Manx customers 'vital' for hospitality sector over winter

But businesses must provide value for money, says Palace Group

A Manx hospitality group is warning the sector will need support from locals over the coming months, but businesses have to provide value for money.

A number of Island businesses in the food and leisure trades have closed in the last 12 to 18 months.

Hotels, restaurants and other leisure companies typically report a drop in trade over the winter period.

Palace Group's HR Director Elanna Swinden says hospitality depends on Manx customers: