MWT Cymru Newsletter
Firebreak FAQ's released
Guidance about the coronavirus rules that will be in place from Monday 9 November released.

Please ensure you read the FAQ's below
MWT members' update - November '20
Smart new look & feel for Mid Wales regional website
The smart new look and feel of www.visitmidwales.co.uk is really starting to take shape.

Technical enhancements on the site mean that we can now embed great videos into page headers, we've added a new universal search facility to make it easier to find businesses and destination information and new revised content and imagery is continually being added.

Please remember to update your own business listings including images by logging on to your Guestlink account - if you need help with this contact Val or Zoe on 01654 702653.

Visitmidwales.co.uk is a central hub for Mid Wales visitor information and we will be developing new content for areas right across the region to make sure we are well-prepared for 'Post-covid' recovery.
Virtual Guestlink Training Sessions - Reviewing the Basics
Make the very most of your online information / business listing. Please take a few moments to update your entry/entries so they're up to date for visitors when they wish to plan their visit.

Val will be hosting online training sessions for MWT members - please register your interest below and we'll get back to you with dates/times to suit as many members as we can. Group and individual sessions are available.

Help videos addressing some of the most common questions are also accessible via the members area of MWT Cymru and please just give Val and Zoe a quick call on 01654 702653 if you need assistance.
Accommodation members using Guestlink +web booking - please remember to update your availability or close off your availability accordingly.
Quick Poll: Are you re-opening on Nov 9th?
Are you planning to re-open on 9th November?
Yes
No
Covid Latest Information
Economic Resilience Fund (ERF) Business Grant: Due to high demand, the ERF Business Grant is currently suspended while applications are processed.

Lockdown Business Grant - Open for applications until 20/11/20 or until the fund is fully committed - apply asap)

Important note - You must apply online via your Local Authority (LA)
for the Business Lockdown Grants
Furlough & Bounce Back
Furlough Scheme Extended until December

The Coronavirus Job Retention Scheme (CJRS) - also known as the Furlough scheme - will remain open until December, with employees receiving 80% of their current salary for hours not worked, up to a maximum of £2,500.


Bounce Back Loan Scheme Extended 

This scheme is now open to applications until 31 January 2021.
Mid Wales Media / Press & PR Update
MWTs media activity and organising press trips to the region is ongoing. Our huge thanks to MWT PR Officer Duncan Foulkes who is busy liaising with Visit Wales and local, regional and national print, broadcast and online media.

If you have news/press releases for Duncan, please email press@mwtcymru.co.uk

MWT has been interviewed for CNN Travel, BBC Radio Cymru, Radio Wales Country Focus, Radio 5 Live and the Guardian, amongst others.

We are banging the drum for Mid Wales, supporting and representing our members and the wider tourism industry and we will continue to do so.
Virtual Events in Mid Wales
Are you holding a Virtual Event this Autumn / Winter / Christmas / next year?

If you are running a virtual event yourself, or you know of one taking place in Mid Wales please let us know.

Email press@mwtcymru.co.uk with the subject line 'Virtual Events.'
Member Welcome & News
A warm welcome to Dam View B&B and to the new owner of Gwesty Cymru.
Dam View B&B, Lake Vyrnwy: A beautifully restored former shop, bakery & post office. 3 bedrooms.
Gwesty Cymru, Aberystwyth seafront: Luxury Guest Accommodation with 8 bedrooms.
Latest member news

Husband and wife Russell and Janet Cooke are delighted to have brought in their first harvest, after purchasing the Kerry Vale Vineyard, near Churchstoke, earlier this year.

Award-winning caravan dealership Salop Leisure has just published its new essential Buyer’s Guide, ‘Your Journey’, which is designed to answer all the key questions that first time buyers may have.

A virtual panel discussion to consider the significance and future of Welsh political archives will be led by Meri Huws, president of The National Library of Wales in Aberystwyth, on 6th November.
You'll need to be signed into the members area of MWT Cymru to read latest press releases / news articles. Register or login here. Please contact us if you need any help
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If you haven't already, please make sure you join us on our MWT Cymru Facebook Members Group. There has been a lot of activity recently with members sharing information. This is the fastest way to receive updates as they happen.
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