‘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...]
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...]
£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...]
Proposals invited for tourism investment fund
Proposals are being invited from the tourism industry for the next round of tourism investment funds, worth over £1m for 2018/2019 to build on the £2m already allocated to partners delivering projects during the Year of the Sea. The Tourism Product Innovation Fund and Regional Tourism Engagement Fund will help the private and public sector work together to develop and deliver innovative … [Read more...]
Time & tide to think about
Your guide to the Year of the Sea 2018 – now available Preparations are well underway for the start of our third thematic year – Year of the Sea 2018. Following on from the Year of Adventure and our current Year of Legends, 2018 will be all about celebrating our epic shores and Wales’ outstanding coastline. During Year of the Sea we will promote Wales as a 21st-century coastal … [Read more...]
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