Efforts to make Island 'year round destination' working

Wed, 09 Apr 2014

Hotels are opening for this year’s holiday season much earlier than usual according to the Tourism Division.

It comes following a major push to attract visitors in what is commonly viewed as the ‘off season’.

Dark skies tourism and walking and cycling excursions are ensuring that visitor numbers are being kept steady during the quieter months.

Head of tourism Angela Bryne says the main drive has been to establish the Island as a year round destination: