Following the successful summer campaign targeting London and South East of England, the autumn campaign has started with more activity to inspire new high-yield visitors to consider Wales as destination for a legendary autumn weekend. VisitWales is working on an integrated autumn campaign including a mixture of TV advertising, digital, press partnerships and extensive out of home advertising … [Read more...]
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Nightmare of overnight-tax for Welsh tourism
Proposals for a Tourism Tax in Wales will devastate the sector and rural communities in particular, say opponents of the Labour-led Welsh Government. The plan is part of fund-raising powers being explored by Welsh Government after it got the right to levy its own selective taxes. The success of the tourism industry and Welsh Government’s own VisitWales campaigns have helped bring a 6% rise … [Read more...]
Little steps make big impression
Sometimes you don't have to go far to make a big impression. TMTW recently guided clients on a four day tour of Cardiff and surrounding areas, and they were very appreciative of the research and attention to detail put in by our lead guide, Fiona. "I have had so many appreciative comments, both at the time and in letters and emails since," she said. "Everyone found the time we spent well … [Read more...]
Legendary summer enjoyed by tourism in Wales
Tourism in Wales enjoyed an extremely busy summer. Record-breaking visitor figures were recorded at Cadw sites as well as the best ever figures being achieved for Amgueddfa Cymru (National Museum Wales) sites. Tourism businesses in Wales have enjoyed a successful summer. About 40% received more visitors than last summer, which in itself was a much better summer than 2015, and a similar … [Read more...]
Chinese visitor numbers rising
The UK can look forward to a rise in visitors from China in the coming week as China National Day and the Golden Week holiday begin. Golden Week is a prime time of travel for the Chinese and more are choosing to visit the UK than ever. Latest official statistics show that there were a record number of visits from China to the UK in the first quarter of 2017. From January to March this year, … [Read more...]
Three-day food festival in Neath
The three-day 2017 Neath Food and Drink Festival begins today . Neath Food and Drink Festival was born in 2009 and has since established itself as one of the premiere events in Neath Town Centre's calendar. Held over three days the Neath Food and Drink Festival welcomes around 80 exhibitors each year including award winning suppliers from Neath's famous Indoor Victorian Market. The … [Read more...]
Visitors’ rising numbers break records
July was the highest month ever for inbound tourism to the UK since official records began in 1961. There were a record four million overseas visits to the UK in July, the first month to ever break through the four million mark, and up 6 per cent on the same month last year. Overseas visitors spent £2.8 billion in the UK, the best month for spend on record. Strong growth in visits from … [Read more...]
Success feeds expansion at Welsh diner
The Vale Tourist Association recently took part in a networking event at Cobbles, Ogmore where the family owned café & restaurant is undergoing an extensive refurbishment. Beside the B4525 linking Bridgend with Ogmore, this Grade 2 listed barn and outbuildings at Ty Maen Farm has been carefully brought up to date by owner Chloe and provides breakfast, lunch and dinner. She is passionate … [Read more...]
Coat of Arms gets much needed make-over
For centuries, a Neath church has been home to a treasured a Georgian royal symbol, now conservation work has begun to bring the special coat of arms back to life. Dated 1731, the Royal Arms of George II has hung in the Parish Church of St Thomas for nearly 300 years, a mark of the church’s importance in the town and district. Believed to be the largest coat of arms of its kind … [Read more...]
New life at end of the line
A Porthcawl landmark has been given a new life. The historic Jennings Building on the seafront at Porthcawl has reopened after a £2.5m refurbishment and lying empty for a decade. Built in 1832, the Jennings Building was originally constructed as the southern terminus of the Dyffryn Llynfi Porthcawl horse-drawn tram road, which was used to transport iron and coal from the Llynfi Valley, and … [Read more...]
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