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 – […]
Isle of Anglesey – Deadline to respond – 13 July 2026 https://www.anglesey.gov.wales/en/Have-your-say/Consultations/Current-consultations/Visitor-levy-consultation.aspx Gwynedd – Deadline to respond – 15 July 2026 https://www.gwynedd.llyw.cymru/en/Residents/Have-your-say/Live-Consultations/Gwynedd-Visitor-Levy-Consultation.aspx Conwy – Deadline to respond – 17 July 2026 https://www.conwy.gov.uk/en/Visitor/Visitor-levy-consultation-in-Conwy-County.aspx? All three councils will announce the decision on Visitor Levy after 24 September 2026.
The Welsh Government’s 182-day rule is having a major impact on many genuine self-catering businesses across Wales. The Senedd raised the occupancy threshold from 70 days to 182 to qualify for small business rates relief. This is very difficult to achieve particularly in inland areas. Tourism is being adversely affected and businesses are shutting down at a worrying rate. It only takes a minute to sign: https://petitions.senedd.wales/petitions/246949 Please remember to click the confirmation email afterwards, otherwise your signature won’t be counted. Every signature counts, so please sign and share https://petitions.senedd.wales/petitions/246949
Hospitality is united that #VATsTheProblem. A new sector-wide campaign, spearheaded by Tom Kerridge, is calling for hospitality VAT to be reduced from 20% to 10%. Hospitality pays too much tax, and VAT is the single biggest lever the Government can pull to support the sector. To sign the petition www.vatstheproblem.co.uk
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, […]