Members of group are visiting the Island this week
The Isle of Man is playing host to over 50 travel writers from the British Guild of Travel Writers this week (5 - 9 February).
Founded in 1960, the Guild is a community of over 250 accredited writers, photographers, authors, podcasters, bloggers and broadcasters.
It is seen as the trusted body for independent editorial comment and expert content on UK and worldwide travel.
Visit Isle of Man won the bid to host the group's annual general meeting and convention for 2024, which sees the visiting members on the Island for five days.
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Stuart Render is the Guild's Joint-Chair and Awards Director.
He says members will be treated to a range of activities across the Island this week:
On Monday evening (5 February), the group attended the launch of a new campaign by government.
The 'Manx Menu', a joint collaboration between Business Isle of Man and Visit Isle of Man, aims to 'celebrate the diverse and innovative ecosystem of local food and drink businesses and producers'.
Voting is now open for the initiative, which invites Island residents to vote for their favourites.
One of the companies which has signed up for the scheme is Fynoderee Distillery.
Manx Radio caught up with founder Tiffany Kerruish:
This week also saw the launch of a new cookbook which aims to showcase local produce on the global stage.
The new 2024 'Island Kitchen' recipe book is designed to illustrate 'the continued high standard of cuisine' that can be found on the Island, by presenting signature dishes from the Isle of Man’s finest chefs and restaurants.
Miles Cowsill is the Managing Director of Lily Publications, the company behind the book.
He says it has seen an immense amount of support from local suppliers, Robinson’s:
The twin-launch of the cookbook and the Manx Menu was hailed as an opportunity to showcase local produce, businesses and individuals who are positively impacting the Island’s hospitality sector.
The wide-ranging local offering is something Ministers Tim Johnston (Enterprise) and Clare Barber (DEFA) say we should be proud of:
You can hear the above interviews in full in our latest Newscast, available HERE.
Culture Vannin has shared that some writers have brought up a particular interest in the Island's folklore:
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