Tourism generated £90 million for Island in 2010

Total scheduled passenger departures saw a 2% decline, with the volcanic ash cloud and snow playing their part in reducing air passengers by just over 17,000.

The latest Isle of Man Passenger Survey has revealed that tourism generated just over £90 million of revenue in 2010.

Total scheduled passenger departures saw a 2% decline, with the volcanic ash cloud and snow playing their part in reducing air passengers by just over 17,000.

It’s thought that a drop in people travelling off Island is accountable to a reduction in the number of off-Island trips by Island residents.

Excluding travellers on day trips visitors stayed an average of 5.6 nights in the Island, whilst residents spent an average 7.4 nights off-Island.