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ITV News
22-05-2025
- Business
- ITV News
Tourism still big earner for the Isle of Man last year adding millions of pounds to its economy
Tourism is still one of the big-earners for the Manx economy, generating hundreds of millions of pounds last year, according to new figures released today. The figures from Visit Isle of Man show that almost 330,000 visitors flocked to the island in 2024, both for business and pleasure, staying on average just over 5 nights each. With each visitor adding an average of £663 during their stay they helped generate more than £212 million pounds for the Isle of Man economy, with almost £2 million coming from cruise tourism alone. Deborah Heather, CEO of Visit Isle of Man, says that despite bad weather blighting the country last year and rising prices: "The 2024 visitor figures are a testament to the success of a collaborative, industry-wide approach focused on sustainable growth, high quality experiences and strategic marketing. "We are delighted with the outcome, particularly in light of the challenges faced throughout the year. "Adverse weather conditions affected both the Isle of Man and our primary feeder market, the UK, whilst additional hurdles included an early Easter, connectivity issues both locally and nationally, price increases driven by global forces, and ongoing economic uncertainty impacting consumer confidence and spending. "Despite these obstacles, visitor spending exceeded £210 million, and satisfaction levels remained consistently high, clear indicators that our long-term strategy is delivering." She adds:"Some of this success is also owed to the Island's growing recognition in the press. "2024 highlights include being named among Conde Nast Traveller's Top 10 UK Islands, listed as one of Wanderlust's Top 10 Best European Islands, and most recently, featured in BBC Travel's global '25 Best Places to Travel in 2025' list. "Sustaining a strong presence in the minds of potential visitors is a key priority for Visit Isle of Man, and the impact of our efforts is becoming increasingly visible. "Our commitment remains unchanged: to build a resilient, year-round visitor economy that brings lasting benefits to everyone who lives, works, visits and invests in our Island." Enduring attractions like the TT Races and the Manx Grand Prix helped pull in the tourists, accounting for almost 24%, but the outstanding natural beauty of the island was the major attraction, with 61% enjoying walking, or exploring the countryside and parkland, with heritage sites also a major draw.
BBC News
14-04-2025
- Automotive
- BBC News
Northern part of Mountain Road closes for TT preparation
The northern section of the A18 Mountain Road on the Isle of Man is to close later for a second week of TT preparation ahead of this year's route, linking the Manx capital to the north of the island, is closing from Ramsey Hairpin to the follows work to install signage and race equipment on the south part of the route last week. The 24-hour-a-day closure is in place until Thursday. It comes after a four-week closure for resurfacing works was postponed due to issues with asphalt are now due to go ahead after the Manx Grand Prix, which runs from 17 to 19 August. Read more stories from the Isle of Man on the BBC, watch BBC North West Tonight on BBC iPlayer and follow BBC Isle of Man on Facebook and X.
BBC News
07-04-2025
- Automotive
- BBC News
Sections of Mountain Road close for TT 2025 race preparation
Sections of the A18 Mountain Road on the Isle of Man are to be closed to traffic over the next two weeks to prepare the route for this year's TT of Infrastructure teams will be installing race equipment and carrying out maintenance work from Monday to road is the main route used by commuter traffic between the north of the island and the 3.5 mile (5.7km) stretch from the Bungalow to the Creg Ny Baa will be closed from 09:30 BST. On 14 to 17 April the 24-hour-a-day closure will then be from Ramsey to the comes after a four-week planned closure was postponed due to issues with asphalt equipment. The resurfacing works, which were due to take place throughout April, will now go ahead after the Manx Grand Prix, which runs from 17 to 19 August. Read more stories from the Isle of Man on the BBC, watch BBC North West Tonight on BBC iPlayer and follow BBC Isle of Man on Facebook and X.
Yahoo
02-04-2025
- Automotive
- Yahoo
Four-week Mountain Road closure postponed
A month-long closure of the southern end of the mountain section of the Isle of Man TT course for resurfacing ahead of the 2025 races has been postponed. The Department of Infrastructure (DOI) said its asphalt plant at Poortown Quarry had suffered a gearbox failure and could not produce the material needed. The A18 Mountain Road will instead close in two sections over two weeks for preparatory works including the installation of TT race equipment. The road is the main route used by commuter traffic between the north of the island and the capital. As the department is unsure when repairs will be complete the planned remedial works, including the installation of three new drainage culverts, have been suspended. The DOI said the planned project included "significant resurfacing works" and required approximately 3,500 tonnes of asphalt. A DOI spokesman said as it could yet be confirmed when the plant would be back in operation the decision had been taken that it was "prudent to postpone these works". The improvements would now be rescheduled to take place after the Manx Grand Prix, which runs from 17 to 19 August, as resurfacing or road reconstruction works on the Mountain Road must be completed a month before any race period to ensure the new surface had been "sufficiently trafficked prior to racing", he said. Other surfacing works by the DOI across the island that require "lesser quantities of asphalt" would continue with material supplied by the privately operated asphalt plant at Billown, he added. A 3.5 mile (5.7 km) stretch of the A18 Mountain Road will now shut between the Bungalow and the Creg ny Baa from 09:30 BST on 7 April until 11 April. The northern section of the road from the Bungalow to Ramsey will then shut from 14 to 17 April. The road will be closed throughout both periods, but will reopen earlier if the works are completed ahead of schedule. Read more stories from the Isle of Man on the BBC, watch BBC North West Tonight on BBC iPlayer and follow BBC Isle of Man on Facebook and X. Mountain Road re-opens after surveying works Reopening of part of TT course pushed back Department of Infrastructure
BBC News
02-04-2025
- Climate
- BBC News
Four-week closure of Isle of Man Mountain Road begins
A month-long closure of a large part of the mountain section of the Isle of Man TT course for resurfacing and preparatory works ahead of the 2025 races is set to begin.A 3.5 mile (5.7 km) stretch of the A18 Mountain Road is to be shut between the Bungalow and the Creg Ny Baa until 26 ban on traffic for works by the Department of Infrastructure (DOI) will be extended to also include a closure to Ramsey Hairpin from 14 to 17 road is the main route used by commuter traffic between the north of the island and the capital. That closure had been due to start on 31 March but was pushed back to 2 April due to weather delays to drainage and resurfacing works on a western section of the TT course near Glen well as surfacing work, the DOI said it would be excavating the road to "replace collapsed stone culverts" below the carriageway between Keppel Gate and Kate's current water channels did not "operate at capacity" and were causing issues with surface water in the area, which increased the risk of ice and "hazardous winter driving conditions", the department said. Works were being carried out during the spring as the winter weather was "detrimental to resurfacing work".It also meant the work could be completed before the TT races in June and the Manx Grand Prix and Classic TT in August, the DOI said. Although the works have been scheduled to be completed by 26 April, the department has a contingency closure order until 2 May if the project is hit by delays.A contingency has also been put in place for the northern section of the Mountain Road following the Easter weekend between 22 and 26 April. Read more stories from the Isle of Man on the BBC, watch BBC North West Tonight on BBC iPlayer and follow BBC Isle of Man on Facebook and X.
