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 other National Trade Organisations 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 have undertaken are:
If you have any questions/queries please do not hesitate to contact us, by email (contacts below), social media channels, online chat on the Trade website or phone. Please email jim.jones@gonorthwales.org.uk; eirlys.jones@gonorthwales.org.uk or deborah.nettleton@gonorthwales.org.uk with any issues etc you may have.
Please also make sure that you are kept up to date with all the information as they happen by visiting our Trade site www.northwalestourism.com and following us on our NWTBiz social media platforms (facebook and twitter), all of which are regularly updated.
2025 Go North Wales Tourism Awards
Only a few days left to go before applications close for the 2025 Go North Wales Tourism Awards, sponsored by Harlech FoodService.
Enter now – https://gonorthwalestourismawards.website/award-categories-2025/
Deadline for applications will be midnight Sunday 5th October 2025
Think your business has what it takes to be one of North Walesโ best? Nowโs your chance to shine! The Go North Wales Tourism Awards celebrate the remarkable achievements of businesses and individuals who help make North Wales a premier destination for visitors. From innovation to exceptional customer service, the awards spotlight the very best across the region.
The ninth Go North Wales Tourism Awards will be held on Thursday 20 November at Venue Cymru, Llandudno.
If you are involved in our regionโs tourism industry then these awards are for you! Why not complete the online form and submit?
The categories are:
- New Tourism Business of the Year
- Pet friendly of the Year
- Bro a Byd Tourism Award (Ethical, Responsible and Sustainable)
- Restaurant of the Year
- Bistro, Cafรฉ and Coffee Shop of the Year
- Activity or Experience of the Year
- Visitor Attraction of the Year
- Hotel of the Year
- Self Catering of the Year
- B&B, Inn and Guest House of the Year
- Glamping, Camping and Caravan of the Year
- Holiday Park of the Year
- Event of the Year
- Marketing & Media Recognition Award
- Tourism Service/Product Supplier of the Year
- Young Person in Tourism & Hospitality
- Cruise North Wales of the Year
Deadline for applications will be midnight Sunday 5th October 2025
For all details on the awards including how to join us on the Awards evening please visit https://gonorthwalestourismawards.website.
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Dim ond ychydig ddyddiau i fynd cyn i geisiadau gau ar gyfer Gwobrau Twristiaeth Go North Wales 2025, a noddir gan Harlech FoodService.
Ymgeisiwch nawr – https://gonorthwalestourismawards.website/award-categories-2025/
Y dyddiad cau ar gyfer ceisiadau fydd hanner nos ar Nos Sul 5ed Hydref 2025
Ydych chi’n meddwl bod gan eich busnes yr hyn sydd ei angen i fod yn un o oreuon Gogledd Cymru? Nawr yw eich cyfle i ddisgleirio! Mae Gwobrau Twristiaeth Go North Wales yn dathlu cyflawniadau rhyfeddol busnesau ac unigolion sy’n helpu i wneud Gogledd Cymru yn gyrchfan flaenllaw i ymwelwyr. O arloesedd i wasanaeth cwsmeriaid eithriadol, mae’r gwobrau’n tynnu sylw at y gorau ar draws y rhanbarth.
Bydd nawfed Gwobrau Twristiaeth Go North Wales yn cael eu cynnal ddydd Iau 20 Tachwedd yn Venue Cymru, Llandudno.
Os ydych chiโn ymwneud รข diwydiant twristiaeth ein rhanbarth yna maeโr gwobrau hyn ar eich cyfer chi! Beth am lenwiโr ffurflen ar-lein aโi chyflwyno?
