Welcome to your April members' newsletter. | |
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We're flagging up two events from Visit Wales this month - read more here.
MeetInWales Business Events Industry Roadshow: 18-20 April 2023
Are you:
- Looking to grow business and increase revenue for your venue or tourism business?
- Wanting to reduce the effects of seasonality?
- Already working in the business events sector and want to learn how to grow you market share, hone skills and capitalise on support and partnerships from MeetInWales and your local Destination Management Organisation?
If you have answered yes to any of these questions, then these informative and interactive in-person workshops taking place throughout Wales in April are just for you.
Attendance is free of charge and open to all businesses in Wales with an interest in business events.
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Event Wales online webinar - 19 April 2023, 11.00am - 12.00pm
Visit Wales will provide an update on the work they have been doing, in partnership with the events industry, to implement the new National Events Strategy for Wales since it was launched by the Minister for Economy in July 2022.
This will also be an opportunity to be among the first to hear news about their new funding streams, the Sector Development Fund and the Sustainability Innovation Fund, launching in April 2023, to help address some of the key issues facing the sector.
To register your interest to attend please email eventwales@gov.wales and they will then send you the Microsoft Teams link to join on the day.
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Thank you to everyone who attended our members' meeting last week, with Eifion Williams, Senior Quality Assurance Manager at Visit Wales, as our special guest speaker. | |
Reminder - our next members meeting will take place on Tuesday 9th May, 11am - 12pm (Online). At this meeting we'll be joined by the founder of Purchasing for Business, Gurvinder Patara, who will be discussing the 'cost of business' crisis and sharing insights about how all businesses can potentially make cost savings. Not to be missed. | |
Welshpool & Llanfair Light Railway Familiarisation Event | |
The summary of responses to the consultation on a proposed visitor levy (tourism tax) in Wales has been published. | |
The Wales Tourism Alliance have expressed deep concerns that although 78% of respondents to the Welsh Government’s own consultation were clearly against a Tourism Tax, the Welsh Government have announced their intention to push ahead with proposals. | |
Changes to Google Analytics - act now | |
Google Analytics 4 is the next-generation measurement solution, and is replacing Universal Analytics. On July 1, 2023, standard Universal Analytics properties will stop processing data. We encourage you to make the switch to Google Analytics 4 as soon as possible. | |
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Google Analytics is a free web analytics service that provides statistics and basic analytical tools which are essential to understand your customers and how they are interacting with your website.
Please speak to your web developer about switching to Google Analytics 4 before the July 1 deadline.
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Have your say on Hospitality & Catering qualifications in Wales | | |
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Qualifications Wales has launched a national consultation on proposals to change Hospitality and Catering qualifications. Members of the public, including teachers, parents, carers, employers, and learners are invited to have their say via an online questionnaire. | |
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It is an opportunity to share your thoughts and help shape the new hospitality and catering qualifications. You can share your opinion on what content should be included in the qualifications, the assessment methods and more.
Get involved and Have Your Say by completing the short online questionnaire. It shouldn’t take long to respond, and your feedback will help create new Hospitality and Catering qualifications in Wales. For more information and to Have Your Say, visit: https://haveyoursay.qualifications.wales/hub-page/hospitality-and-catering
The consultation will close at midnight on 2 June 2023.
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April '23 Employment Changes | | |
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HR Roadmap for Compliance
A really useful guide about Employment changes coming into effect this month, including National Living/Minimum Wage increases and more.
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COVID-19: “We’re Good to Go” scheme ended | |
Visit Britain are reminding businesses that the ‘We’re Good to Go’ logo – introduced to promote businesses taking measures to stop the spread of COVID-19 – has come to an end. Businesses should no longer use the logo nor refer to the scheme in any materials. | |
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Gellidywyll Holiday Home Park
The Rees family, Russell, Karen and Peter, offer a warm welcome to Gellidywyll holiday home park near Llandinam, Powys.
This quiet family run park was established in 1963 and has 123 static caravan or Lodge pitches and 50 acres of private farmland.
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Afon Rhaiadr Country House
A 5 star Bed and Breakfast in 3 acres of woodlands near Dolgellau, at the foot of Cader Idris in the heart of Snowdonia National Park.
Expect a warm welcome from Gina and Gareth, luxurious surroundings and a delicious home cooked breakfast each morning.
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24 Aug 2023 - 28 Aug 2023
Established over 40 years ago in the former county town of Radnorshire, the Presteigne Festival has become a focal-point for those seeking musical innovation and artistic discovery amidst the beauty of the Welsh Marches.
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A newly renovated B&B in Carno, Powys, owned and run by Jacqui and Ivan. Their 3 uniquely styled en-suite rooms are furnished wherever possible with vintage, recycled or bespoke handmade furniture made by Ivan. Toiletries sourced from eco friendly suppliers.
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Escape to the Welsh countryside in Llansantffraid-ym-Mechain, Powys, and stay in one of Bryn Tanat's themed self-catering lodges, brand new Mercury eco pod or their stunning 17th-century Hall.
A luxury 5-star destination with everything you need for a relaxing countryside break, including a serene spa, hot tub under the stars, and activities such as tennis or croquet.
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The Cardiff Arms Bistro & Hotel located in Treorchy in the Rhonnda Valley is a recently refurbished modern hotel with unique original twists. The hotel offers a great place to stay whether visiting for business or pleasure. The Bistro offers a stylish industrial chic setting, with plush crushed velvet seating complimented by reclaimed wood and brick from the original public house.
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It's been great to see so many of our members in the news lately. Our PR Officer, Duncan Foulkes, does a sterling job distributing all your press releases and responding to media enquiries.
Please remember to send your press releases to press@mwtcymru.co.uk
And please remember to add your visitor events to Visit Mid Wales & Show me Wales websites. It's free of charge for MWT members and we often check the events when writing editorial / press releases.
Upload events here: https://www.visitmidwales.co.uk/information/submit-event
Thank you!
Need some pointers on writing a press release? - see our 'Effective Press Release Writing' tips on the Mid Wales Media Hub.
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Latest Mid Wales News & Press Releases
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Looking for places to visit and things to do during the Easter school holidays and the Easter Bank Holiday Weekend? Share our blog with your visitors/guests. | |  |
People who take a holiday in Wales say they’re very satisfied with their experiences in the country, new research published by Visit Wales shows. | | |
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The Dyfi Distillery in Corris, near Machynlleth has continued to achieve more recognition, this time at the global ‘Icons of Gin’ Awards.
The truly family-owned micro-distillery competed alongside names from all over the world, with producers flying in from as far afield as Australia and Canada for a glittering event at London’s Waldorf Hotel.
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Missed our March e-news? Featuring: | |
- Visit Mid Wales web stats on the rise
- Reminder - proposed new licensing scheme in Wales
- Reminder - Purchasing for Business - Free energy health check
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- 2023 Mid & West Coast Wales Guide - advertising opportunity
- PR & Media update
- Latest News & New MWT Members
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- "Llwybrau. Wales, by Trails."
- MeetInWales Business Events Industry Roadshow - 18-20 April
- Event Wales webinar - 19 April
- New powers for local authorities to address impact of second and empty homes come into force.
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- GWR Customer & Community Improvement Fund Opens to bids
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- Great Western Railway to increase direct services between London Paddington and West Wales
- And more
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Reminder - Updating your details | |
MWT Cymru Facebook Group & Useful Links | |
If you haven't already, please make sure you join us on our MWT Cymru Facebook Members Group. This is the fastest way to receive updates as they happen. | |
As always, if you need any additional help or support please contact us | | | | |
