Tourism in the Isle of Man Tourism in the Isle of Man Tourism in the Isle of Man refers to the tourism industry of the Isle of Man, which has been an important element in the economy for over a century. In the early days visitors were mostly richer British families. Key for the development of the sector in the Victorian Era was the introduction of ferry connections with steamships between Liverpool and the Isle of Man, the Isle of Man Railway, and the Victoria Pier in Douglas. Later in the 19th and early 20th centuries, the island was the destination for working-class families, mainly from
Economy of the Isle of Man Isle of Man Government to take shares in Pinewood Shepperton Plc which were sold later with profit. Once one of the busiest areas of film production in the British Isles, the Isle of Man hopes to use its strong foundation in film to grow its television and new digital media industry. In a recent Isle of Man Department of Economic Development strategic review, the Island's over 2,000 jobs counting digital sector features 'digital media' and the creative industries, and embraces partnerships with the industry and its individual sector bodies like the Isle of Media, a new media cluster. Hosting of