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 Targeting Direct Flights to India Within Two Years

The Government is hopeful that a direct flight connection between Ireland and India can be operational within the next two years. Minister for Public Expenditure...

TSN Announces Addition of Cox & Kings and Abercrombie & Kent to 2026 Roadshow Line-Up

The Travel Suppliers Network (TSN) has announced an expansion to its 2026 touring line-up with the addition of world-renowned luxury travel brands, Cox & Kings and Abercrombie...

Leading Asian DMC, DTH Travel Launches Over 25 New Tours Across 13 Destinations

Asia’s leading destination management company (DMC), DTH Travel, has launched 25+ new tours across 13 destinations for 2026, providing travel agents with an expanded...

IHG Hotels & Resorts Posts Strong Growth Figures for 2025

IHG Hotels & Resorts - which owns many of the world's leading hotel brands like InterContinental, Voco, Ruby, Holiday Inn, Iberostar, Vignette Collection and...

Aer Lingus Increases Frequency on Shannon to Paris Route

The Shannon Airport Group has welcomed the announcement that Aer Lingus will increase its service from Shannon Airport to Paris Charles de Gaulle with...

Princess Cruises Marks USA 250th Anniversary with Commemorative Voyages

Princess Cruises is set to mark the USA's 250th anniversary with a set of commemorative voyages exploring some of the country's most breathtaking coastlines...

Neste and World Fuel Services Extend European Airport Access to SAF

Green energy and fuel provider Neste and World Fuel Services (World Fuel) have extended their existing relationship with a five-year agreement that will expand...

Aer Lingus Extends 10kg Carry-On Baggage Policy to Aer Lingus Regional Service

Aer Lingus is extending its current 10kg carry-on baggage policy across all Aer Lingus Regional flights, operated by Emerald Airlines, effective from 3rd March 2026. By...

Ryanair Launches Summer 2026 Schedule for Kerry Airport

Ryanair has unveiled its summer 2026 route schedule from Kerry Airport - featuring seven routes. These cover holiday hotspots like Alicante and Faro as well...

Willie Walsh Warns of Passenger Cap Consequences for Aer Lingus

Aviation industry boss Willie Walsh has warned that Aer Lingus' transatlantic operations between Ireland and the US could be jeopardised if the Government doesn't...

Garrett Power Elected Chair of Irish Hotels Federation Kerry Branch

Garrett Power, Managing Director of Muckross Park Hotel & Spa, has been elected Chair of the Kerry Branch of the Irish Hotels Federation (IHF),...

TIPTO Unveils Unique Training Incentive for UK & Ireland Agents

Tour operator support group TIPTO is giving agents across the UK and Ireland the chance to win a unique Bustronome sightseeing lunch in London...

Airbnb Unveils Winners of its Best of Irish/Host Spotlight Awards 

Airbnb has announced the winners of its annual Irish Host Spotlight Awards. The awards are a celebration to shine a light on Hosts who deserve...

KLM-Backed Supplier SkyNRG Secures Financing for First SAF Factory in the Netherlands

SkyNRG has secured financing for its SAF project in Delfzijl, officially kicking off the construction of the Netherlands’ first factory fully dedicated to producing...

IHG Hotels & Resorts Unveils New Premium Brand: ‘Noted Collection’

IHG Hotels & Resorts has announced the launch of its new premium collection brand, Noted Collection, with initial discussions already underway with multiple owners,...

Irish Visitor Numbers to the US Remained Buoyant Last Year, Official Figures Confirm

Irish visitor numbers to the US last year held up surprisingly well, latest official US Government numbers show. According to the US Department of Commerce,...

Tourism Ireland Visitor Research Finds Value for Money, Food, Scenery as Top Reasons to Visit

Tourism Ireland has revealed the findings of its latest programme of research - commissioned to understand the current views of consumers in Ireland's top...

Shannon Airport Begins Construction of €15m Terminal Building Upgrade

The Shannon Airport Group has commenced the first airport-focused element of its €40 million investment drive for 2026, with construction now underway on a...

NCL Announces Three Ship Order Covering All Brands

Norwegian Cruise Line Holdings has entered into an agreement with Fincantieri for the design and construction of three new cruise ships, further advancing the...

Dublin Still Among Most Popular Routes from London Stansted

London Stansted began the new year as it ended 2025 with another strong passenger performance in January as it gears up to welcome more than 800,000 passengers over...

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