The funding from the Committee for Economic Development will support the ferry company’s marketing spend, which is expected to increase passenger growth from both Guernsey and Jersey.
Economic Development president Sasha Kazantseva-Miller said they are committed to ensuring there are robust travel links between the islands.
‘This is why have agreed to continue our support this year as Islands Unlimited progresses with its business plan and as the route is developed with a new operator,’ she said.
‘We hope to see continued passenger growth on this service and the route as a whole this year which will benefit islanders from both Guernsey and Jersey and bring new visitors to the bailiwicks.’
Deputy Kazantseva-Miller added that while there is still work to be done on ensuring sea connectivity fits the needs of all islands, the committee continues its commitment through funding and marketing support with Islands Unlimited and contractual obligations for a weekly rotation with Brittany Ferries as part of the 15-year contract.
Islands Unlimited launched last year with £150,000 of support from Economic Development. In its first year it carried more than 27,000 passengers.
A spokesperson for Islands Unlimited said the funding will help the company to continue promoting travel to and from the Bailiwick.
‘We remain committed to working collaboratively with the States of Guernsey, industry partners, and stakeholders across the Bailiwick to increase visitor numbers, encourage greater movement between the islands, and develop sustainable transport links that benefit residents, businesses, and visitors alike,’ they said.
‘We look forward to continuing these important discussions and playing our part in strengthening the Bailiwick’s connectivity and tourism offering.’
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