<?xml version="1.0" encoding="utf-8"?><?xml-stylesheet type="text/xsl" href="/_shared/RssNewsWeb.xsl"?><rss version="2.0" xmlns:atom="http://www.w3.org/2005/Atom"><channel><atom:link href="http://www.gov.im/rssnews.gov" rel="self" type="application/rss+xml" /><title>Tourism News</title><description>News service provided by Isle of Man Public Services</description><link>http://www.gov.im/infocentre/</link><language>en</language><ttl>120</ttl><skipHours><hour>18</hour><hour>19</hour><hour>20</hour><hour>21</hour><hour>22</hour><hour>23</hour><hour>0</hour><hour>1</hour><hour>2</hour><hour>3</hour><hour>4</hour><hour>5</hour><hour>6</hour><hour>7</hour></skipHours><skipDays><day>Saturday</day><day>Sunday</day></skipDays><item><title> Taste Isle of Man assures quality in food and service </title><description>Following its success last year, Isle of Man Tourism is pleased to announce the launch of the second ‘Taste Directory’ for eating establishments on the Island.    
</description><link>http://www.gov.im/lib/news/tourism/tasteisleofmanas.xml</link><pubDate>Wed, 04 Aug 2010 09:25:00 GMT</pubDate><guid isPermaLink="true">http://www.gov.im/lib/news/tourism/tasteisleofmanas.xml</guid></item><item><title>Isle of Man Welcomes More Cruise Ships</title><description>The Isle of Man is currently experiencing a period of enhanced cruise call activity. 
</description><link>http://www.gov.im/lib/news/tourism/isleofmanwelcome6.xml</link><pubDate>Thu, 29 Jul 2010 14:34:00 GMT</pubDate><guid isPermaLink="true">http://www.gov.im/lib/news/tourism/isleofmanwelcome6.xml</guid></item><item><title>Take a Summer Evening Trip on the Steam Train</title><description>The Department of Community, Culture and Leisure is planning to run the Island’s unique steam trains from Douglas to Castletown in the early evening to make the most of the summer nights.  
</description><link>http://www.gov.im/lib/news/tourism/takeasummereveni.xml</link><pubDate>Thu, 22 Jul 2010 14:22:00 GMT</pubDate><guid isPermaLink="true">http://www.gov.im/lib/news/tourism/takeasummereveni.xml</guid></item><item><title>Rejoice with Manx Heritage Flower Festival   </title><description>The Manx Heritage Flower Festival is celebrating its 20th Anniversary during National Week. 			
</description><link>http://www.gov.im/lib/news/tourism/rejoicewithmanxh.xml</link><pubDate>Fri, 02 Jul 2010 12:14:00 GMT</pubDate><guid isPermaLink="true">http://www.gov.im/lib/news/tourism/rejoicewithmanxh.xml</guid></item><item><title>TT Visitors awarded for their loyalty </title><description>Five loyal TT visitors received a warm welcome during their visit to the Isle of Man last week when they visited for the TT Races.
</description><link>http://www.gov.im/lib/news/tourism/ttvisitorsawarde.xml</link><pubDate>Mon, 21 Jun 2010 08:27:00 GMT</pubDate><guid isPermaLink="true">http://www.gov.im/lib/news/tourism/ttvisitorsawarde.xml</guid></item><item><title>Over £1,000 in Prize Money up for grabs for budding photographers</title><description>Isle of Man Tourism would like to remind photographers to continue submitting their best photographs of the Isle of Man, to be in with a chance of winning up to £1,000 in prize money.  
</description><link>http://www.gov.im/lib/news/tourism/over1000inprizem.xml</link><pubDate>Fri, 18 Jun 2010 12:53:00 GMT</pubDate><guid isPermaLink="true">http://www.gov.im/lib/news/tourism/over1000inprizem.xml</guid></item><item><title>High Production TT Races TV Coverage To Be Shown on ITV4</title><description>ITV4 will again be showing the UK exclusive Isle of Man TT Races.
</description><link>http://www.gov.im/lib/news/tourism/highproductiontt.xml</link><pubDate>Mon, 07 Jun 2010 12:38:00 GMT</pubDate><guid isPermaLink="true">http://www.gov.im/lib/news/tourism/highproductiontt.xml</guid></item><item><title>Isle of Man Railways Stamp Launch Celebration</title><description>To celebrate the launch of a fine new set of stamps, featuring the Island’s famous Steam, Electric and Mountain Railways, Isle of Man Railways are offering the opportunity for 50 lucky travellers to take part in a one-off historical journey, featuring vintage transport, breathtaking views and a number of unique photo opportunities. 
</description><link>http://www.gov.im/lib/news/tourism/isleofmanrailway.xml</link><pubDate>Mon, 07 Jun 2010 12:32:00 GMT</pubDate><guid isPermaLink="true">http://www.gov.im/lib/news/tourism/isleofmanrailway.xml</guid></item><item><title>Multi Journey Tickets and Concessions</title><description>Bus Vannin and Isle of Man Railways would like to remind people of the great money saving options available to them through various multi-journey tickets, and details of the concessionary travel conditions.
</description><link>http://www.gov.im/lib/news/tourism/multijourneytick.xml</link><pubDate>Mon, 07 Jun 2010 12:10:00 GMT</pubDate><guid isPermaLink="true">http://www.gov.im/lib/news/tourism/multijourneytick.xml</guid></item><item><title>More guides needed as Walking Festival increases in popularity</title><description>The increasing popularity of the Isle of Man’s Summer Walking Festival has led to a demand for more local guides to join those already signed-up.  
