News and updates

Latest news and updates on new product launches and what's going on in Wales for the Travel Trade. The information can provide you with new content ideas for your existing and new itineraries.

Visit Wales. Safely

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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.

Wales Landscape and Sea Image Aerial View

FIT and group visit updates for Wales

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

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Celebrating 10 years of the Wales Coast Path

The Wales Coast Path will celebrate its 10th anniversary since its launch in 2012.

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New cultural heritage trail opens in Harlech

Harlech Tourist Association announce the opening of the new Meirion trail in Harlech for 2022.

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North Wales

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National Museum Wales exhibition programme 2022

National Museum Wales announce a programme of exhibitions taking place across their sites in 2022.

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Cardiff

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Coin, Coal and Cheers! A new tour in South Wales

UK tour planners are invited to a Group Buyer Showcase to experiences the new tour package.

Learn More About Coin, Coal and Cheers! A new tour in South Wales

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South Wales

November - December 2021

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Neath Port Talbot launch group travel brochure

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

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Swansea Bay

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Welsh businesswoman wins national award

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

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Wales Start-up Entrepreneur of the Year award

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

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First look at new hotel on Milford Waterfront

The Celtic Collection appointed to manage new Milford Waterfront hotel.

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Botanic Garden wins award for its new attraction

The restoration project at National Botanic Garden of Wales wins an international award.

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October 2021

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Foreign language guides increase in Wales

Wales Official Tourist Guides Association increase their foreign language guides.

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New mountain biking tracks at Elan Valley

Two new mountain biking skill tracks have been opened at Elan Valley.

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New food tour of 'Cosmopolitan Cardiff'

Cosmopolitan Cardiff Food tour - a new tour on the Loving Welsh Food menu.

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New guided walking tours in Cardiff and the Bay

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

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Motorcycle and sidecar tour with Mid Wales Tours

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

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Newly qualified tourist guides join WOTGA

WOTGA welcomes new members as accredited Green Badge Tourist Guides for Wales.

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August - September 2021

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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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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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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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Renovation for Caerphilly Castle

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

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Visit Southern Wales virtually

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

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July 2021

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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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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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Botanic Garden wins award for its new attraction

The restoration project at National Botanic Garden of Wales wins an international award.

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Climbers walking on a path towards a rocky mountain flecked with green.

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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May - June 2021

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Filtration system installed on luxury tour coaches

Alpine Travel is the first coach operator in North Wales to install air filtration system.

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North Wales

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Guided tours and new bedrooms at boutique hotel

Retreats Group are offering guided tours from their boutique hotels in Pembrokeshire.

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Hilton Garden Inn opens at Adventure Parc Snowdonia

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

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Penderyn opens second distillery in North Wales

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

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Walking toolkit launches for the Travel Trade

A toolkit has been launched for the Travel Trade to assist arranging walking holidays in Wales.

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March 2021

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Virtual tours at Talyllyn Railway

Talyllyn Railway are now offering live virtual tours with a personal guide around its attraction.

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Boutique hotel opens at Llechwedd

Llechwedd announces the opening of Plas Weunydd, high quality accommodation for adventurers.

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James Brett (front) will be taking over as Welshpool & Llanfair Light Railway’s general manager from Charles Spencer who is retiring.

Safe season reopening for Llanfair Light Railway

New manager at Llanfair steam railway plans continued safety procedures for reopening.

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Welsh micro distillery wins at World Gin Awards

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

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BikePark Wales launch new package for beginners

Explore the great outdoors this summer with an all-inclusive introduction to Mountain Biking.

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Coach Tourism Association welcomes Visit Wales

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

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January - February 2021

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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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Low carbon UK adventure holidays

Environmentally friendly small group adventure holidays are provided by Adventure Tours UK.

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American poll lists South Wales as a place to love

The New York Times has named South Wales as one of the top ‘Places to Visit’.

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Other news

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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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North Wales

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Praise from Lonely Planet for Welsh attractions

Leading travel media company Lonely Planet list Welsh attractions in its top 500 Ultimate UK Travelist.

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