Whats your question Barry.

Helen Has it not be said that they want to improve the image of the TT. and are to target a different market of visitor.
What is the different market of visitor. What image of the TT needs changing. The centenary TT was a one off, People have not got the same amount of spare cash that they used to have, Holidays to the sun are to double in price so the days of people taking two holidays a year are thin.
I tried to book flights for some friends today, they wanted to travel from London to the IOM 29May rt 6 June 09 Guess what none of the airlines are taking bookings that far ahead to the Island, how can people plan their Holidays if they cant get travel bookings, at the same time I made bookings for myself to leave the Island with the same airline for Nov Aug 09.
As I said the the new breed of tourist expect more now, and with the weather we get they need better accommodations and activities.
I can understand when they say Broadcast the TT to different markets and it will possibly raise some extra revenue, but will it bring more spectators here. CH1 said it he traveled to Liverpool by boat and it cost £146 for a day for 2 people. If the prices continue to go up to travel to the Island who will be able to afford to come. Im off to London for a meeting and the cheapest flight a could get was £286 rtn thats more than im paying to fly to Daytona in March.
Summary
1 Ticket / Roundtrip
LGW London to
MCO Orlando




Leave: Mon 2-Mar
Return: Mon 9-Mar




1 adult $150.00
Taxes & Fees $434.90



Total $584.90

car inc plat x7

Keep the cost of travel down and the TT will take care of itself.