Future tourism 'depends on airline industry'

Enterprise minister says pandemic continues to have 'big impact'

The future of tourism on the Isle of Man depends on the airline industry.

That's from Enterprise Minister Laurence Skelly as border restrictions continue to mean the majority of non-Manx residents are unable to visit the Island.

Flybe blamed the coronavirus outbreak for its collapse earlier this year, while easyJet are yet to resume flights to and from the Island.

Mr Skelly says the pandemic is continuing to have a big impact on flights: