Isle of Man Tourism is set to exhibit at two major travel industry exhibitions this week.
Best of Britain and Ireland trade exhibition takes place on Wednesday, March 16 and Thursday, March 17 while The Education Show follows from Thursday, March 17 until Saturday, March 19.
Both shows will take place at the National Exhibition Centre in Birmingham.
Best of Britain and Ireland is organised in partnership with VisitBritain and the show is the centrepiece of British Tourism Week.
It is the official travel trade event of the year, providing business and networking opportunities for exhibitors and trade visitors from overseas and the domestic market.
Economic Development Minister Allan Bell MHK will be attending the Best of Britain and Ireland Forum to take part in The Tourism Society's Tourism Question Time which will be held on the main stage on Wednesday.
Also taking centre stage will be UK Minister for Tourism and Heritage John Penrose MP along with other leading tourism officials.
The Education Show is the UK's largest educational resources event and Isle of Man Tourism representatives will be promoting all the Isle of Man has to offer educational groups - from cultural heritage sites to adventurous activities.
Tourism representatives will be joined by a number of industry partners during the week including the Steam Packet Company, Manx National Heritage and Ivor Morgan, Chairman of the School Journeys Association.
Mr Bell said: "I am looking forward to Best of Britain and Ireland and I am delighted to be taking part in The Tourism Society's Tourism Question Time debate. This exhibition is the perfect opportunity to generate business through establishing and building relationships with tour operators and coach companies.
"Exhibitions give us the chance to showcase and spread the word personally to prospective visitors and there is always a good level of interest in the products our Island has to offer."
Visitors to the Isle of Man stand at both exhibitions will also have an opportunity to win a Manx food hamper courtesy of www.isleofmanhampers.com
