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The development of a Mountain Bike Trail Park that will elevate the Island’s outdoor tourism offering has been approved by the Economic Strategy Board. The Mountain Bike Trail Park will enhance 50km of existing trails and create 14km of new trails to connect seven plantations across the Isle of Man.

Visit Isle of Man’s annual industry day, ‘Destination Day’, returns this year. Taking place on Monday 13^th November at the Villa Marina, delegates from the island’s tourism and hospitality sectors, including accommodation providers, activity and attraction providers, food and drink establishments, retailers, and those with an interest in tourism and the visitor economy, are invited to register and attend.

The Isle of Man Graduate and Young Professional Fair which provides businesses with a platform to meet some of the best upcoming talent from across the Isle of Man and the UK, will return on 27 March 2024 at the Comis Golf Club in Santon.

The end of September sees the welcome return of Isle of Man Heritage Open Days, the Island’s largest free celebration of heritage with over 80 weekend events taking place from Friday 29 September to Sunday 8 October. 

Visit Isle of Man is inviting tourism industry activity and attraction partners to register their interest in its upcoming ‘On Your Doorstep’ initiative that aims to promote and celebrate the rich variety of tourism businesses the Isle of Man has to offer residents and visitors this autumn.

Manx Wildlife Trust's Ayres Nature Discovery Centre at the Ayres National Nature Reserve has a new look.

People of all physical abilities can now explore the Island’s National Glens from the comfort of their homes, thanks to a new immersive virtual experience launched at the Royal Manx Agricultural Show.

TT 2024 will once again commence on the Bank Holiday Monday (27^th May) with free practice taking place in the morning followed by the first qualifying session in the afternoon and will conclude with the Milwaukee Senior TT Race taking place on Saturday 8^th June 2024.

Monday 25th September 

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