News service provided by Isle of Man Public Serviceshttp://www.gov.im/infocentre/en12018192021222301234567SaturdaySundayBBC2’s Great British Railways programme featuring the Isle of Man will be broadcast on Friday 27th January at 6.30pm. http://www.gov.im/lib/news/tourism/isleofmantobesho.xmlFri, 13 Jan 2012 09:03:00 GMThttp://www.gov.im/lib/news/tourism/isleofmantobesho.xmlThe Department of Economic Development is pleased to announce the launch of its 2012 Visitor Guide http://www.gov.im/lib/news/tourism/isleofmanvisitor1.xmlTue, 15 Nov 2011 09:06:00 GMThttp://www.gov.im/lib/news/tourism/isleofmanvisitor1.xmlA joint initiative between private and public sector is set to shape the future direction of the Island’s visitor economy. http://www.gov.im/lib/news/tourism/chamberofcommerc.xmlThu, 20 Oct 2011 14:53:00 GMThttp://www.gov.im/lib/news/tourism/chamberofcommerc.xmlHomestay registration for the TT Festival and Manx Grand Prix Festival 2012 has been launched this week. http://www.gov.im/lib/news/tourism/2012tthomestaysc.xmlWed, 19 Oct 2011 13:44:00 GMThttp://www.gov.im/lib/news/tourism/2012tthomestaysc.xmlMixed voice choir Musicale became the first local winners of the Isle of Man Festival of Choirs when they claimed the Festival Trophy, and a cheque for £1,500, at the Villa Marina on Sunday http://www.gov.im/lib/news/tourism/manxtriumphinisl.xmlThu, 29 Sep 2011 10:06:00 GMThttp://www.gov.im/lib/news/tourism/manxtriumphinisl.xmlProprietors of seven Isle of Man bed and breakfast and self-catering properties celebrated at a special presentation on Thursday 1st September, where they were honoured with Gold and Silver awards for providing top quality and service to visitors. http://www.gov.im/lib/news/tourism/goldandsilverawa.xmlThu, 15 Sep 2011 08:33:00 GMThttp://www.gov.im/lib/news/tourism/goldandsilverawa.xmlThe new Taste Isle of Man directory has been launched at an event which took place last week in the Colonnade Suite at the Villa Marina. http://www.gov.im/lib/news/tourism/tasteisleofmanlo1.xmlTue, 13 Sep 2011 08:22:00 GMThttp://www.gov.im/lib/news/tourism/tasteisleofmanlo1.xmlThe Royal Hall of the Villa Marina will be reverberating to the sounds of choral singing later this month when the Isle of Man Festival of Choirs takes centre-stage. http://www.gov.im/lib/news/tourism/festivalofchoirs.xmlThu, 08 Sep 2011 08:03:00 GMThttp://www.gov.im/lib/news/tourism/festivalofchoirs.xmlIsle of Man Tourism is urging residents and visitors to send in their nominations for the Tourism Awards scheme 2011 before the closing date of 30th September 2011. http://www.gov.im/lib/news/tourism/lastchancetonomi.xmlWed, 07 Sep 2011 11:19:00 GMThttp://www.gov.im/lib/news/tourism/lastchancetonomi.xmlA record entry of 1,700 mountain bikers will be tackling the Isle of Man Sleepwell Hotels End to End Challenge on September 18th. http://www.gov.im/lib/news/tourism/recordentryas170.xmlMon, 22 Aug 2011 13:30:00 GMThttp://www.gov.im/lib/news/tourism/recordentryas170.xmlTo meet pressure on the demand for accommodation, the Department of Economic Development is pleased to announce that Treasury has granted approval for the extension of the tax free income limit for the Homestay Scheme to cover the Commonwealth Youth Games, which take place from 7th to 14th September. http://www.gov.im/lib/news/tourism/homestayextended.xmlFri, 15 Jul 2011 15:35:00 GMThttp://www.gov.im/lib/news/tourism/homestayextended.xmlThis month will see a further boost to the Island’s visitor numbers with four visits from cruise vessels. http://www.gov.im/lib/news/tourism/isleofmanprepare.xmlMon, 11 Jul 2011 16:07:00 GMThttp://www.gov.im/lib/news/tourism/isleofmanprepare.xmlFollowing the success of last year's event, Isle of Man Tourism is proud to host its second annual Festival of Choirs, which will take place on Saturday 24th and Sunday 25th September 2011 http://www.gov.im/lib/news/tourism/dontmissoutregis.xmlWed, 25 May 2011 17:06:00 GMThttp://www.gov.im/lib/news/tourism/dontmissoutregis.xmlIsle of Man Tourism will be closing the registration process for the 2011 Homestay Scheme on Monday 23rd May. http://www.gov.im/lib/news/tourism/2011homestaysche.xmlTue, 17 May 2011 09:35:00 GMThttp://www.gov.im/lib/news/tourism/2011homestaysche.xmlA record number of walkers will take part in the Isle of Man’s annual Walking Festival, which starts this weekend and runs throughout next week. http://www.gov.im/lib/news/tourism/isleofmangearing.xmlWed, 11 May 2011 13:06:00 GMThttp://www.gov.im/lib/news/tourism/isleofmangearing.xmlIsle of Man Tourism’s ‘On Your Doorstep’ exhibition, held at the Villa Marina on Saturday 26th March in association with 3FM, has been hailed a great success, attracting over 1800 visitors. http://www.gov.im/lib/news/tourism/onyourdoorstepex.xmlTue, 05 Apr 2011 15:19:00 GMThttp://www.gov.im/lib/news/tourism/onyourdoorstepex.xmlIsle of Man Tourism has produced its first dedicated guide for coach and group organisers in conjunction with industry partners to maintain current levels and develop group visits to the Isle of Man. http://www.gov.im/lib/news/tourism/isleofmantourism3.xmlTue, 18 Jan 2011 15:53:00 GMThttp://www.gov.im/lib/news/tourism/isleofmantourism3.xmlISLE OF MAN TOURISM is appealing to the Manx community to open their homes to supplement registered accommodation such as hotels, guest accommodation and self-catering during the TT ‘Centenary of the Mountain Course’ Festival which takes place from 30 May until 10 June 2011. http://www.gov.im/lib/news/tourism/morehomestayacco.xmlTue, 11 Jan 2011 13:47:00 GMThttp://www.gov.im/lib/news/tourism/morehomestayacco.xmlIsle of Man Tourism is pleased to announce that their official Holiday Guide 2011 is now available. http://www.gov.im/lib/news/tourism/isleofmanholiday.xmlWed, 01 Dec 2010 16:54:00 GMThttp://www.gov.im/lib/news/tourism/isleofmanholiday.xml2011 is the year of the TT Mountain Course Centenary, Manx Grand Prix and the Commonwealth Youth Games which has prompted Isle of Man Tourism to bring forward the launch of their HOMESTAY scheme. http://www.gov.im/lib/news/tourism/appealtonewhomes.xmlMon, 08 Nov 2010 11:12:00 GMThttp://www.gov.im/lib/news/tourism/appealtonewhomes.xml