TT 2020 Homestay Scheme Applications open

Wed, 30 Oct 2019

IOM Government are asking residents to apply for the annual TT Homestay Scheme for 2020.

The Department for Enterprise are welcoming applications from local home owners who can register their properties for the fortnight and beyond.

‘Homestay Hosts’ can earn up to £1,800 tax free income and in addition, registered hosts will have access to the Department’s Public Liability insurance.

 

Rob Callister MHK, Political Member with responsibility for Visit Isle of Man and motorsport, commented: ‘This year has proven to be a very busy and successful year for the TT Races with the Department for Enterprise’s annual visitor survey highlighting a 4% increase on the estimated number of visitors in 2018, the highest figure since the survey began in 2010.

 

'It’s fantastic to see parallel to this a 10% increase in registered Homestay properties to accommodate the growing list of visitors seeking alternative accommodation.'

 

Any household looking to offer Homestay during the periods must be registered, with fees starting from £40 per year for a 2-Year registration.

 

Copies of the Homestay Hosts’ information pack and registration form are available to download from the hosts section of the Official Homestay website www.iomhomestay.com, or a copy can be requested from the Homestay Team by emailing hosts@iomhomestay.com or telephoning 01624 640393.

 

The Department wishes to remind all Island homeowners that it is illegal to provide accommodation to paying guests, unless you are registered with Visit Isle of Man or registered on the Homestay Scheme (only valid for TT and Festival of Motorcycling).

 

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