The Cabinet Minister for Culture and Sport, Heledd Fychan MS, has launched a consultation on A Vision for Culture and Sport in Wales. The evidence gathered will play an important role in the development of a new Culture and Sport Strategy for Wales. The Call for Evidence will run until December 18th. The findings of the engagement process and the call for evidence will be shared in Spring 2027 and will form the basis of the new strategy and sector specific action plans. https://www.gov.wales/vision-culture-and-sport-wales-call-evidence https://www.gov.wales/unlocking-wales-potential-creating-culture-and-sport-powerhouse
North Wales Tourism are running 2 sessions on Tuesday 15th of September on the Understanding of Digital Marketing – one at 10am-12pm and another at 2-4pm. Details of what is included and what you will learn during the session is included below. There is no cost for NWT members you simply need to drop us an email (digital@gonorthwales.org.uk) to let us know which session you would like to attend. There is a charge for non members and booking and payment can be made by clicking here. Places will be on a first come first serve basis.
The latest provisional statistics (January to December 2025) on overnight and day trips to Wales by GB residents has been released by Visit Wales. Wales overnight trips During the period January to December 2025, Great Britain (GB) residents took 7.76 million overnight trips in Wales with 23.48 million nights and £2.30 billion spent during these trips. Compared to 2024, the volume of overnight trips taken in Wales was 2% higher, whilst nights were 5% higher, and expenditure was 3% higher. Approximately 8% of all GB trips included an overnight stay in Wales. The share of total GB nights was 8%, while the share of total GB expenditure on overnight trips […]
Interactive Online Course with downloadable resources The Essential Accounting Course For Independent UK Hospitality Businesses Building a successful hospitality business starts long before your first customer walks through the door. It begins with putting the right foundations in place. At The Hospitality Accountants, we work closely with restaurants, pubs and cafés across the UK, and we’ve seen first-hand the costly mistakes new owners make in their first year. From VAT registration to choosing the right business structure, small decisions early on can have a huge impact later. This 10 comprehensive module course gives you the essential financial knowledge, systems and strategies to avoid those pitfalls, so you can start with […]
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, […]
Nominations for the 2026 Go North Wales Tourism Awards, sponsored by Harlech FoodService have now opened and the website is now live – https://gonorthwalestourismawards.website/ . Think your business has what it takes to be one of North Wales’ best? Now’s your chance to shine! The Go North Wales Tourism Awards celebrate the remarkable achievements of businesses and individuals who help make North Wales a premier destination for visitors. From innovation to exceptional customer service, the awards spotlight the very best across the region. The ninth Go North Wales Tourism Awards will be held on Thursday 19 November at Venue Cymru, Llandudno. If you are involved in our region’s tourism industry then these awards are […]
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 […]