The real ale trail is coming to Cardiff and The Vale. This 12-hours hop-on & hop-off bus tour of ten Real Ale pubs and restaurants will take place on Saturday 21 April. It is the latest tour covering most of Wales and tickets cost £15 per person, but you can join or leave anywhere on the circular route so individuals or groups of friends can go at their own pace and either experience the … [Read more...]
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Tourism moves up a few knots this year
The fastest passenger RIB in the World is coming to north Wales during Year of the Sea. Tourism Minister, Lord Elis-Thomas will today visit RibRide Adventure Tours, Anglesey to hear of the company’s innovative new development for the Year of the Sea 2018, which has been supported through Visit Wales funding. The team at RibRide have set themselves a speed challenge to celebrate the ‘Year of … [Read more...]
Fairyhill transformation nears completion
Fairyhill, Gower is being transformed into a dedicated wedding and special events venue. Tourism Minister Lord Elis-Thomas visited Fairyhill, Gower to see how the new owners are transforming the iconic hotel & restaurant. The project has had investment from Visit Wales and support from the Development Bank of Wales. The new owners have decided to concentrate solely on transforming the … [Read more...]
Hearty start for tourists begins with food
Good food is an essential ingredient for a memorable holiday, producers were told by Wales’ tourism minister Lord Elis Thomas. He was visiting a showcase event for the Welsh Food & Drink Industry in Dylan’s restaurant, Criccieth. Lord Elis Thomas, said, “Welsh food and drink are an essential part of the tourism offer in Wales and give the tourism and hospitality industry an opportunity … [Read more...]
Tourism industry converges on Wales this week
The UKinbound Convention will take place from today until Friday in Cardiff. The UKinbound Annual Convention is one of the UK tourism industry’s flagship events and provides an opportunity for members to hear about issues affecting the inbound tourism industry into Britain, key industry trends and insights, build valuable business contacts and learn about the tourism product throughout Wales as … [Read more...]
Wales Tourism Week opportunities to create jobs
Wales Tourism Week highlights the importance of the tourism industry to Wales in income and job generation and in supporting our cultural identity. Wales Tourism Week is held annually to raise the profile of the tourism industry and to highlight it's huge revenue generating value and the opportunities it provides for jobs and careers. The main aim is to push tourism up the political agenda … [Read more...]
Visitor improvements for Waterfall Country
Work is underway to improve parking provision at Waterfall Country, Pontneddfechan. This is a hugely popular location for visitors to Neath Port Talbot and the neighbouring Brecon Beacons National Park. It has been featured in paintings and the falls have been a backdrop in films and advertisements. To alleviate parking issues within the local community, Neath Port Talbot Council secured … [Read more...]
Now you can see “what’s occurin” in Barry
Live cameras will show "what's occurrin" in the town made famous by TV comedy couple Gavin and Stacey. BarryVision allows web viewers from around the world to see live footage of Barry Island all year round. It has been supported by Barry's own TV weatherman Derek Brockway, who said "the outlook is bright for Barrybados. "Barry people are known for their generosity and they are now, … [Read more...]
Tourism tax condemned
A tourism expert has warned that proposals for a tourism tax would seriously harm Welsh businesses. In a report commissioned by the Wales Tourism Alliance, Professor Annette Pritchard said that a tourism tax will “damage (Wales’) economic performance, brand and prospects”. Welsh Conservatives oppose the Welsh Government’s proposed tourism tax – an idea currently being considered by the … [Read more...]
£3.4 million fund for Welsh coastal communities
The Coastal Communities Fund (CCF) supports the development of coastal locations by promoting sustainable economic growth and jobs, enabling local people to respond to the changing needs and opportunities in their area. The CCF supports a wide range of projects, including those that benefit charities, the environment, education and health. CCF Round 5 is currently open in Wales only, with … [Read more...]
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