The Department for Enterprise has announced extensions to financial support schemes for Travel and Tourism businesses which remain financially affected by the continuing restrictions placed on the Island's borders due to the COVID-19 pandemic.

The Strategic Capacity Scheme, Coronavirus Business Support Scheme and Financial Assistance Scheme have all been extended to March 31st 2021 in order to support businesses affected by border closures during the forthcoming 'off-season' period. 

If you have a business within the tourism and travel sector, please click the relevant button below:

I’M A REGISTERED VISITOR ACCOMMODATION PROVIDER

I’M A TOURISM/TRAVEL SOLE TRADER/SELF-EMPLOYED INDIVIDUAL

I’M A TOURISM/TRAVEL COMPANY WITH STAFF

Eligibility 

Potential applicants who are unsure of their eligibility, may contact the Department by telephone on 687333 or by completing the brief online enquiry form which can be found at www.gov.im/businessenquiries

Other Support Available

The Isle of Man Government has also set out a package of measures to support local businesses throughout the unprecedented disruption caused by COVID-19.

This includes the following measures for employers, self-employed and employees.

Employers

• COVID-19 Salary Support Scheme 
• Isle of Man Disruption Loan Guarantee Agreement
• Business Adaptation Grant
• Temporary Work Permit Relaxation
• Employers National Insurance Holiday
• Non-Government Support
• Strategic Investment Fund
• Working Capital Loan Agreement

Self-employed

• Jobseeker's Allowance
• Non-Government Support
• Temporary Work Permit Relaxation

Employees

• Jobseeker's Allowance
• Non-Government Support
• Temporary Work Permit Relaxation

For enquiries regarding any of the schemes listed above, please complete our online enquiry form.