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Visit Isle of Man and Homestay IOM Limited are reminding residents to register for the Isle of Man Homestay Scheme ahead of the 2025 TT, Classic TT and Manx Grand Prix season. The deadline for registration is Wednesday 30^th April 2025, and all properties must be registered by this date to benefit from the scheme.  

Visit Isle of Man is pleased to welcome the first cruise ship of the 2025 season to the Island’s shores on Saturday 26^th April, officially launching what is expected to be a thriving year for the Isle of Man’s growing cruise tourism sector.

Destination First, a newly formed public and private sector board dedicated to destination development and stewardship of the Isle of Man, has launched its first ‘Resident Sentiment Survey’.

Visit Isle of Man is pleased to share the success of the 2025 Isle of Man Dartshopper Darts Festival, which took place over the weekend and saw a significant increase in visitor numbers.

Visit Isle of Man is hosting a dedicated Travel Trade Workshop designed for on-island businesses that engage with the travel trade.

Public voting has now opened for the Manx Menu contest, inviting residents and visitors to taste and vote for their favourite dishes and products. With 106 entries from 59 local businesses, the six-week competition starts today and runs until 31 March 2025.

Visit Isle of Man is pleased to announce that the Isle of Man has earnt recognition by BBC Travel as one of the ’25 best places to travel in 2025’, a prestigious accolade that highlights the island’s growing reputation as a must-visit destination.

Visit Isle of Man have announced the extension of an early bird offer for the Isle of Man Homestay Scheme. Hosts now have until 31 January 2025 to take advantage of the discounted registration and advertising package.

The Department for Enterprise today announces the return of the Classic TT as part of an enhanced fortnight of motorcycle racing set to take place on the Isle of Man’s world-famous TT Mountain Course from Sunday 17th August until Friday 29th August 2025.

Visit Isle of Man has today announced a new partnership with renowned TV broadcaster and marine biologist Monty Halls to pilot a new conservation project, the ‘Big Blue Bag’.