Airport, recently named Europe’s best regional airport, is home to Cork’s newest piece of street art, which was officially unveiled today by Lord...

Emirates Ireland Boss Anita Thomas to Address Arab-Irish Business Summit

Emirates’ boss in Ireland, Anita Thomas has been confirmed as one of the main speakers at the upcoming Arab Irish Business Summit, as travel,...

Windstar Cruises Doubles Down on Tahiti with Second Yacht Deployed to South Pacific

Luxury small ship cruise line Windstar Cruises has announced that it is doubling down on Tahiti. Starting in March 2027, its newly refreshed sailing...

Intrepid Travel Unveils 32 New Trips Across 15 European Countries

Sustainable and community-focused tourism specialist Intrepid Travel has unveiled 32 new trips across 15 countries in Europe, marking one of its largest expansions in...

Riviera Travel Enhances Agent Incentives for National Travel Agents Day

In recognition of National Travel Agents Day - which covers the UK and Ireland - on Friday (5 September 2025), Riviera Travel is increasing opportunities for agents...

Celebrity Cruises Unveils Debut River Cruise Fleet: ‘Celebrity Compass’ & ‘Celebrity Seeker’

Celebrity Cruises has unveiled its two new ships that will serve its entry to the European river cruise market. Celebrity Compass and Celebrity Seeker will...

Etihad Airways Posts Record First-Half Profits and Revenues

Etihad Airways has reported a record set of first half financial results; with total revenue up 16% - year-on-year – and net profit ahead...

Explora Journeys Appoints Justin Poulsen Itinerary Planning Chief

Explora Journeys, the luxury lifestyle ocean travel brand of the MSC Group, has appointed Justin Poulsen Head of Itinerary Planning, Destination Experiences & Ground...

Managed Holiday Rentals Group Awaze Sees Record Bookings

Awaze, Europe’s leading managed vacation rentals group, has announced a record-breaking performance for August. Strong results from its NOVASOL holiday home brand, in particular, contributed...

Dublin and Cork Airports See Record 4.2 Million Passengers in August

Dublin and Cork airports saw record numbers of passengers travel through their terminals in August, latest monthly figures from airport operator daa show. Nearly 4.2...

MBR Boosts UK & Ireland Agent Earning Power with Increased Rewards

Global rewards and incentives platform, My Booking Rewards (MBR), has multiple increased rewards offers available throughout the months of September and October across a...

Ruby Hotels Expands Scandinavian Presence with Second Swedish Property, in Malmö

Ruby Hotels – part of IHG Hotels & Resorts – has continued its expansion in Scandinavia, with its second property in Sweden. Located in the...

Emirates Ramps Up Commercial Leadership Team with Five Appointments

Emirates has announced new appointments to its commercial leadership team as it ramps up its network, fleet and products for its next era of...

Journey Beyond Announces Return of ‘Become a Beyonder’ Agent FAM Event

Australian travel brand Journey Beyond has announced the return of its ‘Become a Beyonder’ campaign, offering agents the opportunity to win a coveted place...

Royal Caribbean’s ‘Legend of the Seas’ Officially Touches Water for First Time

Royal Caribbean has announced that its next ship Legend of the Seas has officially touched water for the first time. The teams behind the construction...

TUI Expresses Progress Towards Climate-Neutral Cruises

TUI Cruises is making important progress on the road to climate-neutral cruises: Mein Schiff Relax, the newest member of the fleet, was refuelled with...

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