News Bulletin: Enjoy the holidays and keep Wales safe this summer says Economy Minister; Keeping visitors and Wales safe this summer.

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20 July 2021


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Enjoy the holidays and keep Wales safe this summer says Economy Minister

As the summer holidays begin, Economy Minister, Vaughan Gething has visited (Thursday 15 July) Dŵr Cymru’s Llys y Frân Lake in Pembrokeshire to officially open its newly redeveloped visitor attraction and recreational facilities.

The new development will be a boost for the regional economy as it provides facilities where people can participate in water-based activities and new land-based activities. The project was backed with £1.7 million of European Regional Development Funds through the Welsh Government.

The visit follows the First Minister’s announcement on plans to further relax coronavirus (COVID-19) restrictions in Wales over the summer.

The Economy Minister, said:

“The opening of these new and impressive facilities at Llys y Frân come at the perfect time so many people who will be holidaying at home this year.

“As we enter a new phase of the pandemic, the First Minister has set out a new longer-term plan for the summer which will help to enhance what is already looking to be a successful and busy summer for the visitor economy in Wales. However, we still all need to take to take steps to protect ourselves, and to work together to keep Wales safe. 

“This will include making sure that our visitors are aware that Welsh Covid rules will apply in Wales and that in some ways these will differ from rules in  place in other parts of the UK. We all have a really important part to play to keep Wales, our visitors, workers and communities safe as we head into the summer.”

Visit Wales’ Addo campaign has been running since restrictions were lifted in March to encourage the people of Wales and visitors to look after each other and to remain respectful of the countryside and the communities we visit.

Read the announcement in full on Gov.Wales.


Keeping visitors and Wales safe this summer

At an online session hosted by Visit Wales, tourism businesses had the opportunity to hear from the RNLI and Adventure Smart UK on how to help guests and visitors stay safer in the outdoors this summer.

You can access a recording of the webinar, the presentations, answers to questions raised, and useful safety information and toolkits on the Visit Wales tourism industry website.

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Useful COVID-19 information

As each premises is different, businesses should read all guidance. This continues to be updated so please check back regularly for the latest information.


Stay up to date with tourism industry news

We are committed to providing the support and assurance the business community needs during these unprecedented difficult times and have issued several Coronavirus (COVID-19) related bulletins which can be found on the Tourism Industry Coronavirus (COVID-19) Bulletins page. 


Business Wales is providing businesses with tailored support and advice about dealing with coronavirus, from financial and supply chain planning to advice on staffing issues. We would advise Tourism businesses and stakeholders in Wales wanting specific guidance to visit the Business Wales website or call Business Wales helpline on 03000 6 03000, and to regularly visit the Public Health Wales website for up-to-date public health information for you, your staff and your visitors.


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