Following the success of last year’s Wight in Westminster Day (dubbed Wightminster) the event is to be held again for a second year on the 2nd September in the historic Jubilee Room in the Palace of Westminster.
The event is being hosted by the Island’s MP Andrew Turner and is designed to showcase all that is great about the Island. It is being organised by Taste of the Wight (Solent) in partnership with Visit Isle of Wight. The day will focus on the Island’s food and drink sector with links between that and key visitor themes such as the Garden Isle and activities such as Bicycle Island. Island businesses will also be playing a key part in the day with a Marine/Technology sector showcase set up by Geoff Underwood, Managing Director of In Flight Peripherals Ltd in Calbourne.
The Island’s MP, Andrew Turner said:
“The feedback from last year’s event was really good. Many Island businesses benefited from the day which really raised the profile of the Island and so many things that are great here. It is quite an undertaking to organise and this year there is a much shorter time in which to get things sorted out – but we are confident we will put on a great show again, hopefully it will be even bigger and better than last year.
“My office is working with Taste of the Wight, Visit Isle of Wight and Geoff Underwood who have some excellent ideas to ensure London well and truly knows the Isle of Wight is in town. I am really looking forward to the day”.
Director of Visit Isle of Wight, David Thornton, commented:
“Having an opportunity to showcase the Isle of Wight to London journalists, MP’s and potential partners at such a prestigious venue as Westminster Palace is a powerful ingredient in our annual communications plan. We’re delighted to be working with Taste of the Wight, The MP’s office, Visit England and IW Council to bring the “Island experience” together once again. This year the tourism message will revolve around presenting a Garden Isle for all seasons, and a great place to visit any time of year.”
