Company to come in from 2017, subject to Tynwald approval

The company tasked with promoting the TT and Festival of Motorcycling has been revealed by the Department of Economic Development.

Subject to Tynwald approval next month, Vision Nine will have a ten-year deal to raise the profile of the event, and the money it brings in, from TT 2017.

The London-based company will set up an office here, and is looking to employ local members of staff.

Economic Development Minister Laurence Skelly says the aim is to grow the TT, but not at the expense of the devoted, longstanding and traditionalist fans: