Max Power Posted April 6, 2022 Share Posted April 6, 2022 Well here it is.... https://www.tynwald.org.im/business/opqp/sittings/20212026/2022-GD-0036.pdf?fbclid=IwAR3wKYH1xwCOnl4yJ-FqzqwP_urmLN3d6uxiD6MpP-ADK9S3TUjeFiEZxGk Biosphere, walking, cycling, heritage, culture, seas, TT, coastline countryside, seas.... Bugger me, more of the same dull as dishwater crap by the looks of things. Without the combined c.65,000 potential TT and MGP visitors, we are just a crap as we ever were. Where are the attractions which will bring young visitors here, who would continue to be loyal advocates of the island? We have nothing, and it looks like we will never have anything. I'll read it closely but have no real hopes for a visitor boom! 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Passing Time Posted April 6, 2022 Share Posted April 6, 2022 4 minutes ago, Max Power said: Well here it is.... https://www.tynwald.org.im/business/opqp/sittings/20212026/2022-GD-0036.pdf?fbclid=IwAR3wKYH1xwCOnl4yJ-FqzqwP_urmLN3d6uxiD6MpP-ADK9S3TUjeFiEZxGk Biosphere, walking, cycling, heritage, culture, seas, TT, coastline countryside, seas.... Bugger me, more of the same dull as dishwater crap by the looks of things. Without the combined c.65,000 potential TT and MGP visitors, we are just a crap as we ever were. Where are the attractions which will bring young visitors here, who would continue to be loyal advocates of the island? We have nothing, and it looks like we will never have anything. I'll read it closely but have no real hopes for a visitor boom! 225 food and drink establishments. The way costs to these businesses are going through the roof, I'd like to see just how many there are by the end of the year 3 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
cissolt Posted April 6, 2022 Share Posted April 6, 2022 No details on how they arrived at the pie in the sky figures? At least they finally acknowledge that cost of transport is a huge barrier to tourism. Can't find the workings out on the 500k Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Derek Flint Posted April 6, 2022 Share Posted April 6, 2022 Not a snowballs chance 4 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
finlo Posted April 6, 2022 Share Posted April 6, 2022 24 minutes ago, cissolt said: No details on how they arrived at the pie in the sky figures? At least they finally acknowledge that cost of transport is a huge barrier to tourism. Can't find the workings out on the 500k Unless we come up with something like the Oresund bridge we'll never shake off the transport issues. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ham_N_Eggs Posted April 6, 2022 Share Posted April 6, 2022 (edited) 37 minutes ago, Max Power said: Well here it is.... https://www.tynwald.org.im/business/opqp/sittings/20212026/2022-GD-0036.pdf?fbclid=IwAR3wKYH1xwCOnl4yJ-FqzqwP_urmLN3d6uxiD6MpP-ADK9S3TUjeFiEZxGk Biosphere, walking, cycling, heritage, culture, seas, TT, coastline countryside, seas.... Bugger me, more of the same dull as dishwater crap by the looks of things. Without the combined c.65,000 potential TT and MGP visitors, we are just a crap as we ever were. Where are the attractions which will bring young visitors here, who would continue to be loyal advocates of the island? We have nothing, and it looks like we will never have anything. I'll read it closely but have no real hopes for a visitor boom! Legalise cannabis and decriminalise all other drugs. That would sort out the tourist industry and put more money in the coffers. Edited April 6, 2022 by Ham_N_Eggs 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
asitis Posted April 6, 2022 Share Posted April 6, 2022 28 minutes ago, cissolt said: At least they finally acknowledge that cost of transport is a huge barrier to tourism. and as we are in hock to the packet for what, 300 million in total, I can't see there being any easing of fares for the foreseeable future ! 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
english zloty Posted April 6, 2022 Share Posted April 6, 2022 29 minutes ago, Ham_N_Eggs said: Legalise cannabis and decriminalise all other drugs. That would sort out the tourist industry and put more money in the coffers. And an offshore porn haven. Turn Stand Street empty windows to a useful purpose. 1 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
snowman Posted April 6, 2022 Share Posted April 6, 2022 Increase the population and you'll get more visiting friends and family. The tourism bit.... No chance. The hotel stuff is needed. But won't happen. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
2112 Posted April 6, 2022 Share Posted April 6, 2022 What about the 6 Chinese Banks promised to us by El Presidente? I didn’t see anything in the new DfE flashy document. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Max Power Posted April 6, 2022 Author Share Posted April 6, 2022 9 minutes ago, 2112 said: What about the 6 Chinese Banks promised to us by El Presidente? I didn’t see anything in the new DfE flashy document. I think we must have misheard, six Chinese wanks appears to have been what Skelly meant? 3 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
2112 Posted April 7, 2022 Share Posted April 7, 2022 He is one giant wank I’m afraid. A poor excuse of a ‘politician’ what has the IOM ever done to deserve him? Still it would be worse with Spuan Juan, Tynwalds Woke King. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
2112 Posted April 7, 2022 Share Posted April 7, 2022 (edited) Another belter from a Government that wants to grow our tourism sector, but yet wants to stifle and throw obstacles in the way. The NPM reports that Wythenshawe who are playing FCIOM in the play off semi final wanted to bring a charter plane, with 88 fans. They had accommodation sorted, but aparently their plans are scuppered as they can’t park the plane overnight at the airport. When we need all the mug punters we can get, especially to fill the coffers of the local economy and reserves, to fund the civil service pensions. Priceless. The brains trust of Callister, Allinson, Crookall and the coterie of civil servants strike again. I bet if this was concerning the TT, Darts or Callisters pet Pool project, heaven and earth would be moved to accommodate. Now should this be filed under Are we Nimble? You couldn’t make this up! Edited April 7, 2022 by 2112 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Hoops Posted April 7, 2022 Share Posted April 7, 2022 11 hours ago, Ham_N_Eggs said: Legalise cannabis and decriminalise all other drugs. That would sort out the tourist industry and put more money in the coffers. If the government took over the supply and distribution of drugs, it would probably solve 'the problem'.......................... We would very quickly be dry. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Holte End Posted April 7, 2022 Share Posted April 7, 2022 In this piece of fiction. "Along with its headline target of growing annual visitor numbers to 500,000, with a subsequent economic contribution of £520m, by 2032, the Visit Agency is also aiming to increase the average spend per visitor, driven by strong growth in a longer staying and high spending leisure market. It predicts this should result in a more than doubling of annual visitor spending on the Island to £310m, which will support an increase in visitor economy jobs to 5,000 and generate an annual exchequer benefit of £49m". I have only one question, who contributes the other £210m, I am guessing the Great Manx Taxpayer. It is appropriately titled " Our Targets" Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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