The Economy, Trade and Rural Affairs Committee is issuing a call for written evidence for its inquiry into the Development Bank of Wales. The Committee is seeking views on any or all of the issues covered in the terms of reference below: The overall performance of the Development Bank of Wales since it was established in 2017, including areas of success as well as any areas of under-performance. The extent to which the Development Bank has met the specific objectives as set out in The Development Bank of Wales – a strategic asset for a more prosperous Wales, published in July 2017 and in the ‘Term of Government remit letter’ for the Development Bank published […]
This Accommodation Occupancy report provides information on the occupancy levels of serviced and self-catering accommodation, as well as hostels and camping/caravan sites. There is also third-party data from Transparent (short term lets), and STR Global (large hotel chains). Serviced Accommodation Occupancy has risen steadily throughout 2023, peaking in August and starting to decline in September. Regional occupancy continues to hold a similar pattern with North Wales having the highest occupancy levels (80%). STR Occupancy data from STR continues to show parity or slight underperformance year on year compared with 2022. Self Catering Unit occupancy rose 19% from Q2 to Q3 (85% occupancy) During Q3 South West data, a key contributor (92%), did […]
North Wales Tourism have and are still working hard on behalf it’s members on issues that are affecting the industry. We are in constant contact with the local MSs and MPs on these issues and are also lobbying side by side and working closely with the Wales Tourism Alliance to drive forward the importance of the industry to the economy of Wales and the effects and implications of these issues on the businesses and industry as a whole. We are also working closely with the local press and media to raise the issues affecting us to make sure the voice of our valuable industry is heard. Amongst the issues we […]
The Workplace Recycling Regulations were approved by the Senedd on the 28 November and will come into force on 6 April 2024. This represents a significant next step on Wales’ journey as a world-leading recycling nation and is a critical action to tackle the climate and nature emergency, and make progress towards a stronger, greener economy as committed to within our Programme for Government. The regulations will mean that all business, public and third sector workplaces will be required to separate key recyclable materials in the same way households already do across most of Wales. This will reduce the amount of waste we send to incineration and landfill and increase […]