UK Government are seeking views on reforms relating to zero hours and similar contracts, to implement measures in the Employment Rights Act 2025 to end one-sided flexibility. This consultation closes at 11:59pm on 25 August 2026 The government’s manifesto committed to end one-sided flexibility and ensure all jobs provide a baseline of security and predictability. The government has taken this forward through 3 measures in the Employment Rights Act 2025, giving employees the right to: guaranteed hours, where the number of hours offered reflects the hours worked by a qualifying worker during a reference period reasonable notice of shifts and changes to these payment for shifts cancelled, curtailed or moved at […]
The Cabinet Minister for Culture and Sport, Heledd Fychan MS, has launched a consultation on A Vision for Culture and Sport in Wales. The evidence gathered will play an important role in the development of a new Culture and Sport Strategy for Wales. The Call for Evidence will run until December 18th. The findings of the engagement process and the call for evidence will be shared in Spring 2027 and will form the basis of the new strategy and sector specific action plans. https://www.gov.wales/vision-culture-and-sport-wales-call-evidence https://www.gov.wales/unlocking-wales-potential-creating-culture-and-sport-powerhouse
North Wales Tourism are running 2 sessions on Tuesday 15th of September on the Understanding of Digital Marketing – one at 10am-12pm and another at 2-4pm. Details of what is included and what you will learn during the session is included below. There is no cost for NWT members you simply need to drop us an email (digital@gonorthwales.org.uk) to let us know which session you would like to attend. There is a charge for non members and booking and payment can be made by clicking here. Places will be on a first come first serve basis.
The latest provisional statistics (January to December 2025) on overnight and day trips to Wales by GB residents has been released by Visit Wales. Wales overnight trips During the period January to December 2025, Great Britain (GB) residents took 7.76 million overnight trips in Wales with 23.48 million nights and £2.30 billion spent during these trips. Compared to 2024, the volume of overnight trips taken in Wales was 2% higher, whilst nights were 5% higher, and expenditure was 3% higher. Approximately 8% of all GB trips included an overnight stay in Wales. The share of total GB nights was 8%, while the share of total GB expenditure on overnight trips […]
Interactive Online Course with downloadable resources The Essential Accounting Course For Independent UK Hospitality Businesses Building a successful hospitality business starts long before your first customer walks through the door. It begins with putting the right foundations in place. At The Hospitality Accountants, we work closely with restaurants, pubs and cafés across the UK, and we’ve seen first-hand the costly mistakes new owners make in their first year. From VAT registration to choosing the right business structure, small decisions early on can have a huge impact later. This 10 comprehensive module course gives you the essential financial knowledge, systems and strategies to avoid those pitfalls, so you can start with […]
Nominations for the 2026 Go North Wales Tourism Awards, sponsored by Harlech FoodService have now opened and the website is now live – https://gonorthwalestourismawards.website/ . Think your business has what it takes to be one of North Wales’ best? Now’s your chance to shine! The Go North Wales Tourism Awards celebrate the remarkable achievements of businesses and individuals who help make North Wales a premier destination for visitors. From innovation to exceptional customer service, the awards spotlight the very best across the region. The ninth Go North Wales Tourism Awards will be held on Thursday 19 November at Venue Cymru, Llandudno. If you are involved in our region’s tourism industry then these awards are […]
North Wales Tourism provides marketing and promotional opportunities through the “Go North Wales” brand; provides access to visitor and member networks, and business support and networking events.North Wales Tourism have and are still working hard on behalf it’s members on issues that are affecting the industry.Our collaboration with local MSs, MPs, and Visit Wales enables us to tackle key issues, advocate for necessary changes, and underscore the significance of tourism to the Welsh economy.We will continue with our advocacy work lobbying the political parties with issues affecting the industry. These discussions are vital as we work to ensure tourism remains a priority for growth, support, and investment in North Wales. Furthermore, […]