About Eirlys Jones

Eirlys is the Commercial Director at North Wales Tourism and can be contacted at eirlys.jones@gonorthwales.org.uk or connect with her on LinkedIn you can also follow her on Twitter @EirlysJones5

Employment Law Update 2024

We’re pleased to announce the return of our popular Employment Law Update webinars in conjunction with JMW Solicitors LLP.  This year’s Spring event will be held on Tuesday 5th March 2024 via Zoom and we look forward to hearing about all the upcoming changes in Employment Law.   The format will be:   Employment Law roundup Case Law Update Q & A session This webinar will give delegates an overview of the most important changes in employment law, those due to come into effect in the near future and give a case law roundup. Details are as follows: Tuesday 5th March 2024, 10am – 11.45 am via Zoom   Click here to book. Who Should […]

Carbon Zero Renewables are bringing you the only Solar and Battery Expo in the Region!!!

That’s right! On the 23rd & 24th of February – We will be hosting a Solar and Battery Expo in Colwyn Bay, North Wales Tickets HERE: https://rb.gy/dlu2gw Location: Fan Zone, Eirias Park, Colwyn Bay, North Wales Thought about Solar for your Home of business? Want to know more without the pressure of someone coming to see you? With attendance already secured from Leading Global Manufacturers including SolarEdge Trina Solar MyEnergi plus more to be revealed! Gain insights on the industry Speak to industry experts Get FREE advice from manufacturers Speak to the manufacturers of some of the world’s leading products of Solar and Battery What to expect Guest speakers Multiple […]

Practical Advice Session / Sesiwn Cyngor Ymarferol

Protect Your Business! Expert Session – Thursday 7th March Crime can seriously impact businesses – A FREE expert session covering Property Theft, Cyber Crime, handling Anti-Social Behaviour, Shoplifting and more. Practical advice and guidance from North Wales Police Specialist Officers in a session designed exclusively to support North Wales businesses. Session introduction from Chief Constable Amanda Blakeman. Event delivered by the North Wales Business Council and North Wales Police & Community Trust (PACT) in partnership with North Wales Police, North Wales Tourism, the West Cheshire & North Wales Chamber of Commerce and FSB. Date: Thursday 7th March 2024, 10.30am Networking/Coffee/mini-Expo with session proper 11am to 1pm Venue: Scala Cinema, 45-47 High Street, […]

Visit Wales Quality Assurance – New phone number

The Visit Wales Quality Assurance department telephone number has now been changed to 0300 062 2418. This replaces the previous 0845 010 8020 number. The email address remains the same quality.tourism@gov.wales. You can find useful quality assurance information here Star quality grading | Business Wales (gov.wales). For business advice and support provided by Business Wales please continue to call 03000 6 03000.

VISIT WALES ADVENTURE ACTIVITY ASSURANCE SCHEME – REVIEW

Activity Businesses – Visit Wales needs your feedback! Visit Wales is currently undertaking a review of their Adventure Activity Assurance Scheme. If you run an activity business in Wales, please help them by completing this short survey (approx 5 mins). The closing date for survey responses is Friday 16 February: Visit Wales Adventure Activity Assurance Scheme Review Survey (surveymonkey.com) If you would like further information on the review or the Visit Wales Adventure Activity Assurance Scheme please e-mail regionaltourism@gov.wales.

182 day threshold, School Holiday Consultation and 20mph impact poll to assist lobbying efforts

Please can you take part in this survey, to help the programme of activities that PASC UK and WTA are co-ordinating to try and persuade the Welsh Government to look again on the proposed changes to the School Holidays and enable ongoing work on the 182 day threshold and the impact of the 20mph speed limits. Thank you for your support. Click here: https://www.surveymonkey.com/r/NKVRVRH

National Minimum Wage and National Living Wage rates

The hourly rate for the minimum wage depends on your age and whether you’re an apprentice. You must be at least: school leaving age to get the National Minimum Wage aged 23 to get the National Living Wage – the minimum wage will still apply for workers aged 22 and under These rates are for the National Living Wage (for those aged 23 and over) and the National Minimum Wage (for those of at least school leaving age). The rates change on 1 April every year. 23 and over21 to 2218 to 20Under 18ApprenticeApril 2023 (current rate)£10.42£10.18£7.49£5.28£5.28 From 1 April 2024, workers aged 21 and over will be entitled to the National […]

Wrap Cymru – Waste Regulations Webinars

Join us in navigating the future: Understand the upcoming legislative changes in Wales that will mandate all workplaces, including businesses, public bodies, and the third sector, to separate recyclable materials from general waste. To assist your organisation in seamlessly transitioning, we’re pleased to announce a series of sector-specific webinars. Feel free to attend as many webinars as you find relevant to your business, as some may overlap. The valuable insights from guest speakers sharing their experiences in implementing separate collections in their premises will offer practical guidance. Webinar Recordings: Can’t make it to a live session? No worries! All webinar recordings will be accessible on the Business of Recycling Wales […]

Virgin Experience Days

Virgin Experience Days are currently on the lookout for the most extraordinary experiences in North Wales to add to our platform. We would be really interested in promoting and selling your accommodation experiences via the Virgin Experience Days website. If you think this could be of interest to you, please see the below for further information on the way that we operate, the channels we work with and how we can promote your experience: Virgin is one of the UK’s most recognised and trusted brands and we would like to work with you to promote your products that would; Generate incremental business and increase footfall Reach a wider audience Increase […]

Reach 000’s of visitors over Easter Bank Holiday weekend

With Easter falling early this year Heart North and Mid Wales/Communicorp UK have their next generation iVan out in Towyn over the Easter Bank Holiday weekend. This is an opportunity to target both North Wales residents and tourists during one of the busiest weekends of the year in North Wales with prime positioning on the Towyn ‘strip’. Ivans can play either static images or video and even have full audio and have the latest facial detection technology also meaning that at the end of the campaign, we’ll provide you with a full report to highlight just how many people have seen your message including a breakdown of demographics too! Included […]