But businesses must provide value for money, says Palace Group
A Manx hospitality group is warning the sector will need support from locals over the coming months, but businesses have to provide value for money.
A number of Island businesses in the food and leisure trades have closed in the last 12 to 18 months.
Hotels, restaurants and other leisure companies typically report a drop in trade over the winter period.
Palace Group's HR Director Elanna Swinden says hospitality depends on Manx customers:

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