Y categoriau yw:
- Busnes Twristiaeth Newydd y Flwyddyn
- Anifeiliaid Anwes Cyfeillgar y Flwyddyn
- Gwobr Twristiaeth Bro a Byd ( Moesegol, Cyfrifol a Chynialiadwy)
- Bwyty y Flwyddyn
- Bistro, Caffi a Siop Goffi’r Flwyddyn
- Gweithgaredd neu Brofiad y Flwyddyn
- Atyniad Ymwelwyr y Flwyddyn
- Gwesty’r Flwyddyn
- Llety Hunan Arlwyo’r Flwyddyn
- Gwely a Brecwast, Tafarn a Thy Gwestai y Flwyddyn
- Glampio, Gwersylla a Charafan y Flwyddyn
- Parc Gwyliau y Flwyddyn
- Digwyddiad y Flwyddyn
- Marchnata a Gwobr Cydnabyddiaeth y Cyfryngau
- Gwasanaeth Cyflenwr Twristiaeth / Cynnyrch y Flwyddyn
- Person Ifanc mewn Twristiaeth a Lletygarwch
- Mordaith Gogledd Cymru’r Flwyddyn
Y dyddiad cau ar gyfer ceisiadau fydd hanner nos ar Nos Sul 5ed Hydref 2025
I gael yr holl fanylion am y gwobrau gan gynnwys sut i ymuno รข ni ar y noson Wobrwyo ewch i https://gonorthwalestourismawards.website.
Consultation launched to give holiday lets more flexibility
New proposals have been suggested to adjust the way tax rules for self-catering holiday let owners are applied.
Since April 2023, self-catering properties must be available for 252 days and actually let for 182 days each year to pay non-domestic rates instead of council tax. The rules were brought in to ensure property owners make a fair contribution to their local community.
The Welsh Government is seeking views on 2 key changes to the way the rules are applied, to give the sector extra stability:
- Allowing holiday let owners to use an average of 182 days let over several years. This means those who narrowly miss 182 days letting in the latest year would remain on non-domestic rates if they had achieved it on average over 2 or 3 previous years.
- Allowing up to 14 days of free holidays donated to charity to count towards the 182-day target.
The consultation also asks whether councils should consider giving businesses more time to adjust, such as a 12-month grace period before they may have to pay higher council tax rates when they move from non-domestic to domestic classification.
The consultation is open until 20 November.
https://www.gov.wales/consultation-launched-to-give-holiday-lets-more-flexibility
Reminder – Consultation on proposed revisions to the โSeparate Collection of Waste Materials for Recycling: A Code of Practice for Walesโ
Welsh Government (WG) have launched a consultation relating to the Workplace Recycling Regulations that came into force in April 2024 to improve the quality and quantity of recycling from workplaces.
WG are seeking views on proposed revisions to the Separate Collection of Waste Materials for Recycling โ A Code of Practice for Wales which provides guidance on how to comply with the workplace recycling separation requirements.
The revisions to the code reflect planned amendments to the Waste Separation Requirements (Wales) Regulations 2023 to implement a commitment to bring in a requirement for workplaces to present small waste electrical and electronic equipment (sWEEE) separately for collection and onward recycling from 6 April 2026. Currently workplaces are only required to separate unsold sWEEE.
The consultation is open for a period of 12 weeks, closing on Wednesday 22 October 2025. Once responses have been considered, a summary of responses will be published on the WG website.
The responses to this consultation will inform the final drafting of revisions to the code and the planned amendments to the Waste Separation Requirements (Wales) Regulations 2023.
Any queries should be sent to theY mgyngoriadau Diwygiadau Ailgylchu / Recycling Reforms Consultations mailbox: RecyclingReformsConsultations@gov.wales
Proposed Glyndลตr National Park (Designation) Order โ Statutory Consultation 2025
Natural Resources Wales are now consulting on the Draft (Designation) Order and the proposed map for a new National Park in Wales.
Since last consultation the proposed boundary for the Glyndลตr National Park has been updated following a review in 2025.
- The Gronant and Talacre Dunes area have been reinstated.
- The Boundary has been refined to better capture a coherent area of natural beauty focusing on the uplands, intersecting valleys and coastal edge.
- A large section within Powys have been removed.
Closing date for responses to the consultation is 8 December 2025
Conwy Tourism Tax Consultation Survey – Reminder
Conwy County Borough generated approximately ยฃ1.01 billion in economic impact. This figure is derived from data indicating that Conwy attracted 9.39 million visitors. Tourism supports a significant portion of jobs in Conwy, with approximately 16.7% of the workforce (around 8,000โ10,000 jobs) employed in tourism-related sectors, such as hospitality, retail, and recreation. This is notably higher than the Welsh average of 11.8% (159,000 jobs) reflecting Conwyโs reliance on the visitor economy, particularly in rural and coastal areas.
