For the results from the survey please see the below link https://www.wta.org.uk/news/wta-industry-research-survey-opening-post-pandemic-where-do-you-stand-results
The scheme has been extended.If you were eligible for the first grant and can confirm to HMRC that your business has been adversely affected on or after 14 July 2020, you’ll be able to make a claim for a second and final grant from 17 August 2020. The scheme allows you to claim a second and final taxable grant worth 70% of your average monthly trading profits, paid out in a single instalment covering 3 months’ worth of profits, and capped at £6,570 in total. As with the first grant HMRC will contact you if you’re eligible. They will work out your eligibility for the second grant in the same […]
The next non-domestic rates revaluation in Wales will take effect in 2023 and will be based on property values as at 1 April 2021. Postponing the revaluation to 2023 will mean that the rateable values on which rates bills are based will better reflect the impact of COVID-19. The change will also mean that the next revaluation in Wales takes effect at the same time as that in England, ensuring businesses and other ratepayers in Wales are not placed at a disadvantage compared to those elsewhere. Copy of the written statement is available on the link below: https://gov.wales/written-statement-non-domestic-rates-revaluation-wales
A change in Coronavirus regulations announced by the Welsh Government, 14 August 2020, has made it obligatory for hospitality businesses and other high-risk settings to collect contact details of customers from Monday, 17 August 2020, rather than the current approach of voluntary participation. The ‘high-risk sectors’ are those already listed in the existing record-keeping guidance: Hospitality, including pubs, bars, restaurants and cafesTourism and leisure, including theme parks, museums and cinemasClose contact services including hairdressers, barbers, beauticians, tattooists, sports and massage therapists, dress fitters, tailors and fashion designersFacilities provided by local authorities, such as libraries and leisure centres Keep an eye on the following link, the latest guidance will be available […]
The thinking behind the brand. The ‘Adventure Capital of Europe’ title is the brainchild of Ken Skates MS from about 4 years ago – he still proactively takes every opportunity to promote it, and from my discussions with him he still firmly believes this is the way forward for our region, as do I. It came about following a series of learning journeys across the UK and Ireland, with a group of tourism professionals, including council teams and the then North Wales Tourism Partnership colleagues. We also sought the insights of leading experts and consultants to translate our thinking. It coincided with the allocation of European Interreg funding which was […]
https://gov.wales/covid-19-workforce-risk-assessment-tool-guidance
Guidance for indoor play centres to help keep children, their parents or carers and employees safe during the coronavirus pandemic. https://gov.wales/indoor-play-areas-children-coronavirus-guidance
Please see message below and poster attached regarding the minor injury units currently open in Gwynedd and Anglesey. Local Health Service – Minor Injury Unit (MIU) Service Minor Injury Units (MIUs) can help with less serious injuries, and your nearest Minor Injury Unit is at: Ysbyty Penrhos Stanley, Holyhead, Anglesey, LL65 2QAPhone number: 01407 766 000 Ysbyty Alltwen, Tremadog, Gwynedd, LL49 9AQ.Telephone number: 03000 852 406 The Minor Injury Unit at all other sites in Gwynedd and Anglesey are temporarily closed as part of NHS Wales’ response to COVID-19 in our communities. Your Nearest Emergency department is: Ysbyty Gwynedd, Penrhosgarnedd, Bangor, LL57 2PW For further information about the MIU at […]
Go-North-Wales-Tourism-August-Trade-News-1Download The Power of Audio Webinar With over 10 million people spending a combined 59 million hours a week listening to podcasts in the UK, the success of podcasting is undeniable.Join us on Tuesday 11th August at 10.30am, as we discuss how to harness the power of audio for the tourism and hospitality industry, creating an audio strategy to engage new and existing customers.The free webinar will cover: – Why are brands using podcasts? – Content – getting the message right – Relevance – examples of how branded content can work as a business to consumer channel – Reaching the right audience – distribution and discoverability – What’s all this […]
With over 10 million people spending a combined 59 million hours a week listening to podcasts in the UK, the success of podcasting is undeniable. Join us on Tuesday 11th August at 10.30am, as we discuss how to harness the power of audio for the tourism and hospitality industry, creating an audio strategy to engage new and existing customers. The free webinar will cover: Why are brands using podcasts?Content – getting the message rightRelevance – examples of how branded content can work as a business to consumer channelReaching the right audience – distribution and discoverabilityWhat’s all this going to cost me? We’ll discuss the production process and services within our […]