The tourism industry is continuing to make a valuable contribution to the Island’s economy.
That’s the message from the Department of Economic Development which this week held the eighth Tourism Awards.
The annual awards ceremony recognise customer service and commitment to quality in areas including eating out, accommodation and visitor attractions.
MHK Laurence Skelly has responsibility for tourism – he says it's a competitive market:
All jobs safe as Wetherspoons takes over 1886
A spokesman for UK pub chain Wetherspoons says all employees will transfer over to the company as it sets up its first Isle of Man venue.
Keys to discuss cashless Steam Packet payments
The House of Keys sits this morning, with 15 questions for members to ponder.
Stopping Parentcraft classes not ideal says Health Minister
Health Minister Claire Christian says the way Parentcraft classes were ended wasn't ideal.
Pop-up bar in Peel applies for alcohol licence
A planned Ibiza-style bar for the Sunset City this summer will find out if it's been granted an alcohol licence next month.
Baby heron looking for food
A charity is asking for donations of fish to help feed a baby heron.
Stiff competition expected at Woody open
A tennis club in the south of the Island says it's going back to the good old days for its next event.
Computer problems plaguing Manx Care
Manx Care says computer troubles may mean delays to appointments, test results and prescriptions today.
MHKs to lose free parking from May
Tynwald members have just one month left of free parking - before they'll have to stump up for it.
