All posts by Eirlys Jones

The International Passenger Survey (IPS) collects information about passengers entering and leaving the UK. https://www.gov.wales/international-inbound-visits-and-spend-wales-html international-inbound-visits-and-spend-walesDownload

The UK Government has funding available to help businesses purchase and install electric vehicle charging points. A maximum of 75% of the cost, up to £350 per socket, is available. All businesses can use it to provide chargepoints for their staff or fleets, and charities and small accommodation businesses can also use it to provide chargepoints for their guests or visitors. More information is available at Workplace Charging Scheme. https://www.find-government-grants.service.gov.uk/grants/workplace-charging-scheme

Day Out With The Kids (DOWTK) have now teamed up with TXGB, to offer families a seamless ticket buying experience on their site. Boasting over 35 million annual website visitors and 10 million Google impressions per year, they are one of the UK’s leading platforms dedicated to making it easier for families to discover ‘Things To Do’. Find out more about how to opt-in or connect here.

Google Things to Do:  New from Google, ‘Things To Do’ helps businesses promote tours, attractions and activities to interested consumers looking for unique and exciting experiences. Connect for free via TXGB and share live availability and pricing to drive direct, commission free bookings, with just a 2.5% TXGB booking fee.Opt-in via your TXGB dashboard, or visit www.txgb.co.uk and apply via the ‘Get started’ button.

On Sunday, September 17 Wales will become the first UK nation to introduce a new default 20mph speed limit on restricted roads. To prepare motorists for this significant change, the Welsh Government and the police are working with the fire service, Go Safe (Wales’ Road Casualty Reduction Partnership), local authorities and other community groups to educate motorists. 

Cycling UK, in partnership with Natural Resources Wales, have developed an expertly curated off-road cycle route from Machynlleth to Conwy. The brand new route, Traws Eryri, weaves through the National Park’s most iconic landscapes, as well as its quieter corners. The route promises to create a groundswell among the cycling and outdoor communities across the UK, and will inspire cyclists from nearby areas and further afield to enjoy the region sustainably. The official launch event takes place in Conwy on 23 August. As the route presents significant opportunities for local businesses, particularly those located on or near the route, Cycling UK are eager to include them in the launch.  So […]

Bangor University will run their new Tourism Management course for the first time this September. Looking to train students in sustainable tourism, managing tourism destinations and the impact of tourism on host communities the course makes use of live case studies from north Wales and beyond. For more information on the course visit: https://www.bangor.ac.uk/courses/undergraduate/n832-tourism-management-bsc-hons Cwrs Rheoli Twristiaeth Newydd ym Mhrifysgol Bangor Bydd Prifysgol Bangor yn cynnal eu cwrs Rheoli Twristiaeth newydd am y tro cyntaf ym mis Medi. Mae’r cwrs yn ceisio hyfforddi myfyrwyr mewn twristiaeth gynaliadwy, rheoli cyrchfannau twristiaeth ac yr effaith mae twristiaeth yn ei gael ar gymunedau gan ddefnyddio astudiaethau achos byw o ogledd Cymru a thu […]

North Wales Tourism (NWT) has appointed Glenn Evans, Director of Snowdonia Hospitality and Leisure Limited as its new Chairman, succeeding Christopher Frost, Manorhaus Ruthin & Llangollen following a service of 6 years. Already a valued member of the board for a number of years Glenn brings breadth of experience in the industry, especially as one of the largest employers in tourism here in North Wales. Since 1997 Glenn initiated a refurbishment and development plan for the company’s flagship hotel The Royal Oak. By masterplanning the site the Royal Oak stood on, the company doubled its room capacity and added retail areas and a stand alone F&B outlet making it the […]

This is a House of Commons Committee report, with recommendations to government. The Government has two months to respond. Throughout the inquiry, the committee have identified several key themes and issues that will need to be rectified if Wales is to take a greater share of the tourism market in the UK. Copy of the full report and link to further information is below: https://publications.parliament.uk/pa/cm5803/cmselect/cmwelaf/220/report.html downloadDownload