Statutory licensing scheme for all visitor accommodation providers in Wales – Update

The findings on the public consultation about how a licensing scheme could work in Wales has been published today by the Welsh Government. The consultation closed on 17 March with more than 1,500 responses with an independent analysis of the responses commissioned in April. To view the findings from the consultation please follow the link below. https://www.gov.wales/statutory-licensing-scheme-all-visitor-accommodation-providers-wales statutory-licensing-scheme-for-all-visitor-accommodation-providers-in-wales-summary-of-responsesDownload statutory-licensing-scheme-for-all-visitor-accommodation-providers-in-wales-supplementary-summary-of-responsesDownload consultation-document-statutory-licensing-scheme-for-all-visitor-accommodation-providers-in-walesDownload

National Lottery Days Out / Dyddiau Allan y Loteri Genedlaethol

The National Lottery Days Out Campaign is back for summer 2023 Visit Wales is working closely with VisitBritain, who are delighted to announce a new National Lottery Days Out campaign 2023, launching this Summer.  The new campaign that launches on 3 July 2023 will allow National Lottery ticket holders to receive a £25 voucher to spend on any participating experience available on the VisitBritain Shop. The campaign is fully sponsored by the National Lottery Days Out initiative with particular emphasis on visits taking place during Autumn half term up to January 2024. If you are a business already connected to TXGB please ensure you have selected VisitBritain shop as a […]

Go North Wales Tourism June Trade News

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. If you have any […]

National Lottery Days Out Campaign 2023 / Ymgyrch Diwrnodau Allan y Loteri Genedlaethol 2023

VisitBritain are delighted to announce a new National Lottery Days Out campaign 2023, launching this Summer. The new campaign that launches on 3 July 2023 will allow National Lottery ticket holders to receive £25 voucher to spend on over 500 UK attractions, experiences and guided tours. Lottery ticket holders will be able to choose from any participating experience available on the VisitBritain Shop. They will enter their National Lottery serial number on our dedicated landing page to obtain their unique code to use on the shop and receive their discount. This is fully sponsored by the National Lottery Days Out initiative in partnership with VisitBritain. It is important to note […]

Annual Trade Forum and Conference – Monday 5th June 2023 at 2pm at Plas Menai National Outdoor Centre, Caernarfon

You are invited to join us and hear from industry experts. Light buffet lunch will be available from 12.30pm providing you with an opportunity of networking with members from the industry and to gather information from trade stands – TCD Energy, Suptertemps Ltd, Sional, Computer Solutions, Castell Howell Foods, Penderyn Distillery, Aber Falls Distillery, North Wales Training, Busnes @ Llandrillo, Carbon Zero Renewables and Development Bank of Wales Speakers confirmed include: Nick De Bois CBE, Chair Visit Britain Adrian Jones, CEO Zip World Robyn Lovelock, Growth Deal Programme Manager, Ambition North Wales Andy Farr, Strategic Director Parkwood Leisure and Steven Morgan, Head of Operations Plas Menai National Outdoor Centre Professor Terry Stevens, Founder […]

Anglesey AONB & DMP Management Plans 2023 to 2028 stakeholder consultation / Ymgynghoriad â rhanddeiliaid Cynllun Rheoli AHNE & CRC Ynys Môn 2023 i 2028

The Isle of Anglesey Council has launched a consultation on establishing a new Anglesey’s Area of Outstanding Natural Beauty (AONB) and its new Destination Management Plan (DMP). This new plan shares information about the strengths in the region, areas of challenge or barriers to overcome and priority project opportunities for the future. With rapid changes in the visitor economy it is vital we balance the needs of residents, communities and visitors. But also be mindful of the special qualities on Anglesey and the reason people visit in the first place. Your input will contribute to the wider strategies for the region, which will identify key activity going forward as a […]

Annual Trade Forum and Conference

Monday 5th June 2023 at 2pm at Plas Menai National Outdoor Centre, Caernarfon You are invited to join us and hear from industry experts. Light buffet lunch will be available from 12.30pm providing you with an opportunity of networking with members from the industry and to gather information from trade stands. Speakers confirmed include: Nick De Bois CBE, Chair Visit Britain Adrian Jones, CEO Zip World Robyn Lovelock, Growth Deal Project Manager, Ambition North Wales Andy Farr, Strategic Director Parkwood Leisure and Steven Morgan, Head of Operations Plas Menai National Outdoor Centre Professor Terry Stevens, Founder & MD Stevens & Associates Jim Jones, CEO North Wales Tourism —Go North Wales Update Network with […]

Consultation – Enforcing bans and restrictions on certain single-use plastic products

The Welsh Government want your views on proposals to introduce civil sanctions as an alternative enforcement regime to support the bans on specific single-use plastic products, in addition to the criminal sanctions already in the Bill. Consultation ends: 9 June 2023. https://www.gov.wales/proposals-enforcement-environmental-protection-single-use-plastic-products-wales-bill