News and Updates

“Nadolig Llawen”, Merry Christmas and Seasons Greetings from the Meet In Wales team

Wales will be highlighting the benefits of nature for delegate wellbeing with the launch of the ‘Year of the Outdoors’ at this year’s IBTM World in Barcelona.

Wales will play host to the International Golf Travel Market (IGTM) next year from 19-22 October 2020 - the first time the global B2B event for the golf travel industry has been welcomed to the UK.

VisitBritain has announced that its flagship annual Meetings, Incentives, Conferences and Exhibitions (MICE) event MeetGB is being held at the Celtic Manor Resort and the recently opened International Convention Centre Wales (ICC Wales) in April 2020.

The UK Space Agency leads the UK’s efforts to explore and benefit from space, with responsibility for all strategic decisions on the UK civil space programme.

Venue Cymru offers extensive facilities, fantastic versatility and exceptional value that meets organisers' every desire for a successful and memorable Conference.

The national airport for Wales has unveiled a timeline of immediate and short term environmental goals

A new daily service between Glasgow and Cardiff announced

Lonely Planet, one of the most recognised travel media specialists have released their latest title, the Ultimate United Kingdom Travelist featuring the very best of Britain’s unmissable destinations. Wales has 47 destinations and attractions featured.

Newport Bus and International Convention Centre Wales (ICC Wales) have worked together to increase the sustainable public transport options for visitors to the new conference venue by opening a new bus route and installing bus stops.

Located in Britain’s smallest city, St Davids, Wales’ first contemporary art hotel, Twr y Felin is passionate about its environmental impact and strives to continually identify and improve its practices.

University of South Wales appoints Katrina Cinus to head up its Conference & Events

A craft spirit distillery, gin school, visitor experience, bonded warehouse and bottling plant is coming to Hensol Castle, at the Vale Resort in South Wales.

Adventure Tours UK is shortlisted for four Rural Business Awards

This month Bangor University hosted the UK Challenge, billed as ‘The World’s best corporate team-building event’, 100s of teams from across the UK and beyond took part.

Construction underway for the first Hilton Garden Inn brand in Wales.

The UK’s first vineyard hotel has opened its doors in Hensol in South Wales.

Six months after a major £1 million revamp was completed, the Royal Victoria Hotel has been awarded an AA Rosette.

Wales’ highest luxury penthouse apartment unveiled, aiming to draw premium visitors to Swansea

Food experiences in Wales

Adventure Parc Snowdonia is the ideal conference, event or team-building destination.

From mindfulness to woodland management at the Centre for Alternative Technology

The Celtic Manor Resort has again been named the UK’s best hotel at the prestigious Meetings & Incentive Travel Awards in London.

Canyoning, climbing, abseiling, clay pigeon shooting, potholing and falconry are now all on the menu for corporate delegates at the Vale Resort in Hensol, South Wales thanks to two new team building partnerships.