A new chair has been appointed to lead the Wales Tourism Alliance (WTA) which represents all sectors of tourism industry in Wales. Suzy Davies officially takes over from Professor Andrew Campbell, who has spent more than three years in the voluntary post, on September 9. Mrs Davies is a former Conservative Member of the National Assembly for Wales, now known as Senedd Cymru. Pembrokeshire-based Mr Campbell, a Professor of Practice in Tourism at the University of Wales Trinity St David and a tourism consultant, has helped steer the tourism industry through the Covid-19 pandemic, one of the most difficult periods in its history. “Whilst it is with some sadness that […]
Coming soon – a brand-new dining concept from the team behind the Three Eagles to launch in the Wrexham area this autumn Following recent news that hospitality and leisure operator One Hundred Knights would be adding to their existing group of venues in the autumn, the latest addition to portfolio has now been revealed. Blk Sheep Baa & Grill, a brand-new restaurant concept from the group will aim to deliver a new generation of British casual-dining, serving delicious nostalgic contemporary British food and drinks that appeal to a broad catchment of diners, in fun and relaxed surroundings. The exact location and opening date for this new venture led by One […]
The Government has announced the launch of a new Live Events Reinsurance Scheme which will offer cost indemnification if an event has to be cancelled, postponed, relocated or abandoned due to new UK Civil Authority restrictions in response to COVID-19. All live events including music festivals, conferences and business events are eligible to purchase that additional cover, which will be available alongside standard commercial events insurance. The key features of the scheme are: It will cover live events that are open to the general public and are physically located in the UK. This includes live music events, festivals, sports events, trade shows and business events. Private events such as weddings […]
The Business Visits & Events Partnership (BVEP), the umbrella body and advocacy group representing the UK events sector, has today published its Shape of Events Report.The report was sponsored by brand communications agency davies tanner, and contains several headline findings, including: Overall event activity was down 95% across the UK during the past 12 monthsThe BVEP estimates the UK events industry lost £57 billion of value from the pre-pandemic level of £70 billion17% of event and exhibition businesses permanently ceased trading during 2020126,000 jobs were lost during the same period However, the BVEP finds that the pandemic has also been a catalyst for change and innovation across the entire events […]
Visit Britain are working with the National Lottery on a UK-wide consumer promotion, to support the domestic tourism industry by stimulating demand for off-season domestic day trips to visitor attractions, excursions, tours and theatres. Attractions, theatres, tours and excursions with an access fee are all eligible to take part, subject to availability and meeting criteria. If you are interested please contact VB to secure your inclusion at daysoutcampaign@visitbritain.org Further information about the campaign is available below https://www.visitbritain.org/national-lottery-days-out-campaign-faqs
Corris Mine Explorers Wins 2021 Tripadvisor Travellers’ Choice Award for Best Attraction Corris Mine Explorers today announced it has been recognised as a 2021 Travellers’ Choice award winner for Best Attraction. This achievement celebrates businesses that consistently deliver fantastic experiences to travellers around the globe, having earned great traveller reviews on Tripadvisor over the last 12 months. As challenging as the past year was, Corris Mine Explorers stood out by continuously delighting their explorers. Mark Waite, Head Mine Guide at Corris Mine Explorers, commented “It is a huge honour to receive this Travellers’ Choice award from Tripadvisor. Not only does it recognise the quality of our explorers’ reviews but it places Corris Mine […]
Views are being sought on potential changes to local taxes which could be used by local authorities to tackle the effects that large numbers of second homes and commercial holiday lets can have in some parts of Wales.Welsh Government are also asking for views and evidence on the criteria used to define a property as self-catering accommodation for local tax purposes. Consultation ends 17 November 2021 https://gov.wales/local-taxes-second-homes-and-self-catering-accommodation
One Hundred Knights expands in an aim to become one of North Wales’s top leisure operators. The North Wales based hospitality and leisure operator is set for further expansion in 2021, with enabling works continuing at The Royal Hotel and plans to open a new restaurant this autumn. The business is responsible for the operations behind the historic wedding venue Tyn Dwr Hall – dating back to 1866, award-winning restaurant the Three Eagles Bar & Grill and The Royal Hotel, an acclaimed landmark dating back to 1752, all situated in the historic town of Llangollen. Knights Construction Group began restoration works at The Royal Hotel in July of this, starting […]
Have your say on the new cultural strategy for Conwy county. Creu Conwy – Creating the Spark; A Cultural Strategy for Conwy County 2021-2026 is the foundation of the City of Culture bid, and the Council are now embarking on a period of public consultation. Conwy County Council have been working on a new Cultural Strategy that will deliver their priority that Conwy is a County where culture, heritage and the Welsh language thrive. The ideas in the strategy have emerged from conversations with organisations and individuals across the region over the last two years, but it is very much a work in progress. Now it is the turn of […]
Please be advised that a series of ACTION CARDS have been published. These are quick summary guides to support various sectors and align to the universal guidance that is also published. Main Action Card “Homepage”: ENG: https://gov.wales/reasonable-measures-action-cards-businesses-and-organisations-coronavirus and CYM: https://llyw.cymru/cardiau-gweithredu-mesurau-rhesymol-ar-gyfer-busnesau-sefydliadau-coronafeirws They include: 1. Retail premises 2. Hospitality venues, 3. Events 4. Close Contact services, 5. Places of Worship 6. Tourism businesses such as accommodation, visitor attractions etc 7. Nightclubs music venues and adult entertainment venues Events: ENG: https://gov.wales/events-potential-reasonable-measures-action-card-coronavirus and CYM: https://llyw.cymru/digwyddiadau-cerdyn-gweithredu-mesurau-rhesymol-posibl-coronafeirws A reminder that the Core Universal Guidance which was published when Wales went into Alert Level Zero on Saturday 7th August 2021 is listed as below. These are all bilingual and printable. · Core Universal Guidance for Public: https://gov.wales/alert-level-0-guidance-public https://llyw.cymru/lefel-rhybudd-0-canllawiau-ir-cyhoedd · Core Universal Guidance for Businesses, Employers, Organisations, […]