Travel Trade

This is Visit Wales' website aimed at the leisure Travel Trade including tour operators, travel agents, coach operators and destination management companies - there's a range of information to enhance existing tours already coming to Wales or to help introduce Wales into UK programmes for the first time. If you can't find what you are looking for contact traveltradewales@gov.wales.

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FIT and group visit updates for Wales

Latest coronavirus (COVID-19) information for Travel Trade visitors to Wales

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Travel Trade newsletter sign up

Sign up to Visit Wales' Travel Trade newsletter

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Welsh slate landscape wins World Heritage status

UNESCO World Heritage status has been awarded to the slate landscape in North Wales.

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IGTM 2021 comes to Wales in October

The largest market for golf travel professionals takes place in October as ICC Wales hosts IGTM.

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Latest news

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New boat trips across Pontcysyllte Aqueduct

New day trips are offered across the Pontcysyllte Aqueduct in a newly refurbished narrowboat.

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North Wales

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Former slate mine wins best attraction award

A former slate mine located in Corris, Mid Wales has won a best attraction award for 2021.

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Mid Wales

Sustainable holiday inspiration

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Make a difference on a volunteering holiday

How to become a volunteer, learning new skills and meeting people whilst taking a working holiday.

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Trees for holidays: a woodland adventure

Carbon mitigation project launches by Adventure Tours UK and Clwydian Range and Dee Valley AONB

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Discover the wonderful wildlife of Mid Wales

Centre for Alternative Technology (CAT) launches new bookable nature experiences for visitors.

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Regional introduction to Mid Wales for groups

Introducing Mid Wales including places to add to Travel Trade itineraries and programmes.

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Fully curated and itinerary free tour company

Knowdonia is a new and immersive small group tour business who customise tours around the North Wales area

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Addo. Make your promise to Wales

Encourage your clients to make a promise to be responsible and to visit Wales safely.

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Touring along The Wales Way

The Wales Way, three touring routes by the coast, castles and mountains.

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Why choose Wales for your clients

Ten reasons why Wales is a great destination to include in Travel Trade itineraries and programmes.

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A selection of itineraries and fact sheets

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Highlights of The North Wales Way

A four day sightseeing itinerary discovering the highlights of The North Wales Way.

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Places to eat along The Coastal Way

A selection of restaurants and cafés by the coast.

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Olif, Welsh Tapas Bar, Betws y Coed

Food and drink along The Cambrian Way

A selection of places to enjoy Welsh food and drink along The Cambrian Way.

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Craig Goch dam and reservoir with autumn colours on the hills beyond in the Elan Valley.

Explore South and Mid Wales on The Cambrian Way

A five day sightseeing itinerary discovering the highlights of South and Mid Wales, along The Cambrian Way.

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Male voice choirs in Wales

A list of male voice choirs in Wales including rehearsal times for the Travel Trade.

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Tide out at Three Cliffs Bay with rivulets of sea water left on the sandy beach.

Exploring Wales in a week

A seven day sightseeing itinerary exploring the highlights of Wales.

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Quirky accommodation

A selection of unusual, unique and quirky places to stay in Wales.

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A small scale model of the ironworks at Blaenavon, with real site behind it.

Wales in three days

A three day sightseeing itinerary exploring the highlights of Wales.

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Latest news and updates

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New distillery opens at Hensol Castle

A new craft spirit distillery and gin school is now welcoming visitors at Hensol Castle.

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Visit Wales and partners at BTTS 2019

British Tourism & Travel Show September 2021

Visit Wales look forward to meeting the Travel Trade at the British Tourism and Travel Show.

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Renovation for Caerphilly Castle

Caerphilly Castle will undergo a major renovation to become a world class heritage attraction.

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New exhibitions at National Museum Cardiff

The large scale ambitious art exhibition will be on display at National Museum Cardiff.

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Visit Southern Wales virtually

Watch a virtual familiarisation visit around Southern Wales for group tours.

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Curated and tailored tours of North Wales

Knowdonia launches customised itinerary-free tours around Snowdonia and North Wales.

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Newly discovered dinosaur footprint goes on display

National Museum Cardiff adds a well preserved dinosaur footprint to its collection.

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Cardiff's new luxury hotel

Cardiff's finest luxury hotel breathes new life into historic city centre landmarks.

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Get in touch

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Get in touch with the Travel Trade team

Get in touch with the Travel Trade team and regional companies.

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Travel Trade newsletter sign up

Sign up to Visit Wales' Travel Trade newsletter

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Discover Wales with our downloadable brochures

Download a brochure to improve your knowledge of Wales and to help plan your client's itineraries.

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Register your Travel Trade product with us

How to register your product to feature on our Travel Trade website.

Visit Wales and partners at BTTS 2019

British Tourism & Travel Show September 2021

Visit Wales look forward to meeting the Travel Trade at the British Tourism and Travel Show.

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Products and toolkit

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Images and films of Wales

High quality photographic images and films that can help the Travel Trade to promote Wales.

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Tourist passes and discounts

Travel Trade friendly attraction, transport, accommodation and restaurant passes and discount cards.

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Cruise Wales

All the information you need about visiting Wales on a cruise ship by visiting our cruise pages.

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Wales product update

A six monthly roundup about what's new in Wales for the leisure Travel Trade.

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Discover Wales with Wales Best Guides

How to find a Wales Best Guide to escort your clients on tours of Wales.

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Explore Wales digitally from your office

Discover things to do in Wales with our list of Travel Trade friendly virtual tours and films.

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