Hotel consultant says IoM has opportunity to grow sector
Covid-19 has strengthened the Isle of Man's ability to grow its tourism sector once border restrictions are relaxed further.
That's the view of a consultant who has been working with government to find ways to improve visitor accommodation on the Island.
Andrew Keeling of Hotel Solutions says a proportion of Manx facilities are 'dated and old-fashioned', and that government support is needed to accelerate change.
However, he told a Tynwald committee looking into tourism on the Island that UK and Irish visitors are keen to come here:
'Very high' flu levels have presented operational challenges for Manx Care
Discussions remain 'ongoing' over easyJet flight offerings
CoMin rejects Steam Packet Statutory Board proposal
Population growth 'slower than needed' to support Manx businesses