The Sefton Express Hotel, opposite Ronaldsway Airport, has been officially opened.
The Chief Minister, Tony Brown unveiled a plaque on the 34 bed facility, which was formerly the Manx Airlines offices block.
There are already proposals to extend it to 60 bedrooms, and add a restaurant, conference room and fitness facilities.
In his speech, Mr Brown reflected on the benefits for Manx tourism and how the site was now developing
(Pictured. Left to Right. Mr Brown arrives and meets Mr Graham Ferguson Lacey of the Sefton Group, tries out one of the beds for comfort and unveils the plaque).
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