Who We Are

Angela Byrne, Head of Visit Isle of Man manages the strategic development and operational team which is made up of ten officers and supported by a marketing team within the Department for Enterprise. Through the formation of strong partnerships, networking and promotion, the Visit Isle of Man team strive to enhance the perceptions of the Isle of Man as a special place to visit, live, work and invest, creating a shared and compelling story for our unique destination.

Deborah Heather

CEO of Visit Isle of Man

Deborah has over 25 years of hospitality, tourism and travel experience; an award winning ex-Hotel Managing Director and a graduate of Cornell University General Managers program.

+44 (0)1624 651587

deborah.heather@gov.im
Angela Byrne

Head of Visit Isle of Man

Angela supports the Visit Agency Board, CEO, Minister and Political Members in the strategic development and management of the Visit Isle of Man agency within the Department for Enterprise.

+44 (0) 1624 687083 angela.byrne@gov.im
Caroline Hadfield

Business Development Manager

Caroline has over a decade of experience working in the travel and tourism sector, and is joining from The Modern Hotel Group based in Jersey, bringing a network of key partners including tour operators, wholesalers, travel agents and MICE related businesses.

+44 (0) 7586 335642
caroline.hadfield@gov.im
Nicola Wilkinson

Deputy Head of Visit Isle of Man

Nicola implements strategic actions for visitor accommodation and creates the programme to assist businesses with quality and service aspects, fostered through schemes and training to make it easier for visitor economy businesses to start, develop and grow on the Island.

+44 (0) 1624 685965 nicola.wilkinson@gov.im
Mike Doherty

Events Manager

Mike focuses on growing events visitor numbers, bednights and spend through financial assistance schemes, advice and promotion particularly shoulder season events. Mike also develops and works with non-motorsport event organisers to attract new events to the Island.

+44 (0) 1624 644644 michael.doherty@gov.im
Trish Joyce

Events Executive

Trish develops new events as well as assiting organisers to market and promote their events. Trish also supports the Events Manager with the Tourism Event Development Scheme.

+44 (0) 1624 644644 trish.joyce@gov.im
Yvette Hollows

New Product Executive

Yvette develops and fosters effective partnerships with the on-island activity and attractions sector and off-island trade. Yvette assists businesses in the development of bookable products and year-round visitor experiences for the Island's key target growth markets.

+44 (0) 1624 686853 yvette.hollows2@gov.im
Stuart Clague

New Product Executive

Stuart develops and fosters effective partnerships with the on-island activity and attractions sector and off-island trade. Stuart assists businesses in the development of bookable products and year-round visitor experiences for the Island's key target growth markets.

+44 (0) 1624 687577
stuart.clague2@gov.im
Hannah Wylde

Business Development Executive

Hannah builds relationships and maintains contact with providers in the accommodation and eateries sectors, providing introductory advisories, guidance through the registration process and future development.

+44 (0) 1624 686870 hannah.wylde@gov.im
Katy Ashwell

Business Development Officer

Katy supports the Business Development team in different ways such as on-going support for accommodation registrations, but also provides support to the industry with any day to day queries they may have in regards to their business.

+44 (0) 1624 698372 katy.ashwell2@gov.im
Laura Dalton

Marketing Manager

Laura is responsible for the day to day management of the marketing plan for the Visit Isle of Man strategy, managing a range of channels to reach key target markets. Key to the role is the promotion of the Visit Isle of Man brand to demonstrate the Isle of Man's extraordinary story.

+44 (0) 1624 686783 laura.dalton@gov.im
Natasha Johnson

Marketing Executive

Natasha is responsible for the delivery of a multi-audience marketing programme across a range of marketing channels, particularly in respect of Visit Isle of Man’s digital marketing activity, public relations programme, events, and literature requirements.

+44 (0) 1624 693858
natasha.johnson@gov.im
Jemima Cooper

Marketing Executive

Jemima is responsible for the delivery of a multi-audience marketing programme across a range of marketing channels, particularly in respect of Visit Isle of Man’s digital marketing activity, public relations programme, events, and literature requirements.

+44 (0)1624 686806
jemima.cooper@gov.im