The International Passenger Survey (IPS) collects information about passengers entering and leaving the UK, and has been running continuously since 1961. Wales received 892,000 visits in 2023, down 13% on 2019 but up 30% on 2022, whilst spend reached £458m in 2023, down 11% on 2019, but up 16% on 2022. Wales remains the only UK nation to not recover spend figures from 2019. Wales has received the lowest visitor and spend figures across the UK except for the North East of England since 2019, except for spend figures in 2019 when the East Midlands region reported slightly lower figures putting Wales into third lowest. https://www.gov.wales/international-inbound-visits-and-spend-wales-html international-inbound-visits-and-spend-walesDownload
The Welsh Government will be providing a further package of non-domestic rates support for businesses throughout Wales in 2025-26. WG will be investing an additional £78m to provide a sixth successive year of support for the retail, leisure and hospitality sectors with their non-domestic rates bills. This continued support recognises the economic pressures faced by these businesses in recent years and builds on £1bn of support allocated through our Retail, Leisure and Hospitality Rates Relief schemes since 2020-21. Eligible ratepayers will continue to receive 40% non-domestic rates relief for the duration of 2025-26. As in previous years, the relief will be capped at £110,000 per business across Wales. This is […]
Consultation on changes to Energy Performance Certificates (EPCs), Display Energy Certificates (DECs), and air conditioning inspection reports (ACIRs). The detail can be found here: https://www.gov.uk/government/consultations/reforms-to-the-energy-performance-of-buildings-regime This will apply to both England and Wales and the Consultation closes on the 26th February.
The Green Growth Awards are a nationwide competition, run by Small Business Britain in partnership with BT, celebrating small businesses that have successfully used sustainability to innovate and drive business growth. This is your opportunity to showcase how sustainable practices have positively impacted your bottom line, whether through cost savings, waste reduction and recycling, customer engagement, or creative solutions. Two winning businesses will receive £5000 each to invest in their sustainability journey. The competition will culminate in a special event on 11 March 2025, hosted by BT, for a day of inspiration, networking, learning, and the announcement of the winners. Deadline for applications: 31 January 2025 https://smallbusinessbritain.uk/green-growth-awards
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 […]
Following an emergency meeting The Welsh Association of Visitor Attractions (WAVA) which represents over 100 of the leading visitor attractions in Wales passed a resolution recommending that members close down their attraction for one day on Tuesday 10th December. The reason for the above action is in response to the Welsh Governments (W.G) proposed tourism tax where their own government reports indicated such a tax would damage the Welsh tourism industry. In the latest W.G. government report,** it was stated that in the worst scenario over 700 tourism jobs could be lost by this tax, with a revenue loss of £40 + million. W.G. figures were based only on a […]
A bill to give local authorities the option to introduce a small visitor levy in their area to re-invest in local tourism, is today introduced by Finance Secretary Mark Drakeford The Visitor Accommodation (Register and Levy) Etc. (Wales) Bill proposes that people staying overnight in Wales and enjoying everything the country has to offer will pay a small charge. The money raised will support local tourism activity and infrastructure. The introduction of the legislation marks the delivery of a key Programme for Government commitment and will help to invest in the future of Wales as all visitors staying overnight would contribute to the preservation of the country’s beauty and heritage. […]
The North Wales Regional Skills Partnership have commissioned Darogan Talent to undertake a detailed study to assess the needs of employers in North Wales in relation to hiring students and graduates. ————————- Mae’r Bartneriaeth Sgiliau Rhanbarthol Gogledd Cymru wedi comisiynu Darogan Talent i gynnal astudiaeth fanwl i asesu anghenion cyflogwyr yng Ngogledd Cymru wrth iddynt gyflogi myfyrwyr a graddedigion. https://survey.zohopublic.eu/zs/WWCEbP
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 […]
Are you using all the fantastic benefits available to you with North Wales Tourism? Join us for an illuminating session that will enable you to shine a spotlight on your tourism business like never before. In our exclusive webinar, “Maximise Your North Wales Tourism Membership”, we’ll: guide you through practical, actionable steps to ensure your listing captures the attention and hearts of visitors. Learn how to keep your profile fresh and engaging, help you to effectively promote your Halloween and Christmas events or highlight last-minute availability, and get the insider scoop on the prestigious Go North Wales Tourism Awards – your chance to shine among the stars of Welsh hospitality. […]