Welcome to your July MWT e-news. We are starting to incorporate our Visit Mid Wales branding into our own MWT communications; we hope you like our new look!
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Diary Date: Mid Wales Regional Tourism Conference, 9th November 2021 |
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We are planning to hold our next tourism conference on 9th November at The Metropole Hotel, Llandrindod Wells.
We are excited at the prospect of being able to see you all in-person, Covid restrictions allowing.
We will send further updates and information about our fantastic line-up of speakers and exhibitors, and how to get your tickets, closer to the time. Please put the date in your diaries now.
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Visit Mid Wales Social Media Campaign |
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Thanks to everyone who came along to our virtual members' meeting on 23rd June.
This meeting included a presentation on the final stats from our latest social media campaign, and guidance from Zoe at MWT about what she's looking for from members when planning social content for Visit Mid Wales.
For anyone who couldn't make it, you can view the presentation below:
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July members' meeting - interior design focus |
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Our next online meeting will be held on:
Date: Wednesday 28th July
Time: 11am - 12pm
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We are delighted to have professional interior designers, Catherine, Sophie and Becky from The Living House joining us to share some of their top interior design tips and what makes great interior design in guest/holiday accommodation.
Zoe from MWT has recently used their services for her own accommodation, Penygelli, and highly recommends them. Read Zoe's blog post about her experience and see the before and after photographs.
Not to be missed!
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More about The Living House...
"The Living House are online interior designers who are affordable and easy to use. Our skilled designers will work with you to create your perfect design, whether that’s for your home or your business. We are experienced in working with all types of guest/holiday accommodation, to maximise your potential and wow your guests. Our packages start from just £65 so whatever your budget, we can help! You can order a design package online today, and we will get to work on your personal design straight away, so you can make changes with confidence.
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Welsh Fire Service Self-catering Accommodation Guidance |
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Fire Service’s across Wales are working in partnership with Visit Wales and holiday home owners to ensure they are familiar with new and updated guidance to continue keeping themselves and their customers safe this summer.
This toolkit offers tailored advice and support on taking the necessary steps required to ensure their property is fire compliant. The guidance includes handy checklists, simplified fire risk assessment advice and tips on how to reduce the risk of fire.
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Business Events Domestic Support Grant |
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VisitBritain have launched a new Domestic Support Fund to kick-start the return of business events in the UK. The fund is available for not-for-profit organisations and charities hosting meetings, conferences and events in the UK from 21 June to 17 December 2021. Events from 100 to 500 delegates taking place in the UK are eligible to apply.
The financial support available is based on the number of delegates attending with up to £15,000 available for each event. For full details, visit the Visit Britain website.
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Exciting new outdoor games - could you be a host? |
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These outdoor games combine the best of escape rooms, scavenger hunts and geocaching.
Beyond Breakout have an exclusive license to set up routes and run these games anywhere in Powys.
Would you like Lorna and Jo to run one in your area, or at your business?
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It's a great way to utilise your outdoor space and encourage footfall to your town/area or grounds (each game is about 3km in length). They can plot the trail in conjunction with you, or do it themselves. Everything's set up for you/the players.
Perfect for adults and families, groups of friends, holidaymakers. Games last approximately 2 hours. Players are provided with an iPad per team of 6 and a puzzle pack to solve all riddles. They navigate using maps and GPS in order to find the location of their next challenge. The cost is £60 per slot which is for up to 6 players, and they can run 10 games per day.
All Lorna and Jo ask is that you share the marketing by promoting the event on social media, etc.
They also have great indoor escape rooms at their premises in Newtown; please help them spread the word amongst your guests/visitors.
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Cyber Resilience Centre - Free Membership Available |
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The Cyber Resilience Centre for Wales (WCRC) is a partnership between the police, private sector and academia to help small to medium sized businesses protect themselves against cybercrime.
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It is part of a network of centres being established across the country to provide organisations with an affordable way to access cyber security services and consultancy to help protect themselves from attack.
The centre is headed up by Director Paul Peters, who is a Temporary Detective Superintendent seconded to the centre.
“The Core Membership is free and comes with a pack of practical guidance and information to assist companies in identifying their current risks and what they can do to reduce potential problems arising. We are keen that businesses across Wales sign up to take advantage of this.” Paul said.
