I've been on that sailing a few times over the years and I can tell you that it's never been well subscribed, irrespective of what ROPAX has been used. However, the empty trailers need returning and it's the freight that keeps the accountants happy.
One wonders what support IOMG will offer to the construction & other contractors.
Will it be a 'sustainable, fair, and affordable' solution? (https://www.manxradio.com/news/isle-of-man-news/solutions-to-hospitality-struggles-have-to-be-sustainable-fair-and-affordable/)
Anyone opening a book on this?
Indeed. But the clowns in COMIN are blind to it.
Does IOMG have any economic advisors these days? Or do they just rely on accountancy practices to advise them?
And don't forget that this is on the horizon as well: https://www.manxradio.com/news/isle-of-man-news/govt-workers-want-progress-on-2024-25-pay-award/#:~:text=Members of one of the,for the current financial year.
It's not looking good going forward either.