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Media Centre

Isle of Man Tourism has a dedicated Press Office to deal with press enquiries and to provide photographic and video material to the media.

Communications & PR Executive Anna Hemy is based at the Department of Tourism and Leisure, at St Andrews House, Finch Road, Douglas, Isle of Man, IM1 2PX. The Department encourages a number of media visitors each year, both on individual and group visits. They are also responsible for issuing news releases which can be found on the website www.visitisleofman.com

They are assisted by London and Dublin PR agencies, Weber Shandwick, London, and Pierce Media in Dublin.

Media Contacts

NamePositionEmail AddressTelephone Number
Anna HemyCommunication Executivedtlcommunications@gov.im+44 (0)1624 686733
Nikki SalmonCommunications Officerdtlcommunications@gov.im+44 (0)1624 685965
Rachele QuayleCommunications Officerdtlcommunications@gov.im+44 (0)1624 686806
Dan CleggWeber Shandwickdclegg@webershandwick.com+44 (0) 207 0670211
Tim PotterWeber Shandwicktpotter@webershandwick.com+44 (0) 207 0670258
Shane CaseyPierce Media, Republic of Irelandshane@piercem.iol.ie 00 353 1 8300 501

International media can also receive information from the British Tourist Authority offices around the world www.visitbritain.com

Key Facts based on media visits assisted by IoM Tourism in 2007

A total of 69 media visits to the Isle of Man were assisted by the Department of Tourism and Leisure in 2007

Total estimated value of UK coverage achieved: £623,734.26
Total estimated value of UK TV coverage achieved approx. £2,745,000.00

A copy of the Isle of Man Fact Sheet is available for download from the Download table below.

The Press Office keeps a video library providing stunning aerial shots, tourist archive and other images of the Isle of Man. The videos are loaned for one week free of charge with unlimited use permitted to promote the Isle of Man as a holiday destination. For the full list of shots available on Digibeta go to the download table below. A good selection of aerial views are also available in Digibeta widescreen format.

To arrange use of the videos please contact: anna.hemy@gov,im

Downloadable Documents
Acrobat PDF FilePress Pack (546 kb)
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A Short Guide to the Isle of Man for all visiting Journalists
Acrobat PDF FileIOM Nature and Wildlife Attractions (506 kb)
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IOM Nature and Wildlife Attractions
Acrobat PDF FileIsle of Man Video Library (14 kb)
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Isle of Man Video Library

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