March on . . .

THE Isle of Man walking festival takes place April 28 - May 1 this year.

The walks start and finish all around the Island. There are also targeted routes for different sections of the coast and countryside and specific attractions. All walks start and finish using public transport – either buses or the Islands’ railways. Every walk is guided by people passionate about the Isle of Man.

The Isle of Man Walking Festival costs £30 which includes one walk per day and entry into The Blister Ball on the final night.

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BA Island Challenge

Mercedesz at Peel Castle, Isle of Man

RESIDENTS on the Isle of Man were asked to put their local knowledge to the test recently as the British Airways island challenge took off. The airline teamed up with 3FM Radio for a unique treasure hunt to promote the return British Airways flights between the #IsleofMan and London City Airport. 

Luke Hayhoe, British Airways’ general manager commercial and customer said: “We had a fantastic two days visiting some of the most beautiful parts of the Isle of Man. We visited local travel agents and also had fun with the radio station testing people’s local knowledge. “The Isle of Man-London City route is very important to us and we always welcome the opportunity to get involved with the local community to promote the flights.” 

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Isle of Man wins UNESCO accolade

THE #ISLEOFMAN has been recognized by #UNESCO as one of the best places in the world to explore nature. The island was named a Biosphere Reserve, with UNESCO calling it a ‘special place for people and nature’. 

The island was among 20 sites added to UNESCO's list of 669 Biosphere Reserves, with sites in more than 120 countries, including Mount Hakusan in Japan, Peru's Gran Pajatén, which has the Andean cloud forests, Tanzania's Jozani-Chwaka Bay, much of Italy's Tuscany region, Spain's Sierra Nevada, Morocco's Atlas Cedar, and Yellowstone National Park in the US.

In awarding the special status to the Isle of Man, UNESCO noted the island's cliffs, islets, farms, and beaches, as well as a rich biodiversity in peat reserves and the sea. It's the first time that an entire jurisdiction has been recognized for the distinction.

‘We are immensely proud of what our island has to offer visitors, from awe-inspiring waterfalls hidden away in verdant historic glens to wide open expanses that produce vistas that take your breath away,’ said Angela Byrne, head of tourism at the Isle of Man.

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Isle of Man welcomes rising visitor numbers

THE ISLE OF MAN passenger survey has revealed a 6.5 percent increase in tourist visitors to the island in 2015, rising to 134,610. 

Marking the seventh year of continuous growth in tourist visits, the survey found that tourists added approximately £10 million to the island’s economy, with an average of £378 spent per visit.

The figures have been followed by the results of a report commissioned by the #IsleofMan government on the current condition of the hotel industry.

The report, by Hotel Solutions, highlights where the island should invest in its hotel infrastructure to ensure continued tourism growth in a market where expectations towards accommodation provision are constantly rising.

There are direct flights to the Isle of Man from 11 airports in Ireland and the UK, including Glasgow, Liverpool, Manchester, and London (Gatwick/City) with flights taking from 30 minutes to an hour. The Isle of Man Steam Packet Company provides daily ferry travel from Liverpool to Heysham.

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Glasgow-Isle of Man flights boosted

CITYWING, an Isle of Man-based company which sells seats on scheduled air flights operated under charter from Van Air Europe, has announced an increase in its flights between the Isle of Man and Glasgow for summer 2015.

Starting on May 1, it will provide 11 return flights a week. The fares start from £49.95 each way, including taxes and charges.

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