Isle of Wight Steam Railway appoints new General Manager
Find out more about Steve Backhouse, the new General Manager of the Isle of Wight Steam Railway!
Read morevisitwightpro
Isle of Wight Awards Bonanza at Tourism Oscars
Read how the Isle of Wight got on at the Beautiful South Awards 2019…
Read moreWhat is Taking England to the World?
Bryn Jones, our Travel Trade & Exhibitions Manager, attended a VisitEngland’s workshop in Portsmouth which focused on developing and promoting products to international markets. Whilst the majority of visitors to the Isle of Wight originate from areas of England within 5 hours drive, with many coming from the south coast, the Midlands and London, there’s an important and valuable number
Read moreHovertravel conducts autism training for all staff
Hovertravel’s Hovercare initiative has expanded to include autism training for all teams, ensuring that even employees working behind the scenes understand the spectrum of autistic disorders and how they can affect people in a variety of ways. The training was delivered by independent consultant and trainer David Boxall who said: ‘Specialising in Autism and anxiety, I was keen to share
Read moreWightKarting awards star of the week in Junior Track Day programme
Find out about WightKarting’s first ever Star of the Week
Read moreIsle of Wight features on front cover of National Trust handbook
Find out more about how Newtown Nature Reserve has taken the front over of the National Trust Handbook for 2020
Read moreA new beginning for Sandown’s Pier Street toilets
The old toilet block opposite Sandown Pier is to be given a new lease of life under proposals being brought forward by the Isle of Wight Council. The building and the shop which forms a part of it is due to be completely renovated as part of proposals to revitalise this key part of Sandown Esplanade under the Isle of
Read moreChristmas shoppers to enjoy free parking
Christmas shoppers can enjoy ‘free from three’ parking in Newport on selected Thursdays in the run-up to the big day. Shaping Newport is supporting Newport Business Association’s late-night Christmas shopping events by providing free parking. The offer applies to short-stay car parks only, from 3pm (maximum stay three hours), on the following dates — 28 November, 5 December, 12 December
Read moreThe Isle of Wight’s number one destination website needs your vote!
The Visit Isle of Wight website is in the running for an award – find out how you can help it become a winner!
Read moreLarge number of Isle of Wight businesses make strong showing in tourism awards nominations
Isle of Wight businesses have made a strong showing in the Beautiful South Awards nominations for 2019/20 – find out who here!
Read more