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Curious Autumn Break Collection now live!
The latest marketing campaign to increase awareness has gone live with the hobby-led breaks Carmarthenshire’s Curious Autumn Break Collection and information sent out to UK media.
You can still feature your business if you offer an experience, activity, event, workshop, or short break that would appeal to curious visitors looking to learn, explore and try something new? If you have an idea, we would love to hear from you.
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Book your 1 - 1 session with Tourism Development team
 After 18 successful recent sessions with local operators, Sarah and Elinos are again available - whether you are looking to maximise marketing opportunities, explore funding, or stay up to date with the latest tourism initiatives.
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Festival of Walks off at a great pace
Guided walks led by the West Wales Biodiversity Information Centre, West Wales Rivers Trust, and Nordic Cymru are proving popular. There's still time to get involved, including the upcoming Gelli Aur parkland walk so get in touch now.
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Save the Date: 2026 Tourism Ambassador Awards Ceremony
This year's prestigious ceremony will take place in the main council chamber in County Hall on 9 November. If you are not an ambassador yet, now is the perfect time to join the programme, enhance your local knowledge and become part of a network dedicated to promoting Carmarthenshire.
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Bird of Prey Centre officially open new home
Council Leader Cllr Linda Evans and Cabinet member for Tourism Cllr Hazel Evans were delighted to join Emma and Alex at the official opening of their fantastic new facilities in Idole. Already proving a tremendous addition to Carmarthenshire’s tourism sector.
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Coming Soon: We Know a Place Photography competition
Ready to launch next month is the new "We Know a Place, show us yours" competition that encourages people to share and amplify their favourite images of the county's heritage, landscape, wildlife, and events. As well as creating a fresh new album of photos for future marketing, there will be an official public showing of the winners in one of our buildings.
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National media boosts profile
We deal daily with the national media to generate coverage and we were delighted to arrange a five day visit from the travel writer at the UK’s top selling newspaper The Sun. With an advertising equivalent of £40,000, the full page article showcases the County as a must-visit family destination. Thank you to many businesses involved for working with us to make this happen.
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Coast & Country visit Carmarthenshire Museum
Delighted to bring ITV's Coast & Country programme to Abergwili last month and fantastic to see the "Dog father" Graeme Hall now appearing on Strictly Come Dancing - he must have learned a few steps from Council staff after his filming visit last year.
📺 Keep an eye out for broadcast details coming soon.
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Free places available at Christmas market trading this winter
Businesses and aspiring traders are invited to attend a free Carmarthenshire Markets: Your "Guide to Trading" seminar this October. Delivered by National Market Traders Federation, the practical sessions will provide expert advice on becoming a successful market trader, covering everything from business planning and legal requirements to equipment and technology.
Places are limited and will be allocated on a first come, first served basis.
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Training and workshops to support your business
Several workshops including those on Artificial Intelligence (AI) are now available through our business team to help businesses develop new skills and stay competitive. Also, access free and/or subsidised training through Business Wales, covering topics such as digital marketing and business growth |
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