- Author, Ashlea Tracey
- Role, BBC News, Isle of Man
Political responsibility for the Isle of Man’s welcome centre has moved to the body tasked with promoting tourism.
The Cabinet Office previously had oversight of the service, which has now been taken on by Visit Isle of Man.
The centre, at the Sea Terminal building in Douglas, provides information on local attractions and events for tourists and residents.
Visit Isle of Man said it aimed to “further elevate” services to “improve the visitor experience and promote the depth and breadth of what’s on offer”.
‘Visitor experience’
Created in 2007 and originally known as Tourist Information, the centre was part of the tourism sector until the Department of Community, Culture, and Leisure was dissolved in 2014 when the Cabinet Office took on responsibility.
Visit Isle of Man chief executive Deborah Heather said the welcome centre…