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.

Government Publishes 5-Year Domestic Tourism Policy Framework; Fáilte Ireland Welcomes Move

The Government has published its 5-year tourism policy framework for domestic and inbound tourism; pledging supports to the sector’s economic development and employment. The publication...

Ireland’s Blue Book Announces Two Additions for 2025 Portfolio

Ireland's Blue Book - the renowned collection of country house hotels, manor houses, castles, and restaurants - has announced the addition of two properties...

Royal Caribbean Changes Caribbean Itineraries in Preparation for ‘Hurricane Rafael’

Royal Caribbean has changed the itineraries of four cruise ships in preparation for Hurricane Rafael, currently building up in the Caribbean region. The intensifying...

TAP Air Portugal Marks Loyalty Programme Milestone by Rewarding Members

TAP Air Portugal is celebrating the 6th anniversary of its TAP Miles&Go passenger loyalty programme by giving its 8 million members the chance to...

UN Tourism and WTTC Showcase Tourism’s Climate Role at COP16 in Colombia

The Nature Positive Tourism Partnership (NPTP) - made up of the World Travel & Tourism Council (WTTC), the World Tourism Organisation (UN Tourism), and...

Jamaica Unveils 2025 Visitor Attractions – from Luxury Hotel Openings to Bob Marley Birthday Celebrations

Jamaica has unveiled a raft of new tourism developments – including new luxury hotel openings and a calendar of visitor-focused cultural and culinary events...

Emirates Posts Best Ever Half-Year Profit; Outlook Remains Strong

Emirates has reported its best ever half-year financial results, with AED10.4bn/$2.8bn in pre-tax profit generated in the six months to the end of June. This...

Wine and Romance: Bordeaux Ranked Top Honeymoon Destination in France

Bordeaux – already known as the wine capital of France – has been ranked as the best honeymoon destination in France. The ranking comes from...

Tourism Authority of Thailand Wins Prestigious ‘Best Stand Feature’ at WTM London

The Tourism Authority of Thailand (TAT) has been awarded the prestigious Best Stand Feature 2024 at WTM London this year. The TAT stand won for its creative...

Singapore Airlines to Spend $1.1bn on Elevating First Class Passenger Offering

Singapore Airlines is spending $1.1bn on upgrading its first class offerings across its long haul routes as it strives to match advances being made...

Emirates Strengthens Inflight Entertainment Offering with Spotify Deal

Emirates has further enhanced its inflight entertainment services by launching a new collaboration with Spotify - the world’s most popular audio-streaming subscription service. It will see...

P&O Cruises Kicks Off Charter Flight Partnership with Norse Atlantic Airways

P&O Cruises has formally kicked-off its new charter flight partnership with Norse Atlantic Airways. This past week saw the first charter flight fly more than...

Cathay Pacific Reports Significant Progress on Corporate Sustainable Aviation Fuel Programme

Cathay Pacific has reported significant progress in its sustainability journey, reaching new milestones since the launch of its Corporate Sustainable Aviation Fuel (SAF) Programme...

Clayton Hotel Owner Dalata Buys Radisson Dublin Airport Hotel for €83m

Clayton and Maldron Hotels owner Dalata Hotel Group has reached agreement to buy the Radisson Blu Hotel Dublin Airport for €83m, subject to approval...

Government Extends Dublin-Donegal Air Route Until February 2026

The Government has extended the Dublin-Donegal Public Service Obligation (PSO) air route by one year to February 25, 2026. The service – which is operated...

Pegasus Airlines Named ‘Global Environmental Sustainability Airline of the Year’ by CAPA

Turkish low fares carrier Pegasus Airlines has received the Global Environmental Sustainability Airline of the Year Award at the CAPA Airline Leader Summit Asia...

Royalton CHIC Barbados to Join Marriott’s Autograph Collection Upon Opening

Blue Diamond Resorts has announced that its much anticipated Royalton CHIC Barbados will join Marriott International’s distinguished Autograph Collection upon its opening as an...

EasyJet Formally Begins New City of Derry Routes to Liverpool and Edinburgh

EasyJet has formally begun flying on its new routes from City of Derry Airport to the UK destinations of Liverpool and Edinburgh. The UK low...

Construction Officially Underway on Sofitel Dublin Airport Hotel

Hospitality groups Accor and The Arora Group have formally undertaken the officialground-breaking ceremony for the highly anticipated Sofitel Dublin Airport hotel. The hotel – which...

Turkish Airlines Sees Passenger, Revenue and Profit Boost in Third Quarter

Turkish Airlines carried 24.5 million passengers in the third quarter of this year, according to latest monthly figures from the carrier. Turkish also generated a...

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