Those travelling by boat are up almost 10% on 2019’s figure
An MHK says visitor numbers are up significantly more than was speculated.
It’s understood those travelling to the world famous TT Races by boat were up almost 10 […]
Gov’t wants 500,000 visitors per year by 2032
The Isle of Man needs accommodation for tourists with all tastes and budgets if it’s to reach its target of 500,000 annual visitors by 2032.
That’s the belief of the political member responsible […]
Numbers down on pre-pandemic races
An urgent appeal has gone out for people able to provide accommodation for visitors over the TT and Manx Grand Prix periods, to register with the government’s Homestay Scheme.
Rob Callister MHK, the political member responsible for Motorsport […]
Plans for festival ‘full steam ahead’ says MHK
Preparations for TT 2022 are ‘full steam ahead’ but hotels, and hospitality businesses, must be flexible if circumstances change.
That’s according to the MHK who has responsibility for motorsport.
Rob Callister admits there needs to be a clear […]
Part 1 Government press conferences: youtu.be/VTeSwLDtZyw
Part 2 Manx budget: […]
Review of facilities to happen over winter months
The man with political responsibility for the Island’s ports has described the sea terminal as looking “tired”.
Onchan MHK Rob Callister toured the airport and the sea terminal earlier this week to assess what […]
MHK Rob Callister, who has responsibilities for tourism in the Department for Enterprise, talks to Paul Moulton about the current situation and what is being done to help the hospitality sector.
People on the Isle of Man could be “held to ransom” by airlines if flights lost due to Flybe’s collapse are not replaced, an MHK has said.
Rob Callister said while Loganair taking on flights to Liverpool was “fantastic for patient transfers”, […]
People who work in tourism are being invited to learn more about the government’s strategy to grow the industry.
The annual ’Tourism Industry Day’ will taking place on Tuesday, February 25, at the Villa Marina.
Delegates will attend workshops designed to improve […]
MHK says Visit Isle of Man agency is helping