Government signals intention to secure tourism sector deal The Government has signalled its intention to deliver a landmark sector deal for the UK tourism industry to attract more domestic and overseas visitors and help drive major economic growth. Speaking to the Tourism Industry Council, made up of leading members of the tourism industry and government, the Secretary of State
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An incredible 114 people entered this year’s Wight In Bloom, and it all came down to this… Over 100 guests gathered at the Quay Arts Centre for this year’s awards, celebrating Island horticultural excellence. Wight In Bloom’s Patron, celebrity gardener Alan Titchmarsh, MBE VMH DL presided over the ceremony, which took place in the Anthony Minghella Theatre. Supported and managed
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Visit Isle of Wight is pleased to announce the continued support of Warner Leisure Hotels, ensuring the success and encouraging growth of the Isle of Wight Walking Festival. The Isle of Wight Walking Festival 2019 will run from 4th May to 19th May, and one of the most popular festivals of it’s kind in Europe and vital in bringing visitors
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Visit Isle of Wight is pleased to welcome Nicola Rogers as our Visitor Travel Project Manager. Nicola has recently moved to the Island and brings a wealth of experience and a genuine passion with her for the job. Working with Isle of Wight Council and the Department of Transport, Nicola will be teaming up with Nina Murphy to deliver a
Read moreThe Island’s NHS Trust is asking for industry assistance to cut down on the number of in patients. The letter, which will be circulated to Isle of Wight Tourism businesses, is in response to recent pressure St Mary’s has been under, following the warm weather: Nikki Turner, Director of Acute Services at Isle of Wight NHS Trust says: “We’re seeing
Read moreFinancial Controller (Part – time position, minimum 21 hours per week) Based in Newport, Visit Isle of Wight is the official tourist board for the Island. We are looking for an experienced and energetic Financial Controller to take ownership of the financial control and management reporting across the business. You’ll use your knowledge and expertise to look for ways to
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Visit Isle of Wight is pleased to be a sponsor of the Isle of Wight Best in Business Awards 2018. Nominations are in for all the awards, but the Visit Isle of Wight sponsored ‘Top Day Out’ will be decided by a public vote. Congratulations to the shortlisted candidates who are looking for your vote: Blackgang Chine Tapnell Farm Rhythm
Read moreVisit Isle of Wight are pleased to announce the appointment of their new Managing Director. Will Myles, former Head of Sales and Marketing for Cowes based youth charity and maritime training organisation, UKSA, has joined the team at the Island’s destination management organisation, starting Thursday, 1st March. Following a short recruitment campaign, which saw applications from industry professionals based across
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No matter the size of your business, there is always a lot to think about when opening your doors to customers. We understand these issues, labour supply, VAT on tourism, ensuring good food hygiene, controlling your input costs, economic and trading uncertainties, the continued rise of online booking agencies and making your industry the ‘go to’ career for people. There
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News that Shanklin is one of the top ‘staycation’ locations in the UK is echoed across the Island in recent findings by a holiday home bookings company. After celebrating a bumper summer season, and successful September, the popularity of breaks to the Isle of Wight shows no sign of abating with cottages.com’s October Half-Term bookings already up 10 per cent
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