Onchan MHK Rob Callister says the increase in first-time and international visitors for this year's TT is a good sign for the long-term growth of the festival.
Over 16,000 new faces attended the 2018 event, the highest since those records began in 2010.
Meanwhile, the number of non-UK visitors was over 9,000, a rise of almost 50 per cent.
There was a slight decrease in the overall amount of people attending this year of 1.5 per cent
Covid wrongful arrest and torture claims thrown out by court
A man suing the chief constable and attorney general over his arrest and acquittal over an alleged Covid gathering on Laxey beach has seen 22 of his claims thrown out by a court.
Tree fellers to close part of TT course on Thursday
A section of the TT course will close for much of tomorrow while trees are felled.
Manx Utilities wants contractors for HQ refurb
Manx Utilities says it's looking for contractors as it prepares to refurbish its headquarters.
Business needed for Peel coffee shop's 'new chapter'
A coffee shop in Peel says it's looking for a business to share its premises.
Regulator freezes gas prices
The Island's utilities regulator says there'll be no gas price rise next month.
Billionaire says Island's his favourite place on earth
Billionaire businessman Jim Mellon says he has not plans to retire, but expects to keep working until the day he dies.
Planners aren't influenced by advertising, says Cannan
Chief Minister Alf Cannan says he's confident planning officials aren't swayed by advertising.
Commissioner to resign over Laxey sewage plans
A Garff commissioner says he'll resign after the board backed new sewage proposals for the area.
