Food & Drink Festival boosts local economy

Wed, 28 Nov 2018

Recent findings estimate that the annual Isle of Man Food & Drink Festival is now worth £298,000 to the local economy.

According to an Exhibitor and Visitor Research Report, the Festival’s worth to the local economy has risen from £230,000 in 2017 to £298,000 in 2018. The economic value of the event appears to be increasing consistently and significantly year on year.

The 2018 Festival was the tenth anniversary and the largest yet, attracting more than 10,000 visitors.