Vision Nine sets sights on live TT coverage

Friday, 22 April 2016 00:00

The Vision Nine team with the Economic Development Minister

Newly appointed TT promoter Vision Nine says it's already in gear for taking over:

That's the chief executive - the company has been handed a 10-year deal after claiming it can boost visitor numbers to 86,000 over the next decade.

Following a five-month tender process Vision Nine was found to be the best candidate to work with on operational, promotional and commercial delivery.

Ambitious 'live coverage' plans could help generate £69 million for the Manx economy - Julian Topham says the event has great potential:

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