Isle of Wight business – It’s not just tourism

Get to hear the first published interview with the new Managing Director of Visit Isle of Wight - learn more about his background and the plans for 2019.

The Director of Diverse Marine, says that "starting afresh and leaving the past behind has been invigorating for everyone involved".

The new awards showcase the success of rural industries on the Island, and the awards for schools and young people demonstrate the very positive future of rural life on the Isle of Wight.

A new mobile App that allows you to discover over 100 eateries and shops catering for gluten-free, dairy-free, vegetarian and vegan diets on the Isle of Wight has been launched.

The new Sky Trail is expected to be open by March 2019. Marino Zanti from Heritage Attractions believes this is the catalyst for the next stage of Sandown’s regeneration.

Just over 25% of the Bembridge voting population cast their votes in a parish poll last week over the proposed sale of 5/7 High Street. The Chairman of the Parish council has stated that businesses are 'not under threat', only the landlord will change.

An Isle of Wight Beach made it into the Sunday Times' list of top 50 beaches yesterday.

Launched during Armed Forces Week to support Walking With The Wounded, 50p from the £1.10 pie will be donated to the charity which helps ex-servicemen and women transition successfully from the military to civilian life.

The Isle of Wight Council launched two major environmental initiatives at the Environmental Conference held in Cowes on Tuesday.

SMS say they've had great wins with Condor Ferries, Red Funnel and Brittany Ferries whilst their sister company, the Wight Shipyard Co, goes from strength-to-strength in the new build sector.

To anyone who uses the products or has been inside Blue Labelle's flagship store in Ventnor, it'll be no surprise to hear the business has been awarded 'Best Vegan Skincare Boutique UK' by LUX Magazine.