Thousands awarded in tourism boost grants
BBCGrants totalling £123,000 have been awarded to a variety of events and activities in Guernsey.
The funds, which are allocated by the Committee for Economic Development, are distributed by the Tourism Management Board.
The aim of the board is to support local projects that look at increasing growth in the shoulder months.
Charlie Walker, co-chair of the board, said: "This year has seen the largest number of grant applications to date."
Walker said the large number of applicants "goes to show how many exciting events and activities are happening across our islands and the sheer breadth of what we offer as a tourist destination".
She added: "The board is delighted to continue offering our support to local organisers and build on the momentum of what was a promising tourism season in 2025."
The TMB had 41 applications for funding with 18 receiving grants to support their events and activities:
- Art for Guernsey – Street Art Festival in the Old Quarter
- Arts Sunday
- Beanjar Jamboree
- Channel Islands Pride
- Classic Channel Regatta Ltd
- Cricket - under 19s
- EDABL Seafront Sunday
- Badminton
- Barbilliards open weekend
- Guernsey Air Display
- Guernsey Rally LGB
- Guernsey Street Festival
- Heritage boat display at Arts Sunday
- La Beltane Festival
- Live @ the Manor
- St James Events - Global Collection Festival
- Vale Earth Fair
- Walking Festivals
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