Visit IOM 'extending' tourism season to boost visitor numbers

Friday, 30 September 2022 07:59

By Leanne Cooke @leannelily18

Visit Isle of Man is extending the tourism season this autumn and winter to boost visitor numbers.

It means Manx National Heritage sites will now remain open until November 29, and Heritage Railways will run a weekend service.

The government agency is also rolling out a new 'Trade Travel Hub' to grow its association with UK and Irish based travel agents.

Ranald Caldwell, Non-Executive Chair of Visit IOM, says extending the season and attracting visitors during autumn and winter is critical to realizing the target of reaching 500,000 visitors a year by 2032.

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