The Welsh Government has launched a 12-week consultation on changes to the criteria used to classify self-catering properties for local tax purposes, including a review of the 182-day letting threshold. The consultation will run from the 31 July until 23 October 2026 and is available here: https://www.gov.wales/classification-self-catering-properties-local-tax-purposes
Tourism and hospitality businesses across Wales are being encouraged to apply for a new £2 million grant scheme to improve accessibility and create more inclusive visitor experiences. The Croeso i Bawb grant scheme has been launched to support practical improvements that help remove barriers for disabled visitors and those travelling with them. Grants of £5,000 to £20,000 are available to support up to 75% of eligible capital costs for accessibility improvements. The application form will be available from 31 July 2026 with businesses in the tourism and hospitality sector being asked to submit applications by 21 September 2026. Guidance notes and further information available here – https://industry.visitwales.com/supporting-you/funding-information-and-advice-available-tourism-businesses https://www.gov.wales/accessibility-fund-micro-small-and-medium-tourism-and-hospitality-businesses-croeso-i-bawb-project
From October 2026, employers will have a strengthened legal duty to prevent sexual harassment and will also become liable for harassment carried out by third parties their staff encounter at work, including customers. These legal changes will have major implications for tourism businesses, and employers need to act now to get ahead of them. Read more: The new duty to prevent harassment: what hospitality and tourism businesses need to know | Darwin Gray
Woodworks Garden Centre & Café is celebrating a strong performance in its latest annual Garden Centre Association (GCA) audit, receiving outstanding recognition for customer service and praise for the unique character and experience it offers visitors. The independent GCA inspection, carried out as part of the centre’s membership of the Garden Centre Association, assesses a wide range of operational areas including customer service, presentation, plant quality, merchandising, signage, sustainability and the overall customer experience. Among the highlights of this year’s report was an exceptional Customer Service Experience score of 97.5%, with the inspector praising the quality of service provided across the café, garden furniture and plant departments. The audit also […]
A huge thank you to our fantastic expert speakers at this year’s trade forum and conference at Caer Rhun Hall, Conwy Valley. The annual event brought together tourism businesses and industry professionals from across North Wales to share ideas, hear industry updates and build valuable connections. We were honoured to be joined by: Jim Jones, CEO – NWT/GNW Update Lucy Rawes, NWT/GNW – Getting the most out of your GNW listing Angus Hay, Vereus – Growing a Tourism Business with AI Joe Bickerton, This is Wrexham – Wrexham: From the Global Spotlight to Sustainable Success Angela Williams, Great Orme Mines – Extending the Season: Great Orme Mines’ First Winter Opening […]
The future of one of Anglesey’s best-loved family attractions has been secured after a local family completed the purchase of Pili Palas Nature World. The popular visitor attraction, which includes a small zoo, cafés, shop, indoor soft play area and outdoor park, has welcomed families from across North Wales and beyond for the past 40 years. Its previous owners recently decided to retire, prompting a “once-in-a-lifetime opportunity” for the new owners, Endaf and Sally Ap Ieuan – whose family connection with Pili Palas stretches back many years. The family were supported by Conwy-based Lanyon Bowdler Solicitors throughout the transaction and Dr Ap Ieuan, a semi-retired GP, said the purchase was […]
The Youth Jobs Grant is being introduced by the UK Government. If you’re an employer and ready to hire someone aged 18 to 24 who has been on Universal Credit for six months or more and is looking for work, you could qualify for the Youth Jobs Grant of £3,000 per eligible hire. Jobs must be at least 25 hours per week and expected to last at least 4 months to be eligible for a Youth Jobs Grant. To find out more about how the Grant can help you with funding to recruit a young person, download the Youth Jobs Grant Toolkit. https://cms-assets.great.prod.uktrade.digital/documents/DS-407_YG_Jobs_Grant_Employer_Toolkit_v.5.pdf
Darganfyddwch fwy i’w wneud yng Ngwynedd gyda Byw’n Iach! P’un a ydych yn chwilio am antur, ymlacio neu ffordd o gadw’n actif yn ystod eich ymweliad, mae Byw’n Iach yma i helpu eich gwesteion i wneud y gorau o’ch amser yng Ngwynedd. Gyda 12 canolfan hamdden ledled y sir, rydym yn cynnig amrywiaeth eang o weithgareddau dan do ac awyr agored i bob oed – o nofio, padel a ffitrwydd i brofiadau teuluol, sesiynau ymlacio a llawer mwy. Mae ein canllaw Pethau i’w Gwneud yng Ngwynedd yn dod â’r holl gyfleoedd hyn ynghyd mewn un lle hawdd ei ddefnyddio, gan eich helpu i gynllunio’r diwrnod perffaith – boed hynny’n weithgaredd […]
North Wales Tourism provides marketing and promotional opportunities through the “Go North Wales” brand; provides access to visitor and member networks, and business support and networking events.North Wales Tourism have and are still working hard on behalf it’s members on issues that are affecting the industry.Our collaboration with local MSs, MPs, and Visit Wales enables us to tackle key issues, advocate for necessary changes, and underscore the significance of tourism to the Welsh economy.We will continue with our advocacy work lobbying the political parties with issues affecting the industry. These discussions are vital as we work to ensure tourism remains a priority for growth, support, and investment in North Wales. Furthermore, […]
North Wales Tourism is delighted to invite you to our Summer Networking and Conference 2026. This annual event brings together tourism businesses and industry professionals from across North Wales to share ideas, hear industry updates and build valuable connections. Date : Wednesday 15 July 2026Time : 1:30pm – 4:00pm (Networking, Pimms and Sweet Treats available from 12.30pm)Venue : Caer Rhun Hall, Conwy Valley Speakers include: Jim Jones, CEO – NWT/GNW Update Lucy Rawes, NWT/GNW – Getting the most out of your GNW listing Angus Hay, Vereus – Growing a Tourism Business with AI Joe Bickerton, This is Wrexham – Wrexham: From the Global Spotlight to Sustainable Success Angela Williams, Great Orme Mines – […]