Tourism Industry Update
Best of luck to all the finalists at the National Tourism Awards for Wales
The National Tourism Awards for Wales (NTAW) ceremony will take place on Thursday, 27 March at Venue Cymru, Llandudno. This marks the first time the awards have been held since 2018, offering a platform to recognise and celebrate excellence in Welsh tourism, hospitality, and events.
Finalists and sponsors:
Thank you to the sponsors who are playing a vital role in supporting the National Tourism Awards for Wales.
Take a look at our awards sponsors on the The National Tourism Awards website.
Congratulations to all our finalists! Best of luck on the night.
Take a look at the finalists on the The National Tourism Awards website.
We are eagerly looking forward to celebrating with you on the night! Don't forget to tag us on Facebook, LinkedIn and X using #NTAWales25 and #GTCCymru25.
Help shape Wales' visitor accommodation services
Welsh Government has introduced the Visitor Accommodation (Register and Levy) Etc. (Wales) Bill. The Welsh Revenue Authority (WRA), a non-ministerial department of Welsh Government is now conducting user research on designing the services to implement the Bill.
Many accommodation providers have already shared their views. Now the WRA need to hear from larger operators, including hotel groups with multiple sites in Wales.
Help shape services that work for businesses like yours. To join the WRA’s user research programme, email: visitorlevy@wra.gov.wales.
Open consultation: Improving the energy performance of privately rented homes: 2025 update
The Government is proposing to raise the minimum energy efficiency standard for privately rented homes in England and Wales to the equivalent of Energy Performance Certificate (EPC) C by 2030. This policy aims to achieve significant savings on energy bills and reduce carbon emissions, contributing to the government's statutory 2030 fuel poverty target and carbon budgets.
We invite you to share your Views are sought on the government's proposals to enhance energy efficiency standards for privately rented homes in England and Wales by 2030. For more information, please visit the Gov.uk website.
For more information, please visit the Gov.uk website.
This consultation is also seeking views on whether to increase the scope of the private rented sector regulations to include short-term lets to ensure a consistent standard between privately rented homes and short-term lets. Further information in relation to short-term lets can be found on page 34 of this document.
The consultation will close at 23:59pm on 2 May 2025.
Cruise Wales calendar and call for German speakers as Ambassadors
The latest calendar of Cruise ships calling into Wales is now available on Cruise Wales calendar | Travel Trade Wales. Be sure to be prepared for visitors with a big warm Welsh welcome!
Cruise Wales is currently looking for German speakers ready to welcome our visiting German passengers in their own language when ships call into Fishguard and Holyhead Port.
German speakers are being encouraged to join the Welcome teams at both ports in order to enhance the passenger experience and showcase Wales as a major cruise destination. This is a great way to provide a warm welcome to German passengers into Wales - engaging through their own language whilst guiding them to their excursion buses, providing tourist information and pointing out interesting places to visit.
Training will be provided and if you wish to find out more, please email Elaine Thomas on elaine.thomas4@gov.wales.
Enhance your marketing on visitwales.com
Spring is coming; it’s a good time to check your website page on visitwales.com.
Website users often rely on photos when choosing a place to stay or visit. To give the best impression, check your listing is maximising the use of your photography to showcase your offering. Adding images is straight forward, simply log into the product listing tool, go to the ‘Images and Videos’ section, click on + Images and upload your photos.
You can also enhance the search results you appear in by utilising the filter options. If you offer things like E-Bike Hire, E-charging or Pets Accepted, simply tick the relevant options in the ‘Facilities’ section in the product listing tool.
Our Data Stewards are on hand should you need help; just email Visit Wales Data Steward visitwaleshelp@nvg.net or call 0330 808 9410 and they will be happy to assist.
Wales Ambassador Scheme
The Wales Ambassador Scheme is a set of free online courses that will introduce you to different areas and attractions in Wales. You can increase your knowledge of Wales and help others to get the most out of their visit.
If you're a business owner, it's a great way to share the information you've learnt with your customers. It’s also a easy low cost way to involve your team to help visitors feel welcomed and make the most of their visit in Wales.
For further information see Ambassador Wales – Wales Ambassador Scheme.
Up and coming Event Wales funded events 2025:
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Lloyds National Road Racing Championships - 26, 27 & 29 June 2025, Ceredigion Welsh Government and British Cycling have confirmed a landmark agreement to host the next three Lloyds National Road Championships from 2025 through to 2027. This forms part of Wales’ commitment to hosting world-class cycling in the coming years, following on from last week's announcement that the Tour de France and Tour de France Femmes avec Zwift will both take place in the UK in 2027.
To find out more visit: Home - British Cycling
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XTERRA Trail Run World Championships - 12 & 13 July 2025, Eryri In July this year Wales will be the host of the prestigious XTERRA Trail Run World Championship being held at the stunning Eryri location. This premier event will gather elite and mass participant runners from around the globe, competing for a substantial prize pot and the coveted title of XTERRA Trail Run World Champion in both Marathon and Half Marathon distances.
Additional events:
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Welsh Government Consultations
Welsh Government consultations can be found on Consultations | GOV.WALES.
Business Wales news updates
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