(30-07-2009, 12:57 PM)George Wrote:

(29-07-2009, 09:55 PM)Gstarron Wrote: Hmm, on one hand this sounds bad... and on the other, I see opportunity..!! One of the "issues" to me, is the lack of information regarding the TT (and MGP) is known over here in the states. I wonder if the IOM Tourism board has a good method of getting the word out.. not just to the states, but a lot of other countries as well..? Do they have a good connection with the travel agencies around the world..? Yes I agree the Ferry boat is price a bit high... but if you spread out that cost over the Fortnight, it is not that big an issue. And if the Tourism board could come up with some speciffic packages that include the Ferry boat, then it would be seemless.

I also think that a lot of people just do not know how "Magical" the IOM is.. or about the other attractions (golf, tennis, steam train, pubs, the Promenade, etc)..

I guess is what I am asking... is there an IOM brouchure that is sent out to different Travel agencies and travel boards..?? Are there articles about traveling to the IOM is all the bike trade magazines (around the world)..? There are only a few bike racing organizations in the states... contact all of them as well..?

Just me thinking out loud.... but... perhaps getting an ambassador to the IOM TT and MGP racing in as many countries as possible to spread the word..??

ALl I know, is that once a "newbie" has gone, they always talk about going back... it is NOT just me..!!!

Cheers..!!!!

Ron

I have been to Daytona many times and always bring DVDs out with me to show friends and to some of the competitors, They cant believe that we have such a race and would love to come.The costs US to UK aint to bad but when they try the costs UK to IOM it puts them off.
Very poor lack of information being put out.This years TT was goint to be broadcast into the USA, my mates over there tell me its not been ??????????????

The TT coverage is being shown on Verizon FIOS HD in one hour programs over several weeks, at least on the East Coast. It's the same as that which was broadcast during the TT.

Mark