Shortlist announced for Tourism Awards

Monday, 18 November 2013 00:00

The Department of Economic Development has announced its shortlist for the Tourism Awards.

Performance of the visitor economy sector is being praised again this year; the department says it’s due to the targeting of niche markets and new innovations - like the Isle of Man Festival of Motorcycling.

Laurence Skelly MHK tells us the awards recognise the contribution of tourism, leisure and hospitality businesses to the success of the visitor economy.

Mr Skelly says he’s confident in the Island of Culture programme of events next year:

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