Please find below the latest information regarding the current Coronavirus outbreak. Since our last email the Coronavirus situation has developed fast – now covering all continents and with a host of flight and tour cancellations, plus various measures put in place by authorities across the globe. We are in regular communication with tourism partners including VisitBritain and it is becoming more important for us to report back on how businesses in North Wales are being affected and the potential consequences on domestic and international visitors going forward into 2020. The information that you supply may help to leverage the development of a recovery plan. We are therefore asking our businesses […]
It’s set to be one of the largest hotels in North Wales, and it is rapidly taking shape on the edge of a world-first inland surf lagoon in the magnificent Conwy Valley. The envelope of the flagship 106-bedroom Hilton Garden Inn at Adventure Parc Snowdonia is now complete, with work starting this week on internal walls, along with the mechanical and electrical fit out. Lead contractor on the build, HH Smith, says that single storey steel works will be complete in the coming week, with the first of 250 floor-to-ceiling windows also now being fitted. Timelapse of Hilton Garden Inn at Adventure Parc Snowdonia The construction project has been underway […]
One-day workshop covering key aspects of; how to interact and engage with customers and guests, develop great communications skills; improve the use of effective rapport building, questioning skills and active listening. Gaining a much better understanding of customers then enables the person to tailor the approach so that more appropriate options and services are offered and highlighted to guests, building customer loyalty and long-term relationships. Course is suitable for all team members who have direct contact with customers and guests in their business, whether this be a hotel, venue, attraction, restaurant or bar. Course date: Thursday 2nd April 2020Places are limited and will be on a first come first serve […]
Events The Go North Wales website is the No.1 events listing page for North Wales. If you have any events coming up in 2020 don’t forget to get them listed onto our website. It only takes a couple of minutes! We are currently putting together a What’s On page for March, so please ensure any March events are listed as soon as possible. Don’t forget, we also share events that are listed on our website across our social media platforms. So don’t delay, submit today!! https://www.gonorthwales.co.uk/whats-on/submit-event Updating your Details Our website www.gonorthwales.co.uk continues to grow with web traffic to our site from all over the world providing not only an […]
Happy New Year from all at North Wales Tourism Events The Go North Wales website is the No.1 events listing page for North Wales. If you have any events coming up in 2020 don’t forget to get them listed onto our website. It only takes a couple of minutes! We are currently putting together a What’s On page for February, so please ensure any February events are listed as soon as possible. Don’t forget, we also share events that are listed on our website across our social media platforms. So don’t delay, submit today!! https://www.gonorthwales.co.uk/whats-on/submit-event Updating your Details Our website www.gonorthwales.co.uk continues to grow with web traffic to our site […]
28TH NOVEMBER 2019 – Theatr Clwyd In Partnership with Flintshire in Business Supported by Welsh Government, European Agricultural Fund for Rural Development Following on from our annual conference which was at capacity, for those of you who were unable to get tickets or could not make it to the event, we are pleased to be able to bring to you videos of the presentations from the day. David Chapman Executive Director of Hospitality Cymru David Chapman is the Executive Director of Hospitality Cymru, the Welsh arm of UK Hospitality, the industry’s Association covering everything from bars, restaurants, brewers, coffee shops, contract catering, hotels, nightclubs, visitor attractions and other leisure venues. Previously […]
Tourism Awards, Thursday 14th November 2019 A successful fourth Go North Wales Tourism Awards, sponsored by Wales Cottages, in partnership with Heart was held on Thursday 14 November at Venue Cymru, Llandudno to celebrate and recognise excellence and outstanding achievement by our businesses and individuals working in the tourism hospitality sector of North Wales. Winners from some of the Award Categories will be the Regional representatives in the Visit Wales National Tourism Awards in 2020. Winners of the Awards included: Go Hotel Award: St Georges Hotel, LlandudnoGo B&B / Inn Award: Taldraeth, PenrhyndeudraethGo Self Catering Award: Forest Holidays, BeddgelertGo Caravan, Camping or Glamping Award: Plassey Holiday Park, Eyton, WrexhamGo Attraction […]
With its thriving food and drink sector, James Wright, MD at Aber Falls Whisky Distillery, discusses why his home turf in Wales is the perfect setting for business and pleasure. James Wright, MD at Aber Falls Tell us a bit more about yourself – what inspired you to set up your own distillery? Around four years ago, Halewood Wines & Spirits – the business I’ve worked at for more than 10 years – diversified its portfolio by investing in whiskies from Scotland and beyond. At the time, whisky’s appeal was on the rise with drinkers discovering new distillers from whisky producing countries within the UK. So, when the opportunity arose […]
Plas y Brenin and the Board of the Mountain Training Trust (MTT) are pleased to announce the appointment of Ruth Hall as Chief Executive Officer. Ruth succeeds Jackie Bryson, who steps down from the role after 4 years, during which the organisation has developed and deployed a robust long-term strategy, strengthened its business practices and secured increased investment into the Plas y Brenin site. Plas y Brenin, managed by MTT on behalf of Sport England, is globally recognised as one of the foremost providers of outdoor and adventure sport instruction. Courses and experiences are delivered by a team that includes some of the world’s most dedicated outdoor professionals and are conducted both at the iconic Plas y Brenin centre – the home of adventure sports in the heart of […]
Tourism Awards, Thursday 14th November 2019 The fourth Go North Wales Tourism Awards, sponsored by Wales Cottages, in partnership with Heart will be held on Thursday 14 November at Venue Cymru, Llandudno to celebrate and recognise excellence and outstanding achievement by our businesses and individuals working in the tourism hospitality sector of North Wales. Nominations are open until 29 September and tickets can be purchased online or email eirlys.jones@nwt.co.uk. If you are involved in our region’s tourism industry then these awards are for you! Why not complete the online form and submit? There are 15 categories to choose from! You can nominate your own tourism business, or the best tourism […]