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FIT and group visit updates for Wales
Latest coronavirus (COVID-19) information for Travel Trade visitors to Wales

Celebrating 10 years of the Wales Coast Path
The Wales Coast Path celebrates its 10th anniversary since its launch in 2012.
Latest headlines
'A Taste of Wales' evening with Loving Welsh Food
Loving Welsh Food and partners introduce A Taste of Wales evening of food, drink and entertainment.

Sustainable transport travel around Wales
Transport for Wales launch new sustainable initiative to promote public transport.
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March - April 2022

Adventure awaits at new H-D® Adventure Centre
Harley-Davidson team up with Dakar legend Mick Extance to launch H-D® Adventure Centre in Mid Wales
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Wales support for first National Coach Week
The Road Haulage Association arranged a branded bus to visit key attractions in South Wales.

Woolly North Wales Tour
Celtic Tours Wales has launched a new tour which features 'all things wool'.

Refurbished Newport Market opens
The Victorian Market in the city of Newport has transformed after major development work.

'Talking Heads' a collection of short films
A variety of short films on products and experiences for the Travel Trade industry in Wales
January - February 2022
Coin, Coal and Cheers! A new tour in South Wales
Three leading attractions in South Wales launch a new tourism experience for group day visitors.

Awards for the Vale Resort
Double award win for the Vale Resort at the World Travel Awards for fifth year running.

New cultural heritage trail opens in Harlech
Harlech Tourist Association announce the opening of the new Meirion trail in Harlech for 2022.

National Museum Wales exhibition programme 2022
National Museum Wales announce a programme of exhibitions taking place across their sites in 2022.
November - December 2021

Neath Port Talbot launch group travel brochure
Neath Port Talbot showcase a new group travel brochure on The Dramatic Heart of Wales' website.

Welsh businesswoman wins national award
In the Welsh Wind Distillery co-founder and owner wins award at Natwest Everywoman Awards 2021

Wales Start-up Entrepreneur of the Year award
Wales entrepreneur named Start-up Entrepreneur of the Year at national awards

First look at new hotel on Milford Waterfront
The Celtic Collection appointed to manage new Milford Waterfront hotel.

Botanic Garden wins award for its new attraction
The restoration project at National Botanic Garden of Wales wins an international award.
October 2021

Foreign language guides increase in Wales
Wales Official Tourist Guides Association increase their foreign language guides.

New mountain biking tracks at Elan Valley
Two new mountain biking skill tracks have been opened at Elan Valley.
'A Taste of Wales' evening with Loving Welsh Food
Loving Welsh Food and partners introduce A Taste of Wales evening of food, drink and entertainment.

New guided walking tours in Cardiff and the Bay
Two new walking tours announced around Cardiff city and the Bay with professional tourist guides.

Motorcycle and sidecar tour with Mid Wales Tours
Tour the landscape of Mid and North Wales on a licenced motorcycle and sidecar tour.

Newly qualified tourist guides join WOTGA
WOTGA welcomes new members as accredited Green Badge Tourist Guides for Wales.
August - September 2021
New boat trips across Pontcysyllte Aqueduct
New day trips are offered across the Pontcysyllte Aqueduct in a newly refurbished narrowboat.

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

New distillery opens at Hensol Castle
A new craft spirit distillery and gin school is now welcoming visitors at Hensol Castle.
Renovation for Caerphilly Castle
Caerphilly Castle will undergo a major renovation to become a world class heritage attraction.

Visit Southern Wales virtually
Watch a virtual familiarisation visit around Southern Wales for group tours.
July 2021

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

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

Newly discovered dinosaur footprint goes on display
National Museum Cardiff adds a well preserved dinosaur footprint to its collection.

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

Trees for holidays: a woodland adventure
Carbon mitigation project launches by Adventure Tours UK and Clwydian Range and Dee Valley AONB
March-June 2021

Hilton Garden Inn opens at Adventure Parc Snowdonia
The 106-bedroom Hilton Garden Inn and Wave Garden Spa at Adventure Parc Snowdonia opens.

Filtration system installed on luxury tour coaches
Alpine Travel is the first coach operator in North Wales to install air filtration system.

Penderyn opens second distillery in North Wales
Penderyn Welsh Whisky unites South and North Wales by opening a second distillery in Llandudno.

Welsh micro distillery wins at World Gin Awards
Three craft gins produced by Dyfi Distillery wins top awards at 2021 World Gin Awards.

Coach Tourism Association welcomes Visit Wales
Visit Wales becomes a partner member of the Coach Tourism Association (CTA).
Other news

Accessible visitor centre for Caernarfon Castle
A big project is underway at Caernarfon Castle as Cadw plans a new accessible visitor centre.
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The best Welsh attractions by Lonely Planet
Leading travel media company Lonely Planet list Welsh attractions in its top 500 Ultimate UK Travelist.
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