Extending the holiday season to boost tourism businesses

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, […]

Telegraph Write-Ups

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)

Outdoor events to be trialled in Wales in latest easing of lockdown restrictions

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, […]

Extensions to Seasonal Occupancy of Caravan Sites – A Planning Guide for site owners and operators

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

Extensions to Seasonal Occupancy of Caravan Sites – A Planning Guide for site owners and operators

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

Snowdonia National Park Authority to pilot pre-bookable weekend parking at Pen y Pass

After reviewing the emergency measures put in place at Pen-y-Pass with its partners, Snowdonia National Park Authority are now piloting a pre-booking system at Pen-y-Pass car park on weekends for the remainder of the summer. Access to the car park will be reserved for pre-bookings only and must be pre-booked via the Snowdonia National Park website, parking will be on a first come first serve basis. Anyone who hasn’t pre-booked their parking space should use the Park and Ride service from Nant Peris or Llanberis. For more information, go to: https://www.snowdonia.gov.wales/authority/coronavirus/car-park-vacancies To book a space, go to: http://bit.ly/ArchebuPYPOrder It’s important that visitors to the area are aware of this, so […]

The Power of Audio Webinar – Podcast Recording

If you were unable to attend our Power of Audio Webinar last week – a recording of the podcast is now available on the link below: https://content.voiceworks.ai/the-power-of-audio-webinar-1 This will take you through to a registration page that you will have to enter your details into, once details are entered you will be redirected to a recording of the webinar. This page contains a button to submit questions which will open an email to Communicorp Voiceworks team.