ONS has produced experimental estimates from the voluntary fortnightly business survey (BICS), for single site businesses only, on topics such as trading status, financial performance, workforce and business resilience. Geographical breakdowns include country, regional and local authority levels. https://www.ons.gov.uk/businessindustryandtrade/business/businessservices/articles/businessinsightsandimpactontheukandsubnationaleconomy/may2021
ONS has published the final International Passenger Survey figures for 2020. The headline stats are: Overseas residents made 11.1 million visits to the UK in 2020; this was 73% fewer than in 2019 as travel reduced because of the coronavirus (COVID-19) pandemic.Overseas residents spent £6.2 billion on their visits to the UK in 2020; this was 78% less than in 2019.UK residents made 23.8 million visits abroad in 2020, which was 74% fewer than the previous year because of the coronavirus pandemic. UK residents spent £13.8 billion on visits abroad in 2020; this was 78% less than in 2019. On the inbound side, the 78% reduction in expenditure equates for […]
June Masterclass workshops to position your business well ready for the summer season and learn how to use local produce to further your business goals.210520-WFD-Workshop_Masterclass_June_Leaflet_01Download Workshops and masterclasses for June 2021
Clarification on who can stay in holiday accommodation From 17 May, Wales moved into Alert Level 2 which means that all holiday accommodation can re-open fully. However, businesses still need to ensure that their holiday accommodation (which includes hotel rooms, bed and breakfast accommodation, hostel or bunk house dormitory, holiday home, caravans and tents) is only occupied by people in the same household and people in their extended household (or anyone who is a carer of a member of the household). Updated Hostels Guidance As we look at a phased re-opening, Hostel owners and managers need to be aware of and following the updated guidance for Hostels which can be […]
Guidance to help employers and businesses minimise the risk of exposure to coronavirus in workplaces – includes detail relating to accommodation visitors and other businessesTourism and Hospitality Guidance – to help tourism and hospitality businesses operate safely during the coronavirus (COVID-19) pandemic. Watch this video to help you find your way around the guidance.Guidance has also been produced and updated in consultation with the Hospitality sector for Pubs, Bars, Cafes and Restaurants and can be viewed on the UK Hospitality websiteA summary of COVID-19 support packages, including funding, legal and workplace guidance available to organisations and businesses in Wales can be found on the Business Wales websiteGuidance to local authorities, approved premises and places of worship on […]
We’re all trying to provide a positive and safe welcome, directing coach operators to the correct information and resources; and to try and minimise issues and direct them where we can to lesser known areas/places to visit. Visit Wales have created a re-opening grid to respond to the growing enquiries from coach operators in particular around the full re-opening of tourism in Wales. As well as providing to enquirers, VW have done coach industry webinars and it’s now been published on the Coach Tourism Association website (https://coachtourismassociation.co.uk/cta-partners-visit-wales/). Now that more places are re-opening and gathering restrictions are getting slightly clearer we would be really grateful if you could review and […]
Guidance on how you can keep safe and what rules are in place to protect people at alert level 2. https://gov.wales/alert-level-2-frequently-asked-questions
The rules for gathering with other people at alert level 2. https://gov.wales/gathering-other-people-alert-level-2
The Freelancer Fund will open for applications at 12 noon on Monday 17 May 2021. The fund supports freelancers who work in the following sectors: The ArtsCreative IndustriesArts and HeritageEventsCulture and Heritage The fund will also support freelancers who work in events that have been significantly impacted by the pandemic, including those working in weddings and corporate events, but not sport events. As before, the fund is administered by Local Authorities. For further information, to check your eligibility and apply please visit Business Wales COVID-19 support for business at 12 noon on Monday 17 May 2021. https://businesswales.gov.wales/coronavirus-advice/
The ROE Fund Expression of Interest form is now open and will close on 4 June 2021 at 5pm. Please review the criteria to check your eligibility to apply. https://businesswales.gov.wales/coronavirus-advice/