Tourism Industry Update
BULLETIN CONTENTS: Virtual session on the visitor levy consultation; Wales at the FIFA World Cup: Economy Minister unveils Welsh Government projects to take Wales to the World; Visit Wales marketing industry update online session, 13 October 2022, 10.30am – 12pm: REGISTRATION OPEN; LEARNING: Personal Learning Account; Opportunities to exhibit at global business events exhibitions 2023; Go North Wales Tourism Awards 2022; Single-use Plastics Bill; Support Recycle Week 2022: Help get Wales to no.1; Reforming non-domestic rates in Wales
Virtual session on the visitor levy consultation
The Welsh Government is holding a virtual session on the visitor levy consultation on Thursday 27 October, 9.30am - 11:00am. This is intended to cover the same information about the consultation as will be given during the four in-person events taking place over the coming weeks and includes an opportunity to put questions to Welsh Government officials.
If you are interested in attending, please email visitorlevy@gov.wales to register your interest and enable the team to determine the appropriate technological solution depending on the numbers attending.
Wales at the FIFA World Cup: Economy Minister unveils Welsh Government projects to take Wales to the World
“With a global audience of five billion people, the FIFA World Cup offers a platform to take Wales to the world.”
That’s the message from Economy Minister Vaughan Gething, who has unveiled a range of Welsh Government-funded initiatives that will promote and celebrate Wales at the tournament in Qatar.
Read the announcement in full on Wales at the FIFA World Cup: Economy Minister unveils Welsh Government projects to take Wales to the World | GOV.WALES.
For further information and details of the support see Written Statement: World Cup Partner Support Fund (27 September 2022) | GOV.WALES.
Visit Wales marketing industry update online session, 13 October 2022, 10.30am – 12pm: REGISTRATION OPEN
Registration is open for the Visit Wales online session where businesses will have the opportunity to hear about marketing activity over the autumn and winter period.
The session will take place via MS Teams on 13 October 2022 from 10.30am to 12pm.
Join to hear us running through our “above the line” (ATL) marketing activity, introducing the Themed Year for 2023 - carefully chosen to enable every destination and product in Wales to take part and work together in promoting Wales – and taking attendees through our industry guide, which will be available online.
The session will also include updates and overviews of:
- Autumn and Winter consumer campaigns
- Themed Year for 2023
- Travel Trade and Business Events activity
- World Cup activity
- Consumer audiences being targeted over the next 6 months
Find out more on the Tourism Industry website and register by 3pm, 7 October on https://wales.business-events.org.uk/en/events/visit-wales-marketing-industry-update/.
LEARNING: Personal Learning Account
The Personal Learning Account programme is designed to help businesses recruit new talent and overcome current and future skill shortages.
The programme can support employers, not only to upskill staff by offering flexible courses and qualifications, but also to access individuals who wish to switch careers and enter a higher level of employment.
Find out more on https://businesswales.gov.wales/skillsgateway/recruitment-support/personal-learning-account.
Opportunities to exhibit at global business events exhibitions 2023
Event Wales, Meet In Wales team is exhibiting with a Wales branded stand at four leading global event for Business Events in 2023:
- IMEX, Frankfurt 23 May – 25 May 2023
- The Meetings Show ExCel, London 28 – 29 June 2023
- IMEX America, Las Vegas 09 – 12 October 2023
- IBTM World, Fira, Barcelona 28 - 30 November 2023 (dates to be confirmed)
To support both developing and already established business events industry suppliers in Wales with an opportunity to exhibit on the Meet In Wales pavilion, and as part of the Covid-19 recovery proposition, we are offering up to 12 spaces at each exhibition.
The closing date for applications will be 4.00pm, 7 October 2022.
For more information on eligibility and how to apply, visit: Business Events Wales – Exhibition Opportunities | Business Wales (gov.wales).
If you have any queries, please contact the Meet In Wales team MeetInWales@gov.wales.
Go North Wales Tourism Awards 2022
The Go North Wales Tourism Awards are now open for entries.
The purpose of the awards is to celebrate and recognise excellence in the region’s hospitality and tourism sectors.
Closing date for entries is 10 October 2022.
Further details are available on Go North Wales Tourism Awards 2022 | Business Wales (gov.wales).
Single-use Plastics Bill
The Environmental Protection (Single-use Plastic Products) (Wales) Bill has recently been introduced in the Senedd (20 September) and will now progress through the legislative process at the Senedd. This progress can be tracked on:
Draft Environmental Protection (Single-use Plastic Products) (Wales) Bill (senedd.wales).
Welsh Government will continue to engage with you throughout this process and update you as key milestones are met.
If you have any enquiries about this important legislation in the meantime, please email EQR@gov.wales.
Support Recycle Week 2022: Help get Wales to no.1
It’s a well-known fact that people in Wales are mighty recyclers - we’re third best in the world and going for first, but there is a lot more we can do.
This year’s Recycle Week is delivered by Wales Recycles and runs from 17 – 23 October focusing on tackling confusion over what can and can’t be recycled. If your organisation wants to support this year’s campaign, why not become a Recycle Week partner?
Wales Recycles has created a Partner Toolkit of downloadable resources to help inspire your followers and visitors to do their bit this Recycle Week. From lighting up your building green to show your support for recycling, to sharing campaign assets on your social channels, there are many ways to get involved.
You can access the Recycle Week assets on the WRAP Resource Library by either registering or signing in. If you would like more information on how to access our Partner Toolkit, please email: walesrecycles@wrap.org.uk.
Reforming non-domestic rates in Wales
The Welsh Government is consulting on a range of proposals which will make essential and positive changes to non-domestic rates in Wales.
Find out more information on the Business Wales website and submit your comments by 14 December 2022.
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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