Happy New Year. We wish you all a prosperous year ahead.

Our next online members' meeting will take place on Tuesday 24th January at 11am.

Meetings last approximately an hour and are a great way to catch up with Val and the team at MWT, and your fellow members. We hope to see you there.

The Welsh Government has launched their consultation regarding establishing a statutory licensing scheme for all visitor accommodation providers in Wales. Have your say by 17 March 2023.

The Wales Tourism Alliance discuss the issues here - an important read to get the full picture.

In 2023 Visit Wales are inviting visitors and residents of Wales to explore the epic trails of Wales as we show what is on offer - using trails as a springboard into exciting experiences and new opportunities.

The year is all about:

• finding forgotten treasures

• embracing journeys of the senses

• making memories along pathways around attractions, activities, landscapes and coastlines.

The “Llwybrau. Wales, by Trails” industry guide is now available, along with a logo, logo guidance and high-quality images, for industry partners to download and use for “Llwybrau. Wales, by Trails” marketing: 

We will be reviewing and updating all our trails information on Visit Mid Wales - adding new content such as these trails in Dinas Mawddy, but it's not all about walking routes, as the industry guide explains:

"Whether the trail is a literal path through dense ancient woodland, a section of the Wales Coast Path, a culture crawl linking arts venues together or a food-fuelled walking route around local producers’ eateries, there’s a way to find a trail to suit all occasions, interests and businesses."

We encourage you all to to read the Visit Wales industry guide.

Please contact us if you have an idea for a trail in your area, and look out for our content calls throughout the year.

It's great to hear that some members have already registered and are very positive and appreciative of the new benefits, discounts and savings now available.

It is completely FREE to join for all current members of MWT Cymru - simply register using the link below.

In the business name field, add 'MWT member' after your business name.

Did you miss our email about this last month? Catch up here.

Register before 31 January 2023 and you'll be entered into a prize draw to win an Amazon gift card worth £50.

Do you have anything new for 2023? It's one of the most frequently asked questions we receive from the media. We are planning ahead for our Visit Mid Wales blog, online content and social media, and the sooner we receive your content the better, please!

Also, are you offering any special events / experiences / packages / menus etc for St Dwynwen's Day or Valentine's Day? We're keen to hear from accommodation (with availability) that's perfect for a romantic getaway for 2, and from attraction/activity members who provide experiences perfect for couples - please tell us why you fit the bill.

Have you got any events happening during half term? Submit your events here.

Key Dates:

• St Dwynwen's Day 25th Jan
• Valentine's Day 14th Feb
• Wales & England school half term 20-24th Feb
• St David's Day 1st Mar (Visit Wales assets here)
• Wales & England school half term 3rd-14th Apr
• Easter weekend 7th - 10th Apr

Year-round - please send all your press releases to press@mwtcymru.co.uk

and submit your events here for inclusion on our websites.

Image credit: Love2Stay Mid Wales

Wales Tourism Alliance Latest News - including: PPL / PRS Music Licensing - great news on exemptions for self caterers

16/12/22: Winter Fair becomes a classroom for thousands of students

16/12/22: Will running a Welsh railway for the day be on Santa's list this Christmas?

15/12/22: Talyllyn Railway wins national rail heritage award for watering point

Missed our December e-news? Featuring:

• Welsh Government Consultations
• Updates from Gwynedd

• Latest News & New MWT Members

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.