The proposals consulted on were: enable an average of days let over multiple years to be taken as evidence of compliance, where 182 days letting are not achieved in the previous year. This is intended to provide an opportunity for operators whose compliance lapses by a narrow margin to potentially achieve 182 days letting again, before they would otherwise become liable for council tax. enable an allowance of donations to charity for properties on business rates. The proposal to enable an allowance of up to 14 days per year for donations to charity of short breaks to count towards the letting criteria. This is intended to ensure any such donations […]
The UK Government has published its response to the consultation on ‘Improving the energy performance of privately rented homes: 2025 update’. The consultation proposes raising the minimum energy efficiency standard for privately rented homes in England and Wales to EPC C by 2030. Following the review, the Government has confirmed that short term lets will not be included in the PRS MEES regulations at this stage, with further engagement needed before any future consideration. https://www.gov.uk/government/consultations/improving-the-energy-performance-of-privately-rented-homes-2025-update
The Welsh Government (Visit Wales) is conducting a Cycling Tourism Mapping exercise to map existing and planned cycling routes, infrastructure, services and experiences. The findings will directly inform future marketing activity and investment priorities; the development of flagship cycling destination hubs, trails and experiences for all types of cyclists. Share and take part in the survey, let Welsh Government (Visit Wales) know about your plans, projects, priorities and investment related to cycling and tourism in your area, and plot any hidden gems on the interactive map. Closing date 6th February. https://engage.owendaviesconsulting.co.uk/index.php?contentid=6
The law is changing – make sure you’re ready From autumn 2026, if you take bookings for overnight stays in Wales, you’ll need to register with the Welsh Revenue Authority by law. A new visitor accommodation register is being introduced to give a clearer picture of the tourism sector across Wales. It applies to anyone who takes bookings for overnight stays in Wales, from informal hosts to professional providers. Registration is free. How to get ready for registration Registration opens in autumn 2026. To register, you will need to provide: contact details, such as: name address phone number date of birth company number (if applicable) charity number (if applicable) trading name […]
This report reveals the tourism sector’s contribution to the UK economy and employment, its impact across the nations and regions, and its potential for growth. Report highlights: Tourism’s GDP impact in the UK totalled £147 billion, or 5% of the national economy, in 2024. Tourism contributes at least 4% to GDP across all regions and nations in the UK. Tourism demonstrates its importance as a major employer, supporting nearly one in every 15 jobs across the UK, about 2.4 million jobs. The industry’s value extends beyond major cities accounting for at least 5% of jobs in every region and nation of Britain. Tourism generated £52 billion in tax revenues for […]
To book your place to attend the January session please follow the link below https://www.jotform.com/form/260035031902341
This event is a unique opportunity for local authority representatives, tourism professionals, and visitor accommodation providers to come together and discuss the new national registration scheme and visitor levy.By attending, you will: receive direct updates from Welsh Revenue Authority and hear the latest on new legislation have the chance to ask questions and share your views on the issues that matter most to you access practical support and get early access to toolkits, guidance, and key messages to help your business or organisation prepare for the changes connect and share experiences with colleagues from across Wales, building a network of support and learning Event Details Date and Time: 3 December […]
As we near the end of another challenging year your continuous support has played a pivotal role in our efforts to showcase the beauty of North Wales, not just in the UK but also internationally. North Wales Tourism provides marketing and promotional opportunities through the “Go North Wales” brand, access to visitor and member networks, and business support and networking events. Our 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.Furthermore, we are dedicated to amplifying your voice through our interactions with the local press and media, ensuring that your concerns and […]
Legal minimum wage for over-21s to rise 4.1% in April, from £12.21 to £12.71 per hour Wage for 18 to 20-year-olds to go up 8.5%, from £10 to £10.85 per hour, as part of a plan to establish a single rate for all adults Inflation predicted to average 3.5% this year, before falling to 2.5% next year, and returning to the government’s 2% target in 2027 5p “temporary” cut in fuel duty on petrol and diesel extended again, until September 2026 before it rises again over six month period A new mileage-based tax for electric vehicles and plug-in hybrid cars to be introduced from 2028 Tax on sugary drinks extended […]