Plans to increase TT visitors by 85,000 go to Tynwald

Saturday, 9 April 2016 00:00

Ambitious plans will be put before Tynwald this month which claim to be able to increase the number of TT visitors by more than 85,000.

The Department of Economic Development will ask politicians to agree to the appointment of Vision Nine as the independent promoter of the TT and Classic TT races.

The UK company claims it can build spectator numbers by 2026 and generate more than £69 million for the economy - Julian Topham is the chief executive:

If successful Vision Nine will secure a 10 year contract - Julian says it's about evolution and not revolution:

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