Travel & tourism firms welcoming lifting of border restrictions - Enterprise Minister

The gradual lifting of border restrictions is being welcomed by travel and tourism firms, according to the Island's Enterprise Minister.

Laurence Skelly made the comments in the House of Keys  after being asked by Onchan MHK Julie Edge what concerns, if any, there are in the tourism sector about the opening of the Manx borders.

In response, Mr Skelly said the Visit IOM agency continues to offer support to those industries.

He also went on to state his department is continuing to work with the Department of Infrastructure to maintain air and sea routes to cover growing visitor numbers anticipated over the next six months.