Tourism Industry Update
BULLETIN CONTENTS: Economy Minister visit to the new look Cei Llechi; Tourism market demand reports: June 2022; Superfast Business Wales and Visit Wales have partnered up to deliver FREE digital support to tourism businesses; Using Cymraeg in your business; Reducing single-use plastic in Wales; Improving general ventilation in the workplace; New plan helping people with learning disabilities into work; St David Awards 2023
Economy Minister visit to the new look Cei Llechi
Economy Minister, Vaughan Gething recently had the opportunity to see the transformational redevelopment of Cei Llechi (Slate Quay), Caernarfon, following a £5.9 million regeneration project.
This ambitious project, which was recently opened has seen the Harbour Office building and the derelict buildings behind it transformed and bought back to use, with funding support from the Welsh Government through Visit Wales’ Tourism Attractor Destination project.
Modern day Cei Llechi has seen the dilapidated buildings transformed into 19 workspaces for local artisan / craft manufacturers and restaurant. The site also includes 3 self-catering holiday lets, the Harbour Office’s boardroom is available to hire and an interpretation area sharing more information about the importance of Cei Llechi historically locally, nationally and internationally. The essential component is that industry are making returns to this area of Caernarfon, albeit on a different scale to the old days.
Read the announcement in full on Economy Minister visits the new look Cei Llechi | GOV.WALES
Tourism market demand reports: June 2022
Visit Wales has recently published the latest findings from the market and brand consumer research covering the UK and Ireland markets.
The survey of potential visitors to Wales was undertaken in June 2022 and updates survey work undertaken Pre-Covid in February 2020. It presents some very important findings on perceptions and associations of Wales as a tourist destination, motivations and barriers to visiting Wales out of the main season and attitudes to sustainable travel.
Superfast Business Wales and Visit Wales have partnered up to deliver FREE digital support to tourism businesses
Watch to find out more and learn about the free two-part webinar tailored for the tourism and hospitality sector in which you’ll be shown how to make your business stand out online, engage new customers, make more of reviews, as well use digital tools like online booking platforms to run your business successfully.
Using Cymraeg in your business
Using just a little bit of Cymraeg can make a big difference and offer key benefits to your business.
Helo Blod provides a free, fast and friendly Welsh translation and advice service. Find out more on Welcome to Helo Blod | Helo Blod (gov.wales).
Also take a look at this course which details the benefits and how you can put them into practice: BOSS: About Welsh Language for Your Business (gov.wales).
Reducing single-use plastic in Wales
In 2020 the Welsh Government sought views on proposals to ban or restrict nine single-use plastic products that are commonly found littered.
With a total of 3,581 responses the overwhelming majority of responses were in favour of banning the suggested single-use plastic products. A summary of responses can be found on Reducing single use plastic in Wales | GOV.WALES.
Following this consultation, the Environmental Protection (Single-use Plastic Products) (Wales) Bill will be introduced at Senedd Cymru.
The draft of the Bill is available and shows the proposed scope and direction of the Bill before its formal introduction in the autumn. Find out more on The Draft Environmental Protection (Single-use Plastic Products) (Wales) Bill | GOV.WALES.
Work continues on the preparation of the Bill and there are likely to be changes before it is introduced to the Senedd. This page will be updated as the Bill passes through the legislative process in the Senedd.
Further details are available on:
Improving general ventilation in the workplace
Employers must make sure there is adequate ventilation in enclosed areas of their workplace.
Watch the Health and Safety Executive (HSE) video which sets out the key advice for providing adequate fresh air at work.
The HSE web pages also give advice on improving ventilation in the workplace.
Further details are available on Improving general ventilation in the workplace | Business Wales (gov.wales).
New plan helping people with learning disabilities into work
“Helping people with learning disabilities find employment is a key part of our action plan to ensure they live full, independent lives,” Deputy Minister for Social Services Julie Morgan said (23 August 2022) after meeting a Cardiff man celebrating an employment milestone.
Read more on this, the WorkFit programme and the Welsh Government’s Learning Disability Action Plan on New plan helping people with learning disabilities into work | Business Wales (gov.wales).
St David Awards 2023
The St David Awards are the national awards of Wales and recognise and celebrate the exceptional achievements of people from all walks of life in Wales and abroad.
Learn more and find out how to nominate on St David Awards 2023 | Business Wales (gov.wales).
Stay up to date with tourism industry news
Take a look at our latest Visit Wales industry newsletters and bulletins: Tourism Newsletter/Bulletin | Business Wales (gov.wales).
These include the latest tourism industry news from Wales and information for the industry on Coronavirus (COVID-19).
Useful Links
For specific 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 to visit the Business Wales website or call Business Wales helpline on 03000 6 03000. You should 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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