Manx businesses already commit to buying almost half of seats available

The Department of Tourism and Leisure today launched the Official 2009 Isle of Man TT Races Hospitality Packages. The packages grant exclusive access to the TT VIP Club where people can entertain their guests at the heart of the world famous race. The TT VIP Club is located trackside in Nobles Park and has a capacity of over 200 guests.

The ‘VIP Club Hospitality Package’, costs £218 plus VAT per person and offers guests all day access to the Hospitality Suite, which includes a complimentary bar open during licensing hours, breakfast served until 10am and gourmet hot and cold buffet lunch prepared by first class chefs. Packages can be purchased individually or booked as tables of eight.

The package also offers reserved TT Grandstand seating, a bird’s eye view from the Hospitality Suite roof-top, access to the TT Paddock and exclusive rider appearances. Guests will also receive a special souvenir TT gift pack that includes official merchandise, the official TT programme, a race guide and an ear-piece radio tuned to Manx Radio TT, the official TT radio station.

The Hospitality packages are available for each of the four race days at the 2009 TT Races. Saturday 6th June sees the prestigious TT Superbike Race and the Sure Mobile Sidecar Race 1, Monday 8th June features the Royal London 360 Superstock Race and the Relentless Supersport Race 1. The Relentless Supersport Race 2 and the Sure Mobile Sidecar Race 2 take place on Wednesday 10th June and the week finishes on Friday 12th, a traditional Manx holiday, with the Senior TT Race. Guests attending the racing on Friday 12th will also be able to witness history as the world’s first zero-carbon motorsport event, the TTXGP, takes place around the Mountain Circuit.

Hon Martyn Quayle, MHK, Minister for Tourism and Leisure, commented:

“Even though we are just launching the VIP Club Hospitality Packages, we have already had firm commitments from a number of Manx businesses who are keen to take advantage of the commercial opportunities offered by the TT. The Hospitality offered is a great way of meeting clients or rewarding staff and I’m really pleased that a number of Manx businesses have already shown their support.”

The TT VIP Club is available through advanced ticket purchase only so please book early as tickets are likely to be in high demand.

The Booking Hotline number is +44 (0)1624 686815.

For further Information: e-mail: iomtt@gov.im