If you’re looking for a knight in shining armour then head for Neath today & tomorrow as the town will be celebrating its heritage with a special community-wide Medieval Festival. From archery and ancient weaponry to stained glass and spinning, the free event will feature a host of medieval-themed activities for all the family. The catalyst for the Medieval Festival is the restoration of … [Read more...]
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Visitor numbers rising to popular places in Wales
Last year was the first of Wales’ themed years and it proved to be great success. Visit Wales’ marketing activity for 2016 generated an additional £370 million for the Welsh economy – which is an 18% increase on 2015. This is based on those definitely influenced by Visit Wales marketing before taking a trip to Wales. The Economy Secretary recently announced the continuation of … [Read more...]
Rural Welsh tourism gets funding boost
Visitors to Wales should be better served by businesses following an initiative in the Welsh Government Rural Development Programme 2014-2020. Following the announcement on 10 April by Economy Secretary Ken Skates that more than £24 million will be available for the development and marketing of tourism, guidance is now available online and support enquiries are being invited. The Economy … [Read more...]
Dragon takes up residence at Cardiff Castle
There’s a new attraction at Cardiff Castle, a dragon. It flew in last week to protect the Champions’ League Trophy securely locked away in a turret on the ramparts. The dragon and replica trophy were created by Wild Creations, who designed the ball in the wall installation for the Rugby World Cup in 2015. It’s all part of the build up for the Champions League final in the national stadium … [Read more...]
AMs wake up to Wales Tourism Week
Assembly Members were today given a state of the nation view on tourism in Wales. In a preview to Wales Tourism Week, Susie Davis AM, chair of the cross party group on tourism, spoke at The Senedd about national and international links, projects and opportunities. Friday will see British Holiday and Home Park Association outlining their plans in Mid and West Wales, colleges continue next … [Read more...]
Angel reaches to the stars
The Angel Hotel, Abergavenny has been recognised for exceptional service, becoming the fourth hotel in Wales to achieve a 4 silver star AA rating. The Angel Hotel, which puts quality, style and guest experience at the heart of its ethos, received confirmation of a 4 Silver star AA rating last week, positioning the hotel at a superior level to others in the four star … [Read more...]
Qatar Airways link to Cardiff Wales tourist boost
Wales will have the opportunity to attract more Arab visitors as well as those from further afield in future with the start of a new direct air link between Doha and Cardiff. Doha is a major international air-hub feeding the Middle East and Far East and the new service from Wales starts in 2018. There are regular flights into Doha from India, China, Singapore and Australasia, which … [Read more...]
Step back in time, if you are brave
Tonight you can step back in time in the Vale of Glamorgan, if you dare. Ghost Experience Wales is staging its Nash Point Walk at 7pm, starting from Marcross Church, Llantwit Major. Historian and story teller Karl-James Langford will lead the tour over an easy going route highlighting the significant true and reported stories along the way. Further walks this summer will take place and … [Read more...]
Tourism boost as Legends kick off
Latest figures showing a rise in the number of people using guest houses, bed and breakfasts, self catering units and hostels in Wales over the last year have been welcomed by Economy and Infrastructure Secretary, Ken Skates. The Economy Secretary was responding to the latest Wales Tourism Accommodation Occupancy statistics, which show that room occupancy for guest houses and bed and … [Read more...]
Wales’ after-hours attractions
Wales' national parks are now promoting the area to nocturnal tourists. Discovery in the Dark Wales is produced by Brecon Beacons, Pembrokeshire Coast and Snowdonia park authorities. It seeks to highlight the lack of unnatural light in the areas to promote star-gazing and wild-life based adventure. Details from the new website. … [Read more...]
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