Your feedback to this survey is valuable in shaping a deeper understanding of the views of our community and tourism sector. If you have not completed the survey it is not too late to do so. By completing this questionnaire, you will be entered into a competition to win Sunday dinner for 2 people at Signatures Restaurant, Conwy.
https://www.surveymonkey.com/r/MBPWY3H
All responses are confidential and will be used to inform decision-making on the proposed tourism tax. The questionnaire should take approximately 5 minutes to complete.
Advertising Opportunities 2026
Bedroom Browser
The publication is a spiral bound, A4 landscape brochure encompassing attraction/activity/experiences/tours and food and drink leaflets/adverts. The brochure is distributed to all accommodation members of North Wales Tourism; Reference copies to all Wales and Border TICs; North Wales & North West Libraries; Tour operators for itinerary purposes; visiting journalists; exhibitions etc.
Opportunity includes a leaflet insert within the brochure or artwork space on either inside front and back covers. Limited number of half and quarter page advert spaces also available.
For further information please contact Eirlys Jones on 01492 539058 or e-mail eirlys.jones@gonorthwales.org.uk
Great Days Out in North Wales Campaign
The campaign includes a pocket style leaflet featuring:
- attractions
- activities
- food and drink
- discount vouchers and a
- north wales map
plus a
- dedicated website with downloadable leaflet
- special offer vouchers
- QR Code
- promotion on our social media channels and consumer enews database.
- We will also be attending exhibitions and consumer shows to promote what North Wales has to offer.
As an added bonus you will get an opportunity to feature your business with a banner advert on the main visitor website www.gonorthwales.co.uk for a 3 month period.
For further information please contact Carol Beard on 01492 531731 or carol.beard@gonorthwales.org.uk
Spirit of North Wales and the North West
Spirit of North Wales and the Northwest is a vibrant, visually stunning print publication designed to inspire travel to one of the UKโs most culturally rich and naturally spectacular regions. Combining the urban icons of Manchester and Liverpool (arrival points from USA) with the breathtaking landscapes of North Wales, this new annual magazine is aimed squarely at U.S. travellers and the people who guide them.
Our goal? To place the Northwest and North Wales on the must-see list for American travellers seeking something new, authentic, and accessible.
Interested to learn more?
Please contact John Hogan tel: (+353) 083 318 2222 or email: john@devlinmedia.org
Spirit of North Wales and North West
Extra ยฃ1.75 million to help welcome visitors whatever the weather
Following the success of the initial weather-proofing fund which allowed the tourism attraction sector to invest in weather-proofing measures, a new, second phase will support small tourism and hospitality businesses to mitigate the impact of all weather and enhance the experience for visitors.
Grants of between ยฃ5,000 and ยฃ20,000 per project are available to support the installation of weather-proofing measure, such as new covered outdoor areas, dining pods, or surfacing and drainage.
The scheme is open to small enterprises with 9 to 49 permanent employees that have been trading for at least one year, including:
- Accommodation providers
- Food and drink establishments
- Recreational and outdoor activities
Further information is available at Funding | Supporting you | Industry Visit Wales. The fund opens on 29 September and closes on 1pm 27 October 2025.
https://www.gov.wales/extra-175-million-help-welcome-visitors-whatever-weather
https://industry.visitwales.com/supporting-you/funding-information-and-advice-available-tourism-businesses
Join NWTBiz WhatsApp Group
This group is for current North Wales Tourism members to share news that will help other members with updated news on all current industry issues, plus trade information, or just to make contacts.
To join the group please email croeso@nwt.co.uk with your mobile number and confirm your business name.
Please keep adverts, weekly menus and spam off these pages as they will be deleted.
Website listing on Go North Wales
To help us represent you to the best of our ability โ whether across social media, newsletters, or other promotional channels โ itโs vital that your member listing is accurate and up-to-date.
โ Why it Matters:
Your listing is our go-to source for information, imagery, and details about your business. When your content is up-to-date, it ensures we share the right images, the correct details, and everything that makes your offering truly shine.
