Businesses linked to the tourism, hospitality, and leisure sector that do not qualify for the Omicron Hospitality and Leisure Grant are encouraged to apply to the Isle of Wight Council for a share of the government grant funding
Of the 1,012 Wight Bid levy payers, 97 have not paid their bill for 2016/17 despite reminders from the Council and VisitIW. Attendance at a workshop is being offered in order to wipe clean their court costs.
Measures needed to help the Isle of Wight receive International Dark Skies Park accreditation could cost the council £50,000, but should add to the Island’s eco-tourism offer
New Zealand Royal Yacht Squadron have accepted the challenge from Cowes RYS for the 37th America's Cup, which is massive news for the Island. It could lead to a one-off defense race next year between Ben Ainslie's Ineos team and Emirates Team New Zealand
Under the pressure of growing opposition to his idea of the 'community' taking over and running the only railway service on the Isle of Wight. Andrew Turner has been forced to respond.
To celebrate English Tourism Week (last week), the Island’s Conservative MP, Andrew Turner joined Tom Ransom of Visit Isle of Wight (VIOW) on a new “Taste” Round the Island cycle route.