Deputy Minister for Culture Sport and Tourism, Lord Elis-Thomas, says £2.2 million is being offered to 23 projects which will improve the experience visitors have in Wales. The funding has been made available through the Tourism Amenity Investment Support scheme (TAIS), aimed at public, third sector and not for profit organisations for investment targeting small scale infrastructure (visitor … [Read more...]
See what Discovery 2019 will reveal
If you haven’t yet booked, make sure you register now for the Visit Wales Industry Roadshows for Welsh businesses as places are now limited. Come and explore how you can work with Visit Wales on the Year of Discovery in 2019; learn about the latest plans for the 2019 marketing theme and get a flavour of the campaign creative and content calendar for the year. They'll also share news of … [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...]
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...]
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...]
Nominations open for National Tourism Awards
The National Tourism Awards for Wales 2018 have opened for nominations. The awards are hosted by Visit Wales to celebrate the best of the tourism industry - showcasing Wales' tourism businesses and the industry's achievements. The awards ceremony will be held on Thursday, 8 March 2018 at the Celtic Manor Resort, Newport and nominations are invited in a range of categories and the closing … [Read more...]
Year of Sea rolls onto our screens on Christmas Day
Visit Wales Year of Sea kicks off on Christmas Day when the new TV advert will air for the first time on Channel 4 from 8pm during Great British Bake Off and on ITV during the Christmas special edition of Victoria. It’ll show Luke Evans (right) piloting a classic old seaplane – taking flight from Llyn Gwynant in the foothills of Snowdonia and on a journey that circumnavigates the coastline and … [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...]
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