๐ ๏ธ What You Can Do:
Keeping your listing fresh is simple! Take a moment to check that:
๐ธ Your images reflect your business as it stands today.
๐ Your contact details and descriptions are accurate.
๐ New updates or additions to your services are included.
๐ก Your listing is your voice! By keeping it current, you’re helping us champion you in the best possible way. Let’s work together to make sure your message reaches visitors who love discovering the gems of North Wales.
Need help updating your listing? We’re here for you! Just reach out to us anytime, and weโll happily guide you through the process.
๐ฉ Update your listing today and ensure your business gets the spotlight it deserves
Please login and update your entry on https://extranet-wales.newmindets.net/. If you have forgotten your password please click on the “forgotten your password” link and enter your registered email address (to reset). If you can’t remember your registered email address, please call 01492 531731 and ask for a member of the digital team alternatively email digital@gonorthwales.org.uk or visit https://northwalestourism.com/go-north-wales/update-your-go-north-wales-listing/ for assistance with updating your details.
For Supplier members only your entries appear on the Trade Directory which can be viewed at northwalestourism.directory. If you wish to update your entry please email membership@gonorthwales.org.uk with your amendments.
Late Availability
Let us help you promote any late availability or midweek deals.
All you have to do is complete the short form here: https://northwalestourism.com/late-availability-form/
Visitors will be able to search through all late availability dates by location and property type from the Go North Wales website. This will also be promoted across our social channels.
Promote your Events
Are you hosting an event in North Wales? Would you like to have exposure on our events section for free? Simply fill out the form on the link below and your event could appear on our webpage.
Digital Opportunities
Would like further promotion of your business?
Why not contact us to find out what other opportunities are available to enhance your promotion on our website. Opportunities include banner advertising, newsletter, blog, social media collaboration. Bespoke packages can also be developed to fit with your marketing budget.
For further information on the opportunities available please contact digital@gonorthwales.org.uk.
Leonard Curtis โ Your Partner in Hospitality, Tourism & Attractions
At Leonard Curtis, we empower businesses in hospitality, tourism and attractions to thrive. With decades of sector expertise, we provide practical, strategic advice when it matters most.
- Navigate financial pressures such as wage increases, property costs, and legacy debt with confidence
- Secure commercial mortgages, invoice finance loans, negotiate long-term creditor agreements, and safeguard brand value
- Get support from restructuring and rescue, through to acquisition or sale
Whether youโre running a boutique hotel, a landmark attraction or a family-run restaurant, Leonard Curtis delivers the clarity you need to unlock opportunity and build sustainable success.
Get in touch today to understand how we can help you and your business move forward with purpose joanne.tipper@leonardcurtis.co.uk 07596 321693 www.leonardcurtis.co.uk
Urban Carts and Tricycles is an Award-Winning Cart and Tricycle manufacturer based in the UK
Did you know we do events too ? You can Hire our Award-Winning Carts, Tricycles or Branded Bicycles for any up and coming event, whether its for 1 day or a number of days, we can also provide our expertly trained staff along with the products and consumables, to make the event run smoothly and hassle free
We can provide products from Coffee and Tea to Ice Cream and Popcorn the list goes on.
Want to make the Cart/Trike personalised to your brand or event no problem we can take care of this too.
Interested please get in touch info@urbantricycles.co.uk or call our team on 0333 455 9072
Snowdon Craft Beer
Snowdon Craft Beer is delighted to announce the opening of its brand-new 12 barrel brewery, tap room and shop following a ยฃ150,000 investment. Situated at Unit 2 Vale Rd, Llandudno Junction (near Crest), the Tap Room is named in tribute to the siteโs former life as the Vale Laundry. Its unique dรฉcor reflects the areaโs rich industrial heritage, making it a must try and welcoming destination for locals and visitors alike.
Open WednesdayโSunday 12โ9pm, guests can enjoy Snowdon Craft Beerโs full range, complemented by a rotating selection from other leading North Wales breweries, plus a small but carefully curated wine list. The shop offers a variety of take-home options, allowing customers to enjoy quality local drinks at their leisure.
www.snowdoncraftbeer.co.uk
