Tender process for Homestay scheme due by summer

Monday, 13 March 2017 00:00

Work is already underway to find a new company to operate the Isle of Man's Homestay scheme.

That's according to the Department of Economic Development which says a tender process is due to run this summer.

It follows the news that Regency Travel is closing - the company was the official partner for travel and accommodation during the TT and Festival of Motorcycling.

Regency - which hasn't revealed why it's shutting down - says all existing bookings for this year are unaffected.

Minister Laurence Skelly is hopeful there'll be a smooth transition:

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