</description><link>http://www.gov.im/lib/news/tourism/moreguidesneeded.xml</link><pubDate>Mon, 07 Jun 2010 12:02:00 GMT</pubDate><guid isPermaLink="true">http://www.gov.im/lib/news/tourism/moreguidesneeded.xml</guid></item><item><title>Fathers Day Special</title><description>Isle of Man Steam Railway are pleased to celebrate Fathers Day by providing a ticket that offers travel, discounts and rare photo opportunities to help make the day that extra special
</description><link>http://www.gov.im/lib/news/tourism/fathersdayspecia.xml</link><pubDate>Fri, 28 May 2010 10:36:00 GMT</pubDate><guid isPermaLink="true">http://www.gov.im/lib/news/tourism/fathersdayspecia.xml</guid></item><item><title>Isle of Man Welcomes Top TV and Irish Journalists</title><description>During the last two weeks Isle of Man Tourism has welcomed two groups of high profile journalists from Granada Television and Ireland.   
</description><link>http://www.gov.im/lib/news/tourism/isleofmanwelcome5.xml</link><pubDate>Fri, 28 May 2010 10:33:00 GMT</pubDate><guid isPermaLink="true">http://www.gov.im/lib/news/tourism/isleofmanwelcome5.xml</guid></item><item><title>Prestigious Silver Accolade Awarded To The Sefton Hotel</title><description>The Sefton Hotel has been awarded a silver accolade for providing top quality and service by Quality in Tourism.   
</description><link>http://www.gov.im/lib/news/tourism/prestigioussilve.xml</link><pubDate>Thu, 13 May 2010 11:42:00 GMT</pubDate><guid isPermaLink="true">http://www.gov.im/lib/news/tourism/prestigioussilve.xml</guid></item><item><title>2010 Homestay Scheme Closing Imminently</title><description>Isle of Man Tourism will be closing the registration process for the 2010 Homestay Scheme on Monday 17th May, leaving householders just one more week to register. 
</description><link>http://www.gov.im/lib/news/tourism/2010homestaysche.xml</link><pubDate>Wed, 12 May 2010 13:37:00 GMT</pubDate><guid isPermaLink="true">http://www.gov.im/lib/news/tourism/2010homestaysche.xml</guid></item><item><title>Residents Urged To Shout Out About Good Customer Service</title><description>Isle of Man Tourism is appealing to residents and tourists alike to be vocal about positive customer service they have received on the Island. 
</description><link>http://www.gov.im/lib/news/tourism/residentsurgedto.xml</link><pubDate>Wed, 12 May 2010 13:30:00 GMT</pubDate><guid isPermaLink="true">http://www.gov.im/lib/news/tourism/residentsurgedto.xml</guid></item><item><title>Isle of Man Tourism Photo Competition 2010</title><description>Isle of Man Tourism is pleased to announce that its 2010 Photo Competition is now underway, and is urging all budding photographers to submit their best images of the Island
</description><link>http://www.gov.im/lib/news/tourism/isleofmantourism2.xml</link><pubDate>Wed, 12 May 2010 08:17:00 GMT</pubDate><guid isPermaLink="true">http://www.gov.im/lib/news/tourism/isleofmantourism2.xml</guid></item><item><title>Isle of Man Tourism to host Festival of Choirs in October</title><description>Isle of Man Tourism has announced plans for a new event which will build on the Isle of Man’s musical heritage. 
</description><link>http://www.gov.im/lib/news/tourism/isleofmantourism1.xml</link><pubDate>Wed, 28 Apr 2010 09:45:00 GMT</pubDate><guid isPermaLink="true">http://www.gov.im/lib/news/tourism/isleofmantourism1.xml</guid></item><item><title>DTL end of an era – start of a new challenge</title><description>The Department of Tourism and Leisure was reborn on 1st April as the Department of Community, Culture and Leisure, with Tourism and Motorsports heading to the Department of Economic Development. 
</description><link>http://www.gov.im/lib/news/tourism/dtlendofanerasta.xml</link><pubDate>Thu, 01 Apr 2010 08:39:00 GMT</pubDate><guid isPermaLink="true">http://www.gov.im/lib/news/tourism/dtlendofanerasta.xml</guid></item><item><title>Tourism Minister Welcomes Reciprocal Health Agreement </title><description>The Minister for Tourism and Leisure has welcomed the agreement between the United Kingdom and Isle of Man Governments to implement a six-month revised Reciprocal Health Agreement
</description><link>http://www.gov.im/lib/news/tourism/tourismministerw2.xml</link><pubDate>Mon, 22 Mar 2010 14:54:00 GMT</pubDate><guid isPermaLink="true">http://www.gov.im/lib/news/tourism/tourismministerw2.xml</guid></item><item><title>Isle of Man to host six-discipline Adventure Race in June</title><description>Plans have been announced for what is believed to be the first event of its kind in the Isle of Man – an Adventure Race covering six separate outdoor disciplines.
</description><link>http://www.gov.im/lib/news/tourism/isleofmantohosts.xml</link><pubDate>Thu, 18 Mar 2010 14:39:00 GMT</pubDate><guid isPermaLink="true">http://www.gov.im/lib/news/tourism/isleofmantohosts.xml</guid></item></channel></rss>