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The cancellation of next month's Rally Isle of Man will cost the Manx hotel industry a six-figure sum.
That's the view of Douglas hotelier Dave Mackey, whose own business - the Ascot - is set for a hit of between £5,000 and £6,000 in lost bookings.
He says the whole situation is very disappointing, and many questions need to be answered:
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