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.

Hastings Hotels Boss James McGinn Awarded MBE for Services to Tourism & Hospitality

James McGinn, the managing director of the Hastings Hotels group, has been awarded an MBE in the UK’s latest Honours List for services to...

Former Royal Caribbean & Celebrity Cruises Great Jo Rzymowska Awarded MBE in UK Honours List

Jo Rzymowska – the former Celebrity Cruises vice-president for the EMEA region – has been awarded an MBE in the latest UK honours list. Ms...

Best4Travel Makes Debut at IPW – Signalling US Growth

Best4Travel has announced its first-time attendance at IPW 2025, the premier international inbound travel trade show for the US market. This strategic move underlines...

New York for Free: How to Get the Best of the Big Apple on a Budget this Summer

As New York kicks off its summer festivities, NYC Tourism + Conventions is inviting visitors and locals to explore free and low-cost activities across the City’s five...

Next 2 Finalists in TSN Maldives Grand Draw Unveiled

The Travel Suppliers Network (TSN) has unveiled the names of the NEXT two finalists in its big Maldives draw. Over the coming days, TSN will...

Loganair to Reinstate Popular Isle of Man to Belfast Route at Christmas

Loganair has announced it will reinstate its popular Isle of Man to Belfast (Belfast City Airport) route for Christmas 2025, following the huge success...

Daa to Provide National Advertising Platform, at Dublin Airport, for Fingal SMEs

Fingal-based SMEs are set to receive a significant boost with the announcement of a new community-focused advertising initiative by daa, the operator of Dublin...

KLM, Transavia & Elysian Aircraft Collaborate to Accelerate Battery-Electric Aviation Development

Elysian Aircraft, KLM, and Transavia have launched a knowledge-sharing initiative to accelerate battery-electric aviation development. In a series of joint workshops, the partners will...

Lufthansa Enhances Passenger App with Additional Digital Functions

Lufthansa Group has further optimised the travel experience for its passengers with additional digital functions. The Lufthansa Group app, which has been named the...

Ryanair Awarded by Seville Chamber of Commerce for Services to Tourism in Andalusia

Ryanair has been awarded the 'Commitment to Seville' award, awarded by the Seville Chamber of Commerce for its services to the tourism in the...

ITAA Unveils Cork & Dublin ‘Official Irish Travel Trade Show’ 2026 Dates

The Official Irish Travel Trade Shows 2026 are taking place on Wednesday 22nd April in The Metropole Hotel, Cork and on Thursday 23rd April...

Fáilte Ireland Extends Community SME Grant Aid Scheme to Further 18 Projects

Fáilte Ireland has announced that a further 18 projects, worth over €2.3 million, have been awarded funding under its Investment Grant-Aid Scheme for Private...

EU May Subsidise SAF Purchases by European Airlines to Aid Transition to Cleaner Fuel

The European Union (EU) is prepared to subsidise the purchase of Sustainable Aviation Fuel (SAF) by Member State airlines in a bid to boost...

MSC Foundation Presents at UN Ocean Conference in Nice

At the UN Ocean Conference 2025 in Nice, this week, the MSC Foundation hosted two interactive sessions in the ICRI #ForCoral Pavilion, featuring eight speakers who highlighted the greater...

TSN Names First 2 Finalists for Maldives Roadshow Prize

The Travel Suppliers Network (TSN) has named the first two finalists - out of a total of 10 - who will go into the...

Dublin Route Still Popular as London Stansted Posts Record Monthly Passenger Volumes

Dublin remains a standout performer route for London Stansted, with the airport posting a record month for passengers in May. Latest operational figures for Stansted...

Taoiseach Attends Update Briefing on Shared Island Shared Destinations Projects

Taoiseach Micheál Martin T.D. visited Kilbroney Park in Rostrevor, Co Down, for a briefing on the implementation of the Shared Island Shared Destinations projects. The...

TPG Holds Successful Cork Agent Appreciation Event in Association with Shannon Airport

TPG – Travel Partners Group, together with Shannon Airport, held their Cork Agent Appreciation Event at Bocelli Italian Kitchen & Wine Bar last night....

TUI Launches Own Brand Online ‘Lifestyle’ Shop

TUI is presenting its own brands together in an online shop for the first time. Whether it's a TUI beach bag, a TUI Blue...

MSC Cruises Partners with Muscle Help Foundation to Host Special Day Onboard MSC Virtuosa

MSC Cruises and MSC Cruise Management UK (CMUK), in partnership with The Muscle Help Foundation (MHF) charity, hosted a special day aboard MSC Virtuosa in...

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