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Visit Isle of Man video costs almost £20,000

TV biologist has also agreed a £20,000 12-month ambassador role 

A video featuring a TV marine biologist promoting the Island cost Visit Isle of Man almost £20,000.

The Extraordinary Isle campaign featuring Monty Halls cost £15,000 plus more than £1,300 for filming, almost £2,500 for Mr Halls' visits to the Island and more than £300 food and drink expenses.

Mr Halls, who also recently joined Visit Isle of Man's 'Big Blue Bag' initiative, didn't receive a specific fee for the video, but it was part of a 12-month ambassador agreement worth £20,000.

The Department for Enterprise has published the figures in response to a Freedom of Information request.

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