Wales is a country where you can now find excellent locally sourced food, served to the highest standard - it is no wonder that Ynyshir has now been deemed to be World Class … [Read more...]
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EU put £1.7M into West Wales visitor centre
The Minister for Culture, Tourism and Sport, Lord Elis-Thomas visited Llys y Frân, Pembrokeshire as plans to redevelop the Dŵr Cymru site take another step forward with the go-ahead of EU funding. This project will create an iconic recreational park and activity centre which will attract an estimated 40,000 additional tourists, outdoor enthusiasts and local residents. The funding will enable … [Read more...]
On the trail of Welsh liquid gold
The English and Welsh Whisky Trail has been launched to celebrate the growth of a sector that lay dormant for more than a century. It comes just weeks after Mid-Wales distillery Penderyn took six recent Gold awards from the 2018 World Whisky Masters then 2 Golds at the highly prestigious International Wines & Spirits Competition (IWSC). There are four Welsh distilleries. English whisky … [Read more...]
£4 M plan to boost canal breaks in S Wales
A £4 million project to transform the Monmouthshire and Brecon canal into an adventure hub has had the green light for EU funding. It will celebrate the best of Valleys natural resources and heritage and serve to link up with other visitor attraction centres in the region. The Monmouthshire & Brecon Canal Adventure Triangle project aims to develop outdoor recreation, tourism and leisure … [Read more...]
Pembs is going to the dogs for a very good cause
The countdown has begun to find the very best dog-friendly tourism businesses in Pembrokeshire. Following the success of the first ever Dog Friendly Pembrokeshire Tourism Awards in 2017, the awards from Pembrokeshire Tourism are back for this year. If you provide outstanding dog friendly service, provision and innovation or know of somewhere that does then vote now. Nominations are now open … [Read more...]
Tourist wave moves from sea to coast
‘Coasts Alive’ is the new theme in the Year of the Sea programme in Wales. The focus will be on celebrating festival season on the Welsh coast, stretching the entire length of Wales. There are music and food festivals, cycling events, beach sculpture tournaments, storytelling, the Ironman festival, the National Eisteddfod and lots more. Wales’ coastal cities, towns and villages will be … [Read more...]
Bring it on!
Recent tourism survey results show that the good weather of May and early June has given the industry a boost - with confidence high for the summer ahead. The Wales Tourism Business Barometer showed that after a slow start to 2018 due to bad weather, the industry is now looking buoyant. 33% of businesses had more visitors during the May/June half term compared to last year, and … [Read more...]
Unforgettable trips down memory lane
As staycations continue to grow in popularity this summer, parents are putting the brakes on holidays abroad and opting to take a trip down memory lane. Dubbed the ‘staycation nation’ almost two thirds of Brits will holiday in the UK this summer and it seems parents are getting nostalgic, according to insurer 1st Central. Choosing the family holiday hotspot for 2018 based on sentimental … [Read more...]
Fair, inclusive, responsible is the way ahead
Tourism businesses seeking Welsh Government support must enter into a new Economic Contract aimed at driving fair work, inclusive growth and responsible business behaviours. This was the message from Cabinet Secretary for Economy and Transport Ken Skates as he launched the new Economic Contract- one of the key policies of the Welsh Government’s Economic Action Plan. The Plan sets out our new … [Read more...]
Gwynedd cottage is rated one of the best in the world
A cottage in Gwynedd is one of the 30 top-rated rental homes in the world based on travellers reviews, as well as customer service provided throughout the booking process. Llwyn Ynn Cottage in Talybont is a cosy one bedroom cottage attached to the owner’s house nestled along the Talybont woods and won a place in the mid-range category in TripAdvisor's second annual Travellers’ Choice® awards for … [Read more...]
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