News service provided by Isle of Man Public Serviceshttp://www.gov.im/infocentre/en12018192021222301234567SaturdaySundayThe Isle of Man will be playing host to nearly 1,000 crown green bowlers when the annual Bowls Festivals take place later this year during June and September. http://www.gov.im/lib/news/tourism/lastchancetoente.xmlFri, 04 May 2012 15:18:00 GMThttp://www.gov.im/lib/news/tourism/lastchancetoente.xmlOn Tuesday 8th May the Isle of Man is expecting its first cruise vessel of 2012, Quest for Adventure, and the Department of Economic Development has put in place familiarisation sessions for volunteers to welcome passengers when they come ashore. http://www.gov.im/lib/news/tourism/welcomerssettogr.xmlWed, 25 Apr 2012 09:59:00 GMThttp://www.gov.im/lib/news/tourism/welcomerssettogr.xmlThe Department of Economic Development has announced the re-launch of its www.visitisleofman.com website in line with its increased focus on digital marketing for the tourism sector. http://www.gov.im/lib/news/tourism/isleofmantourism4.xmlMon, 02 Apr 2012 13:58:00 GMThttp://www.gov.im/lib/news/tourism/isleofmantourism4.xmlThe TT festival is fast approaching and Isle of Man Tourism would like to appeal to the Island’s homeowners to help accommodate the thousands of visitors looking for somewhere to stay. http://www.gov.im/lib/news/tourism/finalcallforhous1.xmlMon, 26 Mar 2012 14:30:00 GMThttp://www.gov.im/lib/news/tourism/finalcallforhous1.xmlEntries have now opened for the End to End Race Walk, one of the great atmospheric endurance sporting events in the British Isles. http://www.gov.im/lib/news/tourism/entriesopenforis.xmlThu, 15 Mar 2012 14:03:00 GMThttp://www.gov.im/lib/news/tourism/entriesopenforis.xmlOne of the smaller branches of CAMRA is staging its inaugural Real Ale Festival next month and is promising a unique experience for visitors coming to the Isle of Man from the UK. http://www.gov.im/lib/news/tourism/smallcamrabranch.xmlThu, 15 Mar 2012 09:31:00 GMThttp://www.gov.im/lib/news/tourism/smallcamrabranch.xmlThere was double Dutch delight as Jeffrey de Graaf celebrated victory, toppling fellow countryman Jan Dekker 4-2 in the men’s singles at the 27th IoM International Darts Festival. http://www.gov.im/lib/news/tourism/doubledutchdelig.xmlWed, 14 Mar 2012 18:33:00 GMThttp://www.gov.im/lib/news/tourism/doubledutchdelig.xmlThe Isle of Man is hosting its 27th International Darts Festival from the 9th to the 11th March http://www.gov.im/lib/news/tourism/topplayersstepup.xmlWed, 29 Feb 2012 17:13:00 GMThttp://www.gov.im/lib/news/tourism/topplayersstepup.xmlIsle of Man Tourism has just published its latest handbook for group travel organisers, which provides a comprehensive guide to the diverse attractions of the Island for group visits. http://www.gov.im/lib/news/tourism/2012grouptravelg.xmlFri, 17 Feb 2012 15:33:00 GMThttp://www.gov.im/lib/news/tourism/2012grouptravelg.xmlIsle of Man Tourism is pleased to announce that registration for 'Taste' Isle of Man 2012/13 is now open and all eating establishments on the Island are encouraged to take part in the scheme. http://www.gov.im/lib/news/tourism/13.xmlMon, 13 Feb 2012 09:47:00 GMThttp://www.gov.im/lib/news/tourism/13.xmlBBC2’s Great British Railways programme featuring the Isle of Man will be broadcast on Friday 27th January at 6.30pm. http://www.gov.im/lib/news/tourism/isleofmantobesho.xmlFri, 13 Jan 2012 09:03:00 GMThttp://www.gov.im/lib/news/tourism/isleofmantobesho.xmlThe Department of Economic Development is pleased to announce the launch of its 2012 Visitor Guide http://www.gov.im/lib/news/tourism/isleofmanvisitor1.xmlTue, 15 Nov 2011 09:06:00 GMThttp://www.gov.im/lib/news/tourism/isleofmanvisitor1.xmlA joint initiative between private and public sector is set to shape the future direction of the Island’s visitor economy. http://www.gov.im/lib/news/tourism/chamberofcommerc.xmlThu, 20 Oct 2011 14:53:00 GMThttp://www.gov.im/lib/news/tourism/chamberofcommerc.xmlHomestay registration for the TT Festival and Manx Grand Prix Festival 2012 has been launched this week. http://www.gov.im/lib/news/tourism/2012tthomestaysc.xmlWed, 19 Oct 2011 08:42:00 GMThttp://www.gov.im/lib/news/tourism/2012tthomestaysc.xmlMixed voice choir Musicale became the first local winners of the Isle of Man Festival of Choirs when they claimed the Festival Trophy, and a cheque for £1,500, at the Villa Marina on Sunday http://www.gov.im/lib/news/tourism/manxtriumphinisl.xmlThu, 29 Sep 2011 10:06:00 GMThttp://www.gov.im/lib/news/tourism/manxtriumphinisl.xmlProprietors of seven Isle of Man bed and breakfast and self-catering properties celebrated at a special presentation on Thursday 1st September, where they were honoured with Gold and Silver awards for providing top quality and service to visitors. http://www.gov.im/lib/news/tourism/goldandsilverawa.xmlThu, 15 Sep 2011 08:33:00 GMThttp://www.gov.im/lib/news/tourism/goldandsilverawa.xmlThe new Taste Isle of Man directory has been launched at an event which took place last week in the Colonnade Suite at the Villa Marina. http://www.gov.im/lib/news/tourism/tasteisleofmanlo1.xmlTue, 13 Sep 2011 08:22:00 GMThttp://www.gov.im/lib/news/tourism/tasteisleofmanlo1.xmlThe Royal Hall of the Villa Marina will be reverberating to the sounds of choral singing later this month when the Isle of Man Festival of Choirs takes centre-stage. http://www.gov.im/lib/news/tourism/festivalofchoirs.xmlThu, 08 Sep 2011 08:03:00 GMThttp://www.gov.im/lib/news/tourism/festivalofchoirs.xmlIsle of Man Tourism is urging residents and visitors to send in their nominations for the Tourism Awards scheme 2011 before the closing date of 30th September 2011. http://www.gov.im/lib/news/tourism/lastchancetonomi.xmlWed, 07 Sep 2011 11:19:00 GMThttp://www.gov.im/lib/news/tourism/lastchancetonomi.xmlA record entry of 1,700 mountain bikers will be tackling the Isle of Man Sleepwell Hotels End to End Challenge on September 18th. http://www.gov.im/lib/news/tourism/recordentryas170.xmlMon, 22 Aug 2011 13:30:00 GMThttp://www.gov.im/lib/news/tourism/recordentryas170.xml