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Find out if you are eligible for support from the Cultural Recovery Fund. From Tuesday, 1 September organisations in the culture and heritage sector can find out if they are eligible to apply for financial support from the Welsh Government’s £53 million Cultural Recovery Fund. The new fund will see music venues; recording and rehearsal studios; Heritage organisations and historic attractions; accredited museums and archive services; libraries; events and their technical support suppliers; independent cinemas and the publishing sector being able to bid for a share of £18.5 million. https://gov.wales/find-out-if-you-are-eligible-support-cultural-recovery-fund

Find out how to claim the reimbursement for discounts given to diners with the Eat Out to Help Out Scheme. https://www.gov.uk/guidance/claim-money-back-through-the-eat-out-to-help-out-scheme

A summary of recent tourism research for Wales and the UK is now available. This includes details of COVID-19 related Welsh Government research, and links to further external sources. https://businesswales.gov.wales/tourism/sites/tourism/files/documents/COVID-19_Tourism_Research_Briefing_2020-08-19_External_EN.pdf

Information for the taxi and private hire vehicle industry. https://gov.wales/taxi-and-private-hire-vehicle-guidance

Operational risk assessment considerations for wedding venues and those hosting wedding events. https://gov.wales/operational-risk-assessment-considerations-wedding-venues-and-those-hosting-wedding-events-html

Findings of the Wales Tourism Business COVID-19 Barometer published today show that although Wales has had a busy few weeks in welcoming guests, an extended period of staycations through the autumn is needed to boost business. The Barometer results indicate that 78% of businesses are open with 51% of those open operating at full capacity. Whilst 80% of open self-catering businesses are fully open 43% of serviced accommodation is fully open and that is lower for attractions, hostels and activity providers. Eleven percent of open businesses have had more customers since reopening than they would normally have at this time of year, and 45% have had the same level. However, […]

Some good PR stories for North Wales in the Telegraph recently https://www.telegraph.co.uk/travel/destinations/europe/united-kingdom/wales/articles/postcard-from-llandudno/ https://www.telegraph.co.uk/travel/destinations/europe/united-kingdom/wales/articles/secret-north-wales/ (Paywall)

The Welsh Government recognises the value of the events sector to Wales and how cultural, sports and business events are a vital part of the visitor economy and one of the last sectors left to re-open.Initially three small events, with limits of up to 100 people, and subject to strict risk assessments, will be held across Wales later this month. Outdoor events are being prioritised in this review period, while the weather is mild, due to evidence of lower transmission of coronavirus outdoors.If these small events can be carried out safely, and transmission of the virus remains low, it is hoped the next stage will be increased numbers of participants, […]

This booklet has been written for caravan site owners and operators as a guide to making planning applications to allow existing caravan sites to open all year where seasonal occupancy conditions prevent this. The guide has been prepared in light of the implications for caravan site businesses from the COVID-19 restrictions. https://www.wlga.wales/SharedFiles/Download.aspx?pageid=62&mid=665&fileid=2778