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.

Introducing the World’s Tallest Hotel: IHG Hotels & Resorts Officially Opens Ciel Dubai Marina

IHG Hotels & Resorts has announced that its new Dubai-based hotel - Ciel Dubai Marina - is now officially open within IHG’s Vignette Collection....

Emirates Ramps Up Fleet Expansion with $38bn Order for 65 More Boeing 777-9 Aircraft

Emirates has announced orders for 65 additional Boeing 777-9 aircraft, powered by GE 9X engines, worth $38bn at list prices, on the opening day...

Ryanair Announces Additional Cabin Crew Jobs at Shannon and Cork Airports

Ryanair has announced additional cabin crew jobs for both Shannon and Cork airports for the summer 2026 season. The news follows on from the airline,...

Qatar Airways Achieves Starlink Rollout Milestone: 100 Widebody Aircraft WiFi Ready Ahead of Schedule

Qatar Airways has achieved a major milestone in its Starlink rollout programme by equipping over 100 widebody aircraft with the fastest Wi-Fi in the...

Oceania Cruises Makes History with Christening of ‘Oceania Allura’ in Miami

Oceania Cruises - NCL's culinary-focused luxury line - ha christened its newest ship, Oceania Allura, with a dazzling Miami pierside ceremony, culminating in a first-of-its-kind godparent...

Aer Lingus Announces Aircraft Maintenance Partnership with University of Limerick

Aer Lingus has announced a new partnership with the University of Limerick (UL) aimed at advancing innovation in aeronautical engineering. In collaboration with UL, Aer...

Dublin to Doha…and Beyond: Qatar Airways Economy Class; a Cut Above the Norm!

Flying economy class from Dublin to Thailand via Doha with Qatar Airways can be a surprisingly comfortable and even enjoyable long-haul experience. Though economy...

Dublin Among Busiest Routes as London Stansted Enjoys Busiest October on Record

Dublin remains one of the busiest routes to and from London’s Stansted Airport, as the airline recorded its busiest ever October. The most popular countries...

The Rise of Solo Travel: TUI Musement Reveals the Top-Rated Destinations for Independent Travellers

Travelling alone has become increasingly common, reflecting broader shifts in how people live, work and enjoy their free time. According to Eurostat, over the...

TUI Care Foundation Launches ‘Destination Zero Waste’ Project in Mexico

The thriving tourism industry in Mexico brings many positive benefits for the local community all over the country. However, it’s also a major consumer...

Ireland Eyeing China Visitor Boom as Leading Chinese Travel Professionals Undertake Familiarisation Mission

A total of 13 leading Chinese travel professionals are visiting Ireland this week, as guests of Tourism Ireland and G2 Travel. The aim of the...

Heathrow Management says ‘Time for Growth’ on Back of Busiest October Ever

Management at London’s Heathrow Airport said the hub is fully ready for growth following another record month of on-time flight performance and passenger numbers. A...

Sustainable Tourism on the Agenda as Spanish Tourism Office Brings ‘Spain Talks…’ Event to Dublin

The Spanish Tourism Office in Dublin successfully presented the first edition of Spain Talks in Ireland yesterday at the Radisson Blu Royal Hotel. The Spain Talks international...

Amadeus River Cruises Reveals New Sustainability-Focused Ship: ‘AMADEUS Mira’

Amadeus River Cruises has announced that its newest river cruise ship, AMADEUS Mira, will launch in 2027 and will join its sister ship, AMADEUS...

Caoimhe Archibald & Tourism Ireland Promote Northern Ireland Tourism in Boston

The North's Economy Minister Dr Caoimhe Archibald is in Boston, promoting Northern Ireland at a Tourism Ireland business breakfast event.  The United States is the...

Minister O’Brien Publishes Ambitious Plan to Increase Climate Resilience in Transport

Minister for Transport, Darragh O'Brien, has published the Transport Sectoral Adaptation Plan (T-SAP II).  This strategic document is designed to help Ireland’s transport system build long-term...

Princess Cruises Reveals Largest & Most Diverse Caribbean Programme of Sailings for 2027-28

Princess Cruises has revealed its largest and most diverse Caribbean programme, with 31 ports sailing from five homeports for the newly announced 2027-28 season. New for the...

Virgin Atlantic Unveils New Passenger Reward Club: ‘High Five’

Virgin Atlantic has unveiled High Five, a new Flying Club reward that recognises members for coming back to the airline over time, regardless of...

Holland America Line Creates New Tulip to Celebrate Dutch Heritage

Holland America Line has created a new and exclusive tulip, celebrating the cruise line's Dutch heritage and maritime legacy. The tulip will make its...

Etihad Posts Record Set of Financial Results for First 9 Months of 2025

Etihad Airways has continued its record-setting performance, achieving its strongest nine-month results in history and sustaining growth across all core business areas. The performance...

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