The Island's hospitality industry has received a boost, with the relaunch of a government run training programme.
The Manx Welcome Scheme has been around since 2005 and aims to improve standards in customer service, health and safety and food hygiene.
In the past three years, over 1,200 workers have taken part.
The courses now offer people nationally recognised qualifications and offer further, similar opportunities.
Tourism and Leisure Minister Martyn Quayle says it's vital to build on what's already been done (play attached audio file):
(Picture includes Tourism and Leisure Minister Martyn Quayle, in the centre, and Trade and Industry Minister David Cretney, on the right, at the Manx Welcome Scheme relaunch).
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