Industry News, Events & Training

Visit Isle of Man, an Executive Agency within the Department for Enterprise, have received Tynwald approval for its ten-year Visitor Economy Strategy – ‘Our Island, Our Future’.

A new bus timetable will come into operation on Monday 9 May 2022 containing changes designed to make the service more streamlined, and includes additional services during the summer.

As part of a pilot programme Visit Isle of Man were pleased to work with the Centre for WW1 Internment at Knockaloe to host a pilot event tailored for front of house teams in tourism and hospitality in order to enhance and enrich the local experience of the Isle of Man for visitors.

Visit Isle of Man, an Executive Agency within the Department for Enterprise, has outlined its ten-year strategic plan inside its draft Visitor Economy Strategy – ‘Our Island, Our Future’ – which is due to be laid before Tynwald in May.

A round-up of new tourism developments on the Isle of Man or newly featured on the Visit Isle of Man website.

Chief Minister Alfred Cannan MHK has confirmed that the Isle of Man will remove all remaining COVID-19 restrictions from 00:01hrs on Friday 1 April.

The Department for Enterprise has launched a Hospitality and Tourism Worker Incentive to support those sectors to recruit seasonal workers to the Island ahead of the TT and summer season.

Highlights of some key Visit Isle of Man Industry training sessions and resources that offer expert tips on how to improve your advertising and drive bookings.

Loganair is introducing new routes to London City and London Heathrow this spring. The increased connectivity will ensure essential business links with London are maintained as well as giving improved access to international travel through the Heathrow link.

Many destinations across the world are reporting challenges with recruitment and skills shortages in the tourism and hospitality sector and this is also being felt by Isle of Man tourism and hospitality businesses.