Category Archives: Trade Updates

Working with PASC UK and Wales Tourism Alliance a five set plan has been launched to try and get an agreed review date on the 182 days let threshold and negotiate further exemptions to Council Tax Premiums for Self Catering Operators. The Campaign is called ‘Review 182’ and that will shortly also have a logo. As part of the five set plan: Phase one:  A second survey has been launched into the impact of 182. Please complete this important survey as this will help towards collating data for the campaign:  https://www.surveymonkey.co.uk/r/M8HNPLD. Phase two: We will enable you to be able to write directly to your MS with a few simple […]

The International Passenger Survey (IPS) collects information about passengers entering and leaving the UK. https://www.gov.wales/international-inbound-visits-and-spend-wales-html international-inbound-visits-and-spend-walesDownload

The UK Government has funding available to help businesses purchase and install electric vehicle charging points. A maximum of 75% of the cost, up to £350 per socket, is available. All businesses can use it to provide chargepoints for their staff or fleets, and charities and small accommodation businesses can also use it to provide chargepoints for their guests or visitors. More information is available at Workplace Charging Scheme. https://www.find-government-grants.service.gov.uk/grants/workplace-charging-scheme

Day Out With The Kids (DOWTK) have now teamed up with TXGB, to offer families a seamless ticket buying experience on their site. Boasting over 35 million annual website visitors and 10 million Google impressions per year, they are one of the UK’s leading platforms dedicated to making it easier for families to discover ‘Things To Do’. Find out more about how to opt-in or connect here.

Google Things to Do:  New from Google, ‘Things To Do’ helps businesses promote tours, attractions and activities to interested consumers looking for unique and exciting experiences. Connect for free via TXGB and share live availability and pricing to drive direct, commission free bookings, with just a 2.5% TXGB booking fee.Opt-in via your TXGB dashboard, or visit www.txgb.co.uk and apply via the ‘Get started’ button.

On Sunday, September 17 Wales will become the first UK nation to introduce a new default 20mph speed limit on restricted roads. To prepare motorists for this significant change, the Welsh Government and the police are working with the fire service, Go Safe (Wales’ Road Casualty Reduction Partnership), local authorities and other community groups to educate motorists. 

Cycling UK, in partnership with Natural Resources Wales, have developed an expertly curated off-road cycle route from Machynlleth to Conwy. The brand new route, Traws Eryri, weaves through the National Park’s most iconic landscapes, as well as its quieter corners. The route promises to create a groundswell among the cycling and outdoor communities across the UK, and will inspire cyclists from nearby areas and further afield to enjoy the region sustainably. The official launch event takes place in Conwy on 23 August. As the route presents significant opportunities for local businesses, particularly those located on or near the route, Cycling UK are eager to include them in the launch.  So […]

Bangor University will run their new Tourism Management course for the first time this September. Looking to train students in sustainable tourism, managing tourism destinations and the impact of tourism on host communities the course makes use of live case studies from north Wales and beyond. For more information on the course visit: https://www.bangor.ac.uk/courses/undergraduate/n832-tourism-management-bsc-hons Cwrs Rheoli Twristiaeth Newydd ym Mhrifysgol Bangor Bydd Prifysgol Bangor yn cynnal eu cwrs Rheoli Twristiaeth newydd am y tro cyntaf ym mis Medi. Mae’r cwrs yn ceisio hyfforddi myfyrwyr mewn twristiaeth gynaliadwy, rheoli cyrchfannau twristiaeth ac yr effaith mae twristiaeth yn ei gael ar gymunedau gan ddefnyddio astudiaethau achos byw o ogledd Cymru a thu […]