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Businesses can find out more information about the centre and how to get involved at www.wcrcentre.co.uk. To keep updated with all the latest WCRC developments, follow @CRCWales on Twitter or on LinkedIn and sign up to receive the WCRC e-news on the website.
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Spotlight: Warren Parc Holiday Home Park |
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To highlight some of our long-standing MWT members in celebration of MWT's 30th year, Claire spoke to Julia Warren-Kyle from Warren Parc, a holiday home caravan and chalet park in the beautiful Dyfi Valley.
Thank you, Julia.
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Our 100 holiday homes are all privately owned by families and couples who return to enjoy the peace and tranquillity and explore Mid Wales year after year. Some have been returning to Warren Parc for over 30 or 40 years; most travel from the Midlands and Shropshire but we’ve found in recent years more are coming from North and South Wales, and we even have a couple of owners who live as far away as Southampton. |
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With 4 bedrooms sleeping up to 16 guests, Hafren Forest Bunkhouse welcomes bookings from families, individuals, couples, small and large groups. Self catering and B&B available. |
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Tynewydd Bach, a cosy detached timber-clad lodge with its own garden, adjacent to Shepherd’s Hut, Tynewydd Cwt. Soak up the views and the peace and quiet.
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The collection at Delyn Glass is exclusively designed and hand made to the highest quality. Items include dragons, wildlife, flowers and perfume bottles. Glass making demonstrations available most days. |
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A fantastic historical family fun day out.
From dinosaurs to dragons, fairies to medieval, woodland walks & adventures.
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New suppliers joining the MWT Supplier Directory |
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Experienced and creative photographers with an eye for detail, creating images that sell unique properties and locations. We work with many of the large Welsh agencies as well as independent hotels, hostels, glamping sites and cottages. |
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Contact: Vince Jones
**Special Offer for MWT members** until the end of August 2021, for any shoot of 3 hours or longer, drone photography will be included at the same time (weather and CAA regulations allowing. Value £75).
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Two Dogs Coffee takes ethically sourced premium beans from around the world and roasts, packs and supplies them through retail outlets and cafes/restaurants. They also have a coffee van which is available for events.
Contact: Sian Bowen
Tel: 07450 359768
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Check out the full supplier directory within the Members Area of www.mwtcymru.co.uk (contact us if you need any help logging in)
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Update to Members' Facebook Group |
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For members' who have joined our Facebook group, you may be aware that when you post a question/topic in the group, your post is sent for review to one of our moderators before it is published.
We have decided to trial removing this moderation requirement, which means that posts will automatically be published straight away. We have done this to ensure that your posts are seen by other members' of the group without delay.
However, we'll be reviewing this on an ongoing basis, and would like to politely remind you of our MWT Facebook Group rules:
1) Please, no spam. Don't just promote yourself.
This is not the group for sales posts/self-promotion, unless your product/service is directly relevant to the tourism business community/your fellow members. If you're unsure, please call us to check on 01654 702653 before posting. Irrelevant links aren't allowed. Introducing yourself and your business, however, is really encouraged - we love to hear from you.
2) Be kind and courteous to your fellow members
Healthy debates are natural, but kindness is required.
3) No Hate Speech or Bullying
Make sure everyone feels safe. Bullying of any kind isn't allowed, and degrading comments about things like race, religion, culture, sexual orientation, gender or identity will not be tolerated.
4) This is an apolitical group; please refrain from posting political content.
5) Respect Everyone's Privacy
Being part of this group requires mutual trust. Authentic, expressive discussions make this group great, but may also be sensitive and private. What's shared in the group should stay in the group, unless the post is clearly something of interest/use to your guests/visitors.
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We have been promoting our membership recruitment video on Facebook recently, as part of a series of targeted ads. We would love you to help us spread the word about membership to your friends, colleagues, anyone you know who has an interest or involvement in the tourism industry in Wales. We are hugely grateful to all our MWT members for your support
The video, along with our 'Supporting Businesses through Covid-19' presentation, can be found on our homepage: www.mwtcymru.co.uk
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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. |
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As always, if you need any additional help or support please contact us
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