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.

TUI Launches Electric Vehicle Initiative and Partnership with Car Brand ‘smart’

TUI Group has provided a comprehensive update on its sustainability initiatives at TUI Blue Sylt, with a particular focus being placed on the strategy...

Oceania Cruises Marks Ceremonial Steel Cutting of Oceania Sonata Ship

Culinary-focused line Oceania Cruises has marked a defining milestone today with the ceremonial steel cutting of Oceania Sonata, the first ship in the brand's revolutionary...

Etihad and Ethiopian Airlines Activate Codeshare Agreement

Etihad and Ethiopian Airlines have activated their codeshare agreement, strengthening connectivity between Africa and Asia, Australia, and the Middle East. This bilateral partnership enhances...

Belfast’s Grand Central Hotel Unveils New Private Dining Venue ‘The Cavern’

Belfast’s skyline hotel, the 5-star Grand Central, has unveiled ‘The Cavern’ - a hidden, high-end private dining venue designed to raise the bar for bespoke...

Tourism Ireland Unveils New Global Marketing Campaign: ‘Ireland Unrushed’

Tourism Ireland has unveiled its new global campaign ‘Ireland Unrushed’, encouraging visitors to enjoy journeying around Ireland this summer and beyond. Based on the...

SeaDream Yacht Club Unveils 16 New Caribbean Voyages

SeaDream Yacht Club has revealed details of 16 new Caribbean voyages spanning 28 of the most exclusive destinations of the Caribbean, including idyllic beaches and...

Dublin and Cork Airports Post Record Passenger Numbers for May

Both Dublin and Cork airports saw record passenger numbers in May, latest monthly data from airport operator daa show. Cork Airport welcomed more than...

Dalata Hotel Group Rejects Scandinavian Takeover Proposal

Dalata Hotel Group - which owns the Clayton and Maldron chains - has rejected a proposed €1.3bn takeover on the grounds of its board...

Turkish Airlines and TAP Air Portugal Expand Codeshare Partnership

Turkish Airlines and TAP Air Portugal, have announced an expansion to their existing codeshare partnership. As part of the recently expanded agreement announced during the...

Shannon Airport to See 100,000 Passenger Boost From Massive Ryanair Expansion

The Shannon Airport Group has welcomed Ryanair’s announcement of the addition of a 4th based aircraft, three new routes to Lapland, Madeira and Madrid,and...

Ryanair Posts 4% Passenger Growth for May

Ryanair carried 19.6 million passengers across its extensive route network in May, latest monthly operational figures for the airline show. The May passenger total represented...

VisitPITTSBURGH Relaunches Annual ‘KidsBURGH’ Family Holiday Promotion

VisitPITTSBURGH has relaunched its annual KidsBURGH® promotion - just in time for peak summer travel season.  The promotion, due to run from 2 June - 22 August, features a free KidsBURGH® 2025 Passport, a discount...

TTC Tour Brands Offering Agents Coveted Places on November FAM Trips

TTC Tour Brands is offering 30 lucky travel agents the chance to win a coveted place on one of its FAM trips this November,...

Intrepid Travel Launches Global Accommodation Expansion with Acquisitions in Morocco and Australia 

Responsible tourism operator Intrepid Travel has announced the acquisition of two new properties, a 17-room Riad in Marrakech, Morocco and the 20-room Edge of...

Scandinavian Consortium Considering €1.3bn Takeover of Dalata Hotel Group

A consortium comprising Swedish hotel owner Pandox and Norwegian property company Eiendomsspar has proposed a potential €1.3bn takeover offer for Ireland’s largest hotelier, Dalata...

Princess Cruises Unveils 2027 Europe Programme: 200+ Sailings Across 5 Ships

Princess Cruises has announced its 2027 Europe cruise programme will feature more than 200 sailings across five Princess ships – Sun Princess, Enchanted Princess,...

EU Transport Minister Vote: AirHelp Warns of Erosion of Passenger Compensation Rights

On Thursday (June 5) EU transport ministers are scheduled to vote on the revision of Regulation (EC) No. 261, the cornerstone of Europe’s passenger...

Cunard Unveils 195 New Itineraries – 115 Destinations, 32 Countries – Over 2027 & 2028

Cunard has unveiled its latest programme of voyages, with 195 new itineraries across its iconic fleet - visiting 115 destinations in 32 countries between April...

Argentina Inbound Tourism Value Expected to Surge 8.4% in 2025

Argentina is set to see a significant surge in tourism business this year. Latest research by the World Travel & Tourism Council (WTTC) forecasts inbound...

Ryanair Makes Fresh Appeal to European Commission Following Weekend ATC Delays

Ryanair has repeated its call for EU President Ursula von der Leyen to urgently intervene and fix European ATC (Air Traffic Control) after passengers...

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