Consumer sentiment tracking survey aiming to understand confidence, intent and barriers to take overnight short breaks and holidays in the UK and Wales. 2025 review Wales continues to attract a diverse mix of visitors,ย with Older Independents and Families forming the largest groups, and a comparatively strong presence of Younger Independents. Cardiff, Pembrokeshire and Mid Wales/Bannau Brycheiniog (Brecon Beacons)ย are the most visited destinations, with areas like Carmarthenshire and North East Walesย outperforming initial intention levels. Trips to Wales account for 6% of 2025 UK trips,ย below the intention recorded at the start of 2025. UKโwide, intentions remain higher than trips taken, with England continuing to dominate trip volumes. Cost of living Financial pressures […]
The UK holiday park and campsite sector continues to play a vital role in the domestic tourism economy. Generating billions in visitor expenditure and supporting thousands of jobs, it remains a significant contributor to regional growth and employment. In 2025, around 2,643 caravan and camping sites were operating across the UK, reflecting modest year-on-year growth of 1.4%. Yet, behind the headline figures is a more nuanced picture. While the sector experienced a strong resurgence following the pandemic, recent months have exposed areas of financial strain. The administration of Cove UK, which operated 11 sites, serves as a reminder that growth and popularity do not insulate operators from underlying financial pressures. […]
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. โNorth Wales Tourism have and are still working hard on behalf it’s members on issues that are affecting the industry. โโOur 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. โWeโve held productive face-to-face meetings with representatives from across the spectrum, including Nigel Farage and David Jones from Reform; Kemi Badenoch, Darren Millar, and Gareth Davies from the Conservative Party, Lee Lavery from the […]
Following the submission of a Designation Order by Natural Resources Wales (NRW), Welsh Government have announced their plans to appoint Planning and Environment Decisions Wales (PEDW) to hold a public local inquiry to consider the representations and objections made in connection with the creation of the new Glyndลตr National Park. This is the next step in progressing their Programme for Government commitment to designate a new National Park to cover the Clwydian Range and Dee Valley. NRW has completed a comprehensive evaluation and assessment programme in preparing the Designation Order and is satisfied that the evidence collected demonstrates that the areas included within the proposed Glyndลตr National Park meet the […]
On 6 April, significant changes to the Statutory Sick Pay (SSP) regime will come into effect. Key changes Statutory Sick Pay will be available to all eligible employees regardless of their earnings (the Lower Earnings Limit is being removed). Statutory Sick Pay will be payable from the first full day of sickness absence (the three-day waiting period is being removed). The rate of Statutory Sick Pay for all employees will be calculated at 80% of their average weekly earnings or the flat weekly rate, whichever is lower. https://www.business.gov.uk/campaign/employment-changes/employers/statutory-sick-pay
The Senedd has passed a Bill to support the development of tourism in Wales and improve visitor accommodation. Providers of visitor accommodation โ beginning with self-contained, self-catering accommodation like holiday cottages and flats โ will need a licence. To get a licence, providers will need to prove their accommodation is fit for visitors, by showing they have gas and electrical safety certificates, carbon monoxide alarms, public liability insurance, and that they have both conducted a fire safety risk assessment and taken relevant precautions. The licensing scheme is likely to start in 2029 and will build on the national register of visitor accommodation providers to create a publicly available directory of […]
From autumn 2026, if you take bookings for overnight stays in Wales, youโll need to register with the Welsh Revenue Authority by law. It applies to anyone who takes bookings for overnight stays in Wales, from informal hosts letting out a spare room for one night to professional year-round providers. Visitย https://www.gov.wales/get-ready-register-your-visitor-accommodation-walesย to learn more and sign up for reminders when registration opens.
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Start saving today with Purchasing for BusinessGreat Members Business Discount Benefit Purchasing for Business is a buying group that supports over 7,000 businesses by providing access to savings on a wide range of products and services. As a member of North Wales Tourism (NWT), you are entitled to these discountsย free of charge. To start benefiting from these offers, simply register using the link below. FREE exclusive members discountsโฆ As a NWT Member, you can access the following savings for both your business and personal use: 10% extra discount at B&Q/Tradepoint 10%* extra discount at Currys 5% extra discount at Screwfix 20%+ discount at E-Spares 15% discount at Viking Direct * […]
With the upcoming Senedd elections coming up in May here are a copy of all the parties manifestos: Welsh Labour English Manifesto PDF_260330_103327Download Welsh Labour Welsh Manifesto PDF_260330_103232Download Welsh Conservatives Manifesto 2026 EN_0Download Welsh Conservatives Manifesto 2026 CYDownload Plaid Cymru For_Wales_-_2026_ManifestoDownload Plaid Cymru Dros_Gymru_-_Maniffesto_2026Download Plaid Cymru New_Leadership_for_Wales_-_The_First_100_DaysDownload Plaid Cymru Arwain_Cymru_o’r_Newydd_-_Y_100_Diwrnod_Cyntaf (1)Download Welsh-manifesto-english – ReformDownload Welsh MANIFESTO [WELSH] ReformDownload Green Party Senedd-Manifesto-2026-EN2Download Y Blaid Werdd Maniffesto-2026-CY-webDownload