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
Sport in the Isle of Man hurling. Once the most popular sport on the island, it ceased to be played by the start of the 20th century. It has more recently been revived with an annual match at St John's. Taekwondo is a martial art sport that is growing in popularity. The Isle of Man Taekwondo Association was admitted as an associate member of the World Taekwondo in 2006 and the Isle of Man can compete as a country in WTF competitions. Sport in the Isle of Man For a small country, sport in the Isle of Man plays an important part in making the island