Island performs well during summer tourism season

Friday, 5 September 2014 00:00

It's hoped the Isle of Man has performed well in attracting new visitors here this summer.

The emergence of new niche markets and an unprecedented level of UK media coverage should see visitor figures soar.

Things like mountain biking and hiking are attracting tourists as well as the steam and electric railways.

Dark Skies tourism is also expected to encourage more people to visit over the winter.

Head of tourism Angela Byrne says we need an influx of new visitors each year:

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