Tourism Industry Update - April 25

Carmarthenshire County Council anfonodd y bwletin hwn am / sent this bulletin at 03-04-2025 03:08 PM BST

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Carmarthenshire welcomes The Times and The Sun travel writers!

Travel writers from The Times and The Sun visit Carmarthenshire within weeks of one another! In March The Times came to Pendine and used Caban as the base whilst walking a stretch of the Wales Coastal Path from Pendine to Amroth. The article will showcase the stunning coastline and highlight why this corner of Carmarthenshire makes a great destination for walkers. The Sun article will focus on what makes Carmarthenshire a great destination for families with a packed itinerary to keep visitors busy over the holidays.

Follow our socials for updates on these articles and share them with your guests.

If you'd like to get involved with PR visits, please contact Elinos

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Official Day Visitor Guide coming soon

An updated edition of the popular Day Visitor Guide, featuring all the must-see attractions and activities in the county, is on its way. This new guide includes the highly sought-after county map and will be distributed at high-traffic visitor locations. Accommodation providers can collect copies from the Council’s "Hwb" centres in Carmarthen, Ammanford, and Llanelli town centres, along with A5 stands.

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Exciting Easter Events in Carmarthenshire!

Accommodation providers, make sure to share the exciting Easter activities happening across Carmarthenshire with your guests. Help them make the most of their stay by highlighting a variety of fun, free, and budget-friendly events. From thrilling Easter egg hunts and enchanting trails to vibrant farmers' markets, there’s something for everyone in Carmarthenshire this Easter—perfect for families and visitors of all ages!

Event organisers, get your event featured on Discover Carmarthenshire for FREE! We’ll promote it on our website and across our social media channels, helping you reach a wider audience and increase visibility.

Submit your event now: Submit Your Event

Easter What's On

Congratulations to our National Award winners

Congratulations to Glangwili Mansion, Stangwrach and Cambrian Cottages who have been successful at the recent National Tourism Awards for Wales ceremony in Llandudno.

Held for the first time since 2018 congratulations to all the businesses that were both nominated and awarded for their outstanding contributions to the industry!

Spotlight on Laugharne

On 9 April between 10-3 we will be at Laugharne Memorial Hall where you can drop in to speak with Council officers from tourism development, licensing, business support and Communities for Work. Free to attend, and no appointments are required. Find out about funding for Laugharne projects from the UK Government's Shared Prosperity Fund and how you can access free images of Laugharne to enhance your marketing. Here's a link to our Laugharne webpage providing inspiration for your guests.

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Storm update from Natural Resources Wales

Recent storms caused widespread damage across Carmarthenshire, with many Public Rights of Way and walking trails remaining closed for safety. These include popular visitor areas including Cwm Rhaeadr Forest (waterfall walk), Byrgwm and Abergorlech (Riverside, Gorlech and Brechfa Forest Garden). Visitors are urged to check the NRW website for the latest information and follow on-site signage.

For updates or to report hazards use the online form.

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Exhibit for free at Ffos Las raceday

Local tourism businesses are invited to exhibit in the McCoys Suite at no cost and receive 6 free tickets, including two for event access at Celebrate Carmarthenshire Race Day on 6 April 2025 at Ffos Las Racecourse.

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Business Funding and Support Surgery

Is your business looking for some advice or some funding support? Why not book into our business funding and support surgery and speak to one of our officers. Appointment slots will be given on a first come first serve basis.

Llanelli Town Hall - 28 April - 10:30am-4:30pm.

Ammanford Library - 29 April - 10:30am-4:30pm.

Carmarthen Library - 30 April - 10:30am- 4:30pm.

Half an hour will be allocated for every business.

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Help Shape the Future of Tourism: Share Your Insights

The tourism industry is evolving, and having a skilled workforce is key to its success. Businesses across the sector are facing workforce challenges, and we want to hear from you.

Your input will help identify skill gaps and shape future workforce initiatives to strengthen our industry. By completing this short survey, you’ll play a vital role in ensuring we’re prepared for the challenges ahead.

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Carmarthenshire County Council is consulting on new housing sites for the Revised Local Development Plan (LDP) 2018-2033, following a request from Planning Inspectors.

📅 Consultation: 27th March – 15th May 2025 (4:30 pm deadline).

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