This Accommodation Occupancy report provides information on the occupancy levels of serviced and self-catering accommodation, as well as hostels and camping/caravan sites. There is also third-party data from Transparent (short term lets), and STR Global (large hotel chains). Serviced Accommodation Occupancy has risen steadily throughout 2023, peaking in August and starting to decline in September. Regional occupancy continues to hold a similar pattern with North Wales having the highest occupancy levels (80%). STR Occupancy data from STR continues to show parity or slight underperformance year on year compared with 2022. Self Catering Unit occupancy rose 19% from Q2 to Q3 (85% occupancy) During Q3 South West data, a key contributor (92%), did […]
North Wales Tourism have and are still working hard on behalf it’s members on issues that are affecting the industry. We are in constant contact with the local MSs and MPs on these issues and are also lobbying side by side and working closely with the Wales Tourism Alliance to drive forward the importance of the industry to the economy of Wales and the effects and implications of these issues on the businesses and industry as a whole. We are also working closely with the local press and media to raise the issues affecting us to make sure the voice of our valuable industry is heard. Amongst the issues we […]
The Workplace Recycling Regulations were approved by the Senedd on the 28 November and will come into force on 6 April 2024. This represents a significant next step on Wales’ journey as a world-leading recycling nation and is a critical action to tackle the climate and nature emergency, and make progress towards a stronger, greener economy as committed to within our Programme for Government. The regulations will mean that all business, public and third sector workplaces will be required to separate key recyclable materials in the same way households already do across most of Wales. This will reduce the amount of waste we send to incineration and landfill and increase […]
Welsh Government (WG) want your views on proposals to amend school term dates. So that terms are more equal in length, with more evenly distributed breaks, for maintained schools in Wales. WG are consulting on 3 matters: The principle of modifying the school year Options for implementing changes to the school year including being made in the 2025 to 2026 school year Suggested term dates for 2025 to 2026 school year Deadline to submit your responses – 12 February 2024 https://www.gov.wales/structure-school-year structure-school-yearDownload structure-of-the-school-year-consultation-easy-readDownload structure-of-the-school-year-annex-aDownload
North Wales Tourism have and are still working hard on behalf it’s members on issues that are affecting the industry. We are in constant contact with the local MSs and MPs on these issues and are also lobbying side by side and working closely with the Wales Tourism Alliance to drive forward the importance of the industry to the economy of Wales and the effects and implications of these issues on the businesses and industry as a whole. We are also working closely with the local press and media to raise the issues affecting us to make sure the voice of our valuable industry is heard. Amongst the issues we […]
Is your business prepared for the chilly months ahead? Don’t let high energy bills freeze your profits! ❄️ Join us at the Energy Bill Clinic, in collaboration with North Wales Tourism, and get your business a pre-winter “MOT.” 📅 Event Date: November 10th, 10 AM – 3 PM 📅 📍 Location: North Wales Tourism Offices, 9 Wynnstay Rd, Colwyn Bay, LL29 8NB FEEL FREE TO DROP-IN ANYTIME DURING THE DAY, EVEN IF JUST TO HAVE A COFFEE AND A MINCE PIE!! 🔍 What to Expect: ✅ Free Utility Account Assessment: Our experts will provide a comprehensive analysis of your utilities accounts to ensure you’re not overpaying for energy. Get ready […]
This will start to come into effect on Monday, October 30 when the following items will be banned from being sold across the country: Single-use plastic plates Single-use plastic cutlery Single-use plastic drinks stirrers Cups made of expanded or foamed extruded polystyrene. Takeaway food containers made of expanded or foamed extruded polystyrene Single-use plastic balloon sticks Single-use plastic-stemmed Cotton buds Single-use plastic drinking straws The new law is a key step in reducing the flow of damaging plastic waste into the Welsh environment and is being introduced following consultation with the public and other stakeholders. It will give local authorities the power to enforce the offence of supplying or offering […]
The Barometer assesses business confidence in the Welsh tourism industry and provides indicative results at national, regional and sectoral level for summer wave 2023. https://www.gov.wales/tourism-barometer-summer-wave-2023 tourism-barometer-summer-wave-2023Download
Guidance for those who have responsibilities under the Regulatory Reform (Fire Safety) Order 2005 – Section 156 of the Building Safety Act 2022 amends the Order. This guide explains what new responsibilities you have for fire safety. These new requirements come into force on 1 October 2023. Find out more on Fire safety responsibilities under Section 156 of the Building Safety Act 2022: guidance | GOV.WALES.
Welsh Government has commissioned Natural Resources Wales (NRW), as the Designating Authority, to evaluate the case for creating a fourth National Park in north east Wales. This will be the first National Park development to be considered in Wales for nearly 70 years. A series of online and in-person engagement events will take place in October and November 2023 on an initial Area of Search map. Find out how to get involved on Natural Resources Wales / NRW announces engagement event dates for a proposed fourth National Park in Wales