Food and drink venues on the Island will now be represented by a new government body.
Minister for Enterprise Tim Johnston MHK announced the Hospitality Board at the Government Conference in Santon this week.
The organisation will focus on enhancing food and drink tourism and help with challenges faced by the sector.
It will be chaired by Jamie Lewis who owns the Kiki Lounge in Douglas.
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