Coronavirus Update

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 […]

Hilton Garden Inn takes shape at Adventure Parc Snowdonia

Hilton Garden Inn takes shape at Adventure Parc Snowdonia

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 […]

Trade Update – February 2020

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 […]

Trade Update – January 2020

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 […]

Trade Update – December 2019

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 […]

Plas y Brenin and the Mountain Training Trust welcome new Chief Executive

Plas y Brenin and the Mountain Training Trust welcome new Chief Executive

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 […]

Trade Update – September 2019

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 […]

New Tourism Ambassador Scheme Launches in Denbighshire

New Tourism Ambassador Scheme Launches in Denbighshire

A brand new Tourism Ambassador Scheme has recently launched in Denbighshire. This free scheme is designed to improve the visitor experience for people who work in tourism, work with visitors, live or study in the area. A series of interactive online training modules with quizzes have been produced on various themes such as Denbighshire towns & city, walking, cycling, history, and welsh language & culture. Each module takes 30-60 minutes to complete with text to read, images and films to watch as people learn in different ways. There are 3 levels of awards – bronze, silver and gold, depending on the amount of modules completed. Each person will receive a […]

Trade Update – July 2019

Tourism Awards, Thursday 14th November 2019 Nominations and tickets for the 2019 Go North Wales Tourism Awards, sponsored by Wales Cottages, in partnership with Heart have now opened. The fourth Go North Wales Tourism Awards 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.  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 and nominations are now open!  You can nominate your own tourism business, or the best […]

Go North Wales Tourism Awards 2019

Nominations and tickets for the 2019 Go North Wales Tourism Awards, sponsored by Wales Cottages, in partnership with Heart have now opened. The fourth Go North Wales Tourism Awards 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.  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 and nominations are now open!  You can nominate your own tourism business, or the best tourism business which you think is […]