One week left to sign upto TT homestay

Monday, 20 April 2015 00:00

Registrations for the TT homestay scheme will close a week today.

The initiative offers accommodation for visiting race fans - it also helps handle the burden placed on the Island's hotels.

As an added incentive the Treasury has announced the tax free concession for those offering homestay has increased to £1800.

Head of tourism Angela Byrne says as the popularity of the TT increases so does the importance of the scheme:

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