The Department for Enterprise says it underwrote tourist events to the tune of a quarter of a million pounds this year.
A Freedom of Information request asked how much cash had been spent on underwriting losses in the last 12 months.
In its response, the department said it had committed £250,375 to underwriting events under its Tourist Development Scheme.
It refused to give individual figures for events, but added they included TT and MGP events - as well as the Manx National Rally.
German newspaper says hello from the Island - and Queen Victoria
A leading German newspaper is urging its readers to sample the delights of the Isle of Man.
Don't buy electric cars, says Manx salvage firm
A salvage company from the south of the Island has told people not to buy electric vehicles.
Aurora-watchers could be in for Friday treat!
Could the Isle of Man get a celestial lightshow to kick off the weekend?
Peel's pulsing UFO has people perplexed
Did you see the UFO off the Island's west coast last night?
Peel MHK raises future of former care home
The future of a former care home in Peel will be raised by one of the town's MHKs.
Netflix film about Patrick's greatest boxer out in November
One of the Island's most famous residents will be starring in his own Netflix documentary next month.
Three buses won't run, eight more at risk today
Three bus services have been cancelled today with another eight at risk later.
Former chief minister to ask first question of new parliament
Former chief minister Alf Cannan will get to ask the first oral question of the new parliament next week.
