MANX2.COM has reflected on 2011 saying it had a "busy year" promoting the Isle of Man in the UK and Ireland. 

The ticketing agent has attended numerous shows and events to showcase the Island and has played a part in welcoming journalists to the Island alongside Isle of Man Tourism.

In January Manx2.com attended the Holiday World shows in Belfast and Dublin and in April attended Anglesey's 'One Big Day' Royal Wedding celebrations.

Following this the company joined Isle of Man Tourism at the Three Counties Show in Worcestershire and the Great Yorkshire Show in Harrogate in June.

In July representatives from the company attended the Royal Welsh Show and in August the Anglesey Show.

Manx2.com also showed its community spirit by choosing the Isle of Man Hospice as its charity of the year.

It managed to raise £26,000 for the charity by holding events including a sponsored plane pull which raised £4,000.

The company also donated 52 flights to the Hospice to help it raise funds to meet its running costs of £3.5 million per year.

A number of new flights and routes were also added to Manx2.com's timetable last year. It started a summer season of flights between the Island and Anglesey and flights between Cardiff and the Isle of Man operated during TT week.

Noel Hayes, chairman of Manx2.com, said: "Our team is enthusiastic and dedicated to telling everyone about the Isle of Man which is why we attend shows across the British Isles and Ireland and welcome journalists and writers here who, without fail, appreciate the Island’s charms. 

"We work closely with Isle Of Man Tourism and others in our industry throughout the year and together we're already planning for 2012.
 
"Many of our new routes and additional flights are introduced in response to the needs of our customers who remain loyal. 

"In return we try our utmost to maintain our high standards of customer service and value for money.

"From everyone at Manx2.com we wish you a prosperous 2012."

Economic Development Minister John Shimmin MHK added: "Throughout 2011 we've seen Manx2.com working very hard to promote themselves and the Island both here and across the water and appreciate the contribution it makes to our visitor economy. 

"Within government we promote the idea of 'freedom to flourish' and the team at Manx2.com certainly embodies that spirit."

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