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The Isle of Man has successfully secured a new Guinness World Record following the Pilates World Record Attempt and Wellness Festival at Knockaloe, with 2,804 participants coming together to set the record for the largest standing roll down exercise class ever held. The achievement was confirmed by Guinness World Records adjudicators at the event, marking a significant milestone for the Island's growing wellness offering.

Visit Isle of Man has published its latest visitor figures alongside its Annual Visitor Economy Report for 2025, highlighting another successful year for the Island’s tourism industry and significant progress towards the ambitions set out in the ten-year visitor economy strategy, ‘Our Island, Our Future.’

The Isle of Man and Liverpool have marked the first anniversary of their landmark Cooperation Agreement, highlighting strong economic progress and a shared commitment to a joint journey for mutual benefit.

Following a successful debut event last year, the World Downhill Skateboarding Championship returns to the Isle of Man from 3 to 5 July 2026. Building on last year’s success, the event has grown in scale and will this year take place on the iconic TT Mountain Course, further enhancing the Island’s reputation as a premier destination for adrenaline-fuelled sport set against breathtaking natural landscapes.

Isle of Man residents and visitors have the chance to be part of a landmark moment this summer, and win £1,000, by taking part in the Pilates World Record Attempt at Knockaloe on Sunday 19th July 2026.

Since 23 April 2026, some passengers coming directly to the Isle of Man from outside the Common Travel Area (CTA) will need an Electronic Travel Authorisation (ETA) before their journey.

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

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.

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 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.