Manx2.com is planning to boost the Island’s tourism industry through its new website and a special competition. The new website is clearer and simpler to use and feeds into the growing social media sector.

Manx2.com Chairman Noel Hayes said: “I’ve always believed that you need to embrace change and the growth of social networking media is changing the way people book their travel. Our new site includes videos and photos that can be seen on YouTube and our live arrival times are on the homepage. We are also leading the industry in providing rapid news updates to our passengers through twitter. For every 100th person who follows us on twitter we will offer a free flight to Blackpool or Belfast.”

Manx2.com, which is based in the Isle of Man, has also introduced a special contest to mark the launch of its new website, with the top prize being a free flight for the best video or photograph of the Isle of Man.

Noel said: “Our new website is designed to promote the Isle of Man and support our tourism industry and we have reinforced this message with the introduction of Isle of Man photographs, videos and twitter feeds on our home page. It is vital that tourism continues to be a vibrant and significant contributor to the economic development of the Isle of Man. I also believe it is important that we all take steps to guarantee a successful and prosperous future for our industry and our Island. All of us on the Island know that we can make a difference by supporting local businesses and buying Manx so thank you to those of you who also choose to fly Manx!”

Manx2.com offers up to 30 flights a day to the Isle of Man.