Monthly Archives: March 2024

Please see below links to a Wales Revenue Authority Survey on the Visitor Levy – the deadline for response to this is the 19th April. The aim of the survey is to get information on the likely costs to business of administering the levy and will be used to inform the Regulatory Impact Assessment of the Visitor Levy Bill. This is an opportunity for you to provide your knowledge of the impact to your businesses and the sector. English – https://surveys.wra.gov.wales/s/visitorlevyadmincostssurvey/Cymraeg – https://surveys.wra.gov.wales/s/Ardollymwelwyrarolwgcostaugweinyddol/

The Wales Tourism Alliance have appointed a new Consultant Advocate from 1st April 2024. Lisa Francis served a term as an elected member of the then National Assembly for Wales and was her party’s spokesperson for tourism, transport, culture and Welsh language, with further responsibility for developing the Assembly’s own procedural rules. A Welsh-speaker and former proprietor of the Queensbridge Hotel in Aberystwyth, she was also a Director of Mid Wales Tourism and Tourism Advisor to Nominet UK. She has worked with an AM and MP, supporting them with research, media and constituents’ casework and, as a freelancer, offered bespoke advice to small tourism businesses caught up in the complicated […]

Nestled amidst the picturesque landscapes of Llandudno lies a hidden gem waiting to be explored – Penderyn Distillery. Whether they’re seasoned whisky aficionados or just beginning to appreciate the nuances of this fine spirit, a visit to Penderyn Distillery Llandudno promises an unforgettable journey through the art and science of producing Welsh Whisky. A Distillery Tour Like No Other: Once they’ve stepped inside the distillery on Lloyd Street, Llandudno, they’ll embark on an hour-long sensory adventure like no other. Penderyn’s expert tour guides will take them through each stage of the Welsh whisky-making process, from the barley to the final maturation stages. They’ll feel the warmth of Penderyn’s unique Faraday still, […]

The Regional Skills Partnership is delighted to invite you to an event especially for North Wales employers. Date: 26th of April, 09:00 – 13:00 Location: Venue Cymru, Llandudno Guest speakers and workshops will focus on finding, developing, and retaining talent within the workforce. We’re delighted that Craig Weeks, Director of Operations at JCB North Wales will join us as our keynote speaker. With a choice of insightful breakout session, this is also an opportunity to learn how to navigate your business or organisation through today’s employment challenges. To register for the event or find out more, please visit eventbrite: https://tinyurl.com/37rw2hnh —————————– Taclo heriau gweithlu a sgiliau yng Ngogledd Cymru Mae’n […]

First Minister – Vaughan Gething Counsel General-designate – Mick Antoniw MS Cabinet Secretary for Economy, Energy & Welsh Language – Jeremy Miles MS Cabinet Secretary for Health & Social Care – Eluned Morgan MS Cabinet Secretary for Finance, Constitution & Cabinet Office – Rebecca Evans MS Cabinet Secretary for Housing, Local Government & Planning – Julie James MS Cabinet Secretary for Education – Lynne Neagle MS Cabinet Secretary for North Wales and Transport – Ken Skates MS Cabinet Secretary for Climate Change & Rural Affairs – Huw Irranca Davies MS Cabinet Secretary for Culture and Social Justice – Lesley Griffiths Chief Whip & Trefnydd – Jane Hutt MS Minister for […]

We are working with our fellow Trade Associations, colleagues and others to try and get the Government to stop the abolishment of the FHL Allowances which will affect many of you. To help us in this work, please take part in this Petition, it will only take a couple of minutes: https://pascuk.eaction.online/FHL Over the coming days and weeks, we will keep you informed on any changes, and the details of the changes and advice on how to mitigate the impacts. (Etc and adapt as necessary).

Following Wales Tourism Alliance (of which North Wales Tourism are members) attendance at the first visitor levy working group, the Welsh Revenue Authority has developed a survey to estimate the costs to your businesses of administration tasks associated with a visitor levy. This is an opportunity for you to provide your knowledge of the impact to your businesses and the sector. The Welsh Revenue Authority would appreciate if you could complete the following survey by the 29th March:  English – https://surveys.wra.gov.wales/s/visitorlevyadmincostssurvey/ Cymraeg – https://surveys.wra.gov.wales/s/Ardollymwelwyrarolwgcostaugweinyddol/