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.

KLM Posts Stable Performance Figures, but More Rescue Work Needed

KLM has posted positive financial and operational results for 2025, but management has stressed that further "structural strengthening" will be needed to ensure the...

Florida’s Palm Beach County Posts Record Visitor Numbers for 2025

Discover The Palm Beaches (DTPB), the tourism marketing organisation dedicated to supporting the tourism economy of Palm Beach County, Florida, has announced record-breaking 2025 calendar-year visitor...

Sligo Park Hotel Launches ‘Your Sligo Starts Here’ County Promotional Campaign

Sligo Park Hotel has launched its ‘Your Sligo Starts Here’ campaign, positioning the hotel as the ideal base for visitors eager to explore the...

Lufthansa Retrofits Short & Medium Haul Fleet with New Cabins

Lufthansa has announced a further upgrade of its passenger cabins, this time covering short and medium haul flights as well as its long haul...

Trigon Hotels Partners with FoodCloud and NCE on Surplus Food Project

Trigon Hotels has partnered with FoodCloud and Northside Community Enterprise (NCE) to demonstrate how surplus food can be transformed into high-quality meals. A group...

AAT Kings Launches Aus/NZ Sale with Headline Savings of up to €580 Per Person

Leading Australia and New Zealand escorted tour operator, AAT Kings, has launched a new sale with headline savings of up to €580 per person. The...

Air Canada Announces Interline Partnership with Pegasus Airlines

Air Canada and Pegasus Airlines have announced a new partnership that will give travellers more convenient access to Türkiye’s most in-demand destinations. Through a new...

TUI Care Foundation Launches ‘TUI Forest Jamaica’ Ecological Programme

d’s most critical ecosystems. It supplies 40% of Jamaica’s freshwater and supports a high number of endemic species. However, with approximately 70,000 residents across...

Ramble Worldwide Expands to Middle East with Walking Holiday Tours of Saudi Arabia

UK-based walking holiday specialist Ramble Worldwide has expanded its range of expert guided walking holidays to the Middle East with the introduction of Saudi Arabia.  The...

Explore Worldwide Offering Significant Per Person Discount on all Cycling Tours

Small group adventure travel specialist Explore Worldwide is offering a £150 (roughly €170) discount per person on all of its cycling trips, with the incentive launching on Friday 20 February.  The offer will last...

Open Road or Dead End: American Holidays Offers Tips for Driving Holidays in the US

Driving/road holidays in the US have surged in popularity. American Holidays has offered some top tips - covering safety and admin needs - for...

Silversea Unveils Next Phase of Enhancements for ‘Silver Spirit’

Luxury and expedition-focused cruise line Silversea is marking a significant step in elevating the onboard experience for guests, introducing major enhancements onboard Silver Spirit. Since...

MSC Cruises Announces Loyalty Programme Partnership with Wynn Las Vegas

MSC Cruises has announced a new partnership with Wynn Las Vegas, naming MSC Cruises as the exclusive benefit partner for Wynn Rewards, the company’s...

Windstar Cruises Opens Bookings for Winter 2027/’28 Season

Small ship luxury cruise line Windstar Cruises has opened bookings for its winter 2027-2028 season, giving travel agents access to a global deployment that...

Solmar Villas Appoints James Howlett Sales & Distribution Director

James Howlett has been appointed Sales and Distribution Director for Solmar Villas. He will assume the position from the end of April and joins from...

WTTC: UK Could Lose £14bn if Daily Tourist Taxes Introduced in England

The World Travel & Tourism Council (WTTC) has doubled down on its warning to the UK about the introduction of daily tourist taxes for...

Hong Kong Sees 20% Surge in Long Haul Visitors; Appoints New Trade Marketing Boss for Northern Europe

Hong Kong attracted more than 3.5 million visitors from long haul markets - including Europe - in 2025. The latest annual figures from the Hong...

Lufthansa Upgrades Business Class with Allegris Seating

Lufthansa has announced a major upgrade to its business class experience with 25 of 28 seats in the new Lufthansa Allegris Business Class in...

IATA Calls for Annual 4.9% Reduction in Spanish Airport Charges

The International Air Transport Association (IATA) and the Spanish Airline Association (ALA) have called for an annual reduction of 4.9% (excluding inflation) in Spanish...

Virgin Voyages to Welcome Over 1,000 First Mates Onboard During its Largest UK & Ireland Trade Ship Tour

Virgin Voyages is set to deliver its biggest UK and Ireland trade activation this summer, with more than 1,000 First Mates (travel agents) invited onboard Valiant Lady. Fresh off...

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