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The winners of the 2025 Manx Menu contest, a celebration of the Isle of Man's diverse range of chefs, mixologists, waiting-on staff, and producers, have been announced, with VIBE Plant Based Café winning in the Overall Award category.

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’.

Visit Isle of Man is pleased to announce that the Isle of Man has been named as one of the top ten destinations in the ‘UK Islands’ category in the Condé Nast Traveller’s 2024 Readers’ Choice Awards.

Loganair has stepped in to operate selected festive flights between Isle of Man and Belfast City this Christmas, allowing passengers to reconnect with loved ones over the holiday period.

Visit Isle of Man has launched a new destination marketing campaign, ‘Extraordinary Isle’, aimed at promoting the Isle of Man as a quality, year-round visitor destination focusing on authenticity and aspirational intent.

Visit Isle of Man has welcomed Andrew Mackness as the new independent Non-Executive Chair of its Agency Board. Joining him are three newly appointed Board Members.