Event Wales Discretionary Funds

Two new pilot discretionary funds are being made available from Event Wales. Both sector development and event sustainability were identified in the new Events Strategy as ongoing priorities for the Wales events industry in future years and the funds seek to support projects that specifically target these two important workstreams: Event Wales Sector Development Fund: has up to £300,000 per annum available and will seek to support projects that are able to demonstrate that they will make a real difference to the events industry in Wales, especially in activity areas identified as priorities in the new Strategy, such as skills development. It is anticipated that individual applications would not exceed £20,000-£30,000 […]

Spring Trade Seminars and Meet the Producer Events

North Wales Tourism in partnership with Cywain, Menter a Busnes was pleased to organise two Spring Trade Seminars and Meet The Producer events. A great attendance was at both events which were held at Royal Victoria Hotel, Llanberis on Tuesday 28th March and at Llangollen Pavilion, Llangollen on Wednesday 29th March. This was a fantastic opportunity for Tourism & Hospitality delegates to see, meet and taste the fantastic Welsh products that’s available in North Wales. Topics included within the two days: Talk & Taste – Q&A session Food & Drink Visitor Experiences New Food Tourism Toolkit The Value of Welshness Distribution leader Go North Wales Update Gwerth-CymreictoVoWNWTDownload Cyfeirlyfr-Cynhyrchywr-Producer-DirectoryDownload Copies of the New […]

Update on proposals for a discretionary visitor levy for Wales

A public consultation closed on 13th December. It explored the proposed design of the visitor levy and how it could operate on a practical level. An independent report of responses was commissioned in January, and today WG are publishing these consultation findings visitor-levy-summary-of-responses, alongside a consumer research report, which explored views among the public about a visitor levy. visitor-levy-summary-of-responsesDownload

Mind Field Research

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National Living Wage and National Minimum Wage Increases

The Government has announced the rates of the National Living Wage (NLW) and National Minimum Wage (NMW) which will come into force from April 2023. In doing so, it has accepted in full the recommendations of the Low Pay Commission. The rates which will apply from 1 April 2023 are as follows: Rate from April 2023Annual increase (£)Annual increase (per cent)National Living Wage£10.420.929.721-22 Year Old Rate£10.181.0010.918-20 Year Old Rate£7.490.669.716-17 Year Old Rate£5.280.479.7Apprentice Rate£5.280.479.7Accommodation Offset£9.100.404.6 https://www.gov.uk/government/publications/minimum-wage-rates-for-2023

Spring Tourism Trade Seminars and Meet The Producer Event / Seminarau Diwydiant y Gwanwyn a Digwyddiad Cwrdd a’r Cynhyrchwyr

North Wales Tourism in partnership with Cywain, Menter a Busnes is pleased to announce the dates and venues for the spring trade seminars and Meet The Producer events. A fantastic opportunity for Tourism & Hospitality delegates to see, meet and taste the fantastic Welsh products that’s available in North Wales.Joining Produce & Tourism together· Topics Include:· Talk & Taste – Q& A session· Food & Drink Visitor Experiences· New Food Tourism Toolkit· Distribution leader· Go North Wales Update· Network with like-minded people to find out what is really happening in the  tourism and business community· Gather information from trade stands, suppliers to the industry with special focus this year on Welsh food suppliers· Provide feedback — how can we help in […]

Travel, Tourism, Hospitality & Catering Sector Review Qualifications

Qualifications Wales have published a sector review of qualifications and the qualifications system in Travel, Tourism, Hospitality and Catering. A full report, executive report, international review report, and learner engagement report is now available https://qualifications.wales/regulation-reform/reforming/sector-reviews/travel-tourism-hospitality-catering/ The sector review identified some issues with the structure and range of the existing Hospitality and Catering qualifications offered in Wales. Therefore, Qualifications Wales have launched a national conversation to give the people of Wales a chance to have their say on proposals for new Hospitality and Catering qualifications. The proposed new qualifications will: offer practical, hands-on learning with opportunities to gain real-life experiences outside of the classroom reflect the way that the sector has […]

Go North Wales Tourism February 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 […]

Green Business Loan Scheme

The Green Business Loan Scheme is delivered in partnership with the Development Bank of Wales to help Welsh businesses go green.  The scheme provides: Access to fully funded and part funded consultancy support that helps businesses understand their own path to decarbonisation  Discounted fixed interest rates for energy efficiency measures and low carbon heat installations  Patient capital, with upfront capital repayment holidays and a loan term linked to project payback https://businesswales.gov.wales/green-business-loan-scheme

Melanie Cash Training & Consultancy

Do you have new team members, and/or managers/supervisors, and want to make sure they are ready to hit the ground running and more importantly delivering great customer service?   Melanie Cash specialises in training and coaching in the hospitality and tourism sectors and can help you to get the best out of your team by developing their core skills and behaviours, support retention and ensure they feel valued and motivated to enhance the customer/guest/visitor experience.  Ultimately, helping your business to be more successful. https://www.melaniecash.co.uk/ or call 01766 522 751 Here are a few list of courses that Melanie is currently running in which NWT members are welcome to join MIA […]