Our next MWT members meeting will be held via zoom on Tuesday 21st June at 11am.

Meetings last approximately an hour and are a great way to catch up with with Val and the team at MWT, and your fellow members. No guest speaker this time, so the floor is open for the topics most important to you. Ask us your questions / share your updates.

Thank you to all members who attended our last online members' meeting, where we were joined by Chris Bason, Head of Hospitality at Cambrian Training Company.

In case you missed it, Chris's presentation is now available here.

If you have any questions about Hospitality Management apprenticeships for you or your team, please contact chrisb@cambriantraining.com or 0781 202 6871.

We have received numerous calls and messages about the changes to the NDR threshold for self catering, following the statement released by WG on 24th May.

Thank you everyone for your comments; we have been picking up all your queries up and are going back to WG to ask for clarification. Keep posting any queries/questions in the Facebook group (or email members@mwtcymru.co.uk) and we will get back to you all as soon as we have more answers.

We do know that they are still working through the detail and our next challenge is going to be around exemptions for those that are under a single hereditament, multi units and businesses based at the owners primary address, and of course those with planning restrictions in place.

Thank you all for your support!

Register in advance using the links below.

Using social media and online tools in tourism and hospitality

Join Superfast Business Wales for a free two-part webinar tailored for the tourism and hospitality sector.

Learn how to make your business stand out online, engage new customers, make more of reviews, as well as use digital tools like online booking platforms to run your business successfully.

Webinars on various dates in June and July (subject to availability), 2pm - 4pm.

One for the farmers amongst our membership:

MWT Cymru will be exhibiting at this event; please call by our stand to say Hello if you're able to attend.

We are all aware of difficulties facing tourism and hospitality businesses regarding staff recruitment. We've rounded up some of the information / resources available to help. 

Skills & Recruitment | Business Wales (gov.wales)

A one stop shop for businesses to find info on skills, recruitment etc. including funding available to help with training and employment costs.

Look out for local careers/Jobs fairs (e.g. Jobs Fair at The Hafren, Newtown College on Thursday 27th September 2022). We will keep our industry events calendar updated as we hear about these events.

Some local authorities also have platforms for posting job vacancies, e.g. businesses in Gwynedd can advertise any vacancies on Gwaith Gwynedd’s noticeboard

The 2022 ‘UK Conference and Meeting Survey’ (UKCAMS) is seeking your assistance with this vital VisitBritain-sponsored research.

"In these troubled times it is essential that the conference industry is able to reliably demonstrate its scale and value to the UK economy. UKCAMS (http://www.ukcams.org.uk) is the only national survey that provides a year-on-year estimate on the size of the sector. It has been conducted every year since 1993.

Reporting venues receive a complimentary, personalised report benchmarking your performance against other similar venues. Any information you supply is treated in full confidence and only aggregated information based on all reporting venues will be published."

Read more here: UK Conference and Meeting Survey 2022 (UKCAMS) - deadline 10th June

The UK Government has funding available to help businesses buy and install electric vehicle charging points. The scheme can cover up to 75% of the cost up to £375 per socket.

With Severn Wye Energy Agency and the Centre for Alternative Technology, Dyfi Eco Valley Partnership are offering free business energy efficiency assistance to SMEs in Powys, funded by the UK Government through the UK Community Renewal Fund. There is no cost to receiving this service.

Recipients get an energy survey of their premises and a report identifying opportunities to reduce costs and carbon emissions.

Open to a limited number of businesses and only until the end of August 2022. 

Email enquiries to energyhelp@severnwye.co.uk

Bryn Elltyd is believed to be one of the first accommodation businesses in the UK to be certified carbon negative.

Read full story here: Snowdonia business certified carbon negative

Small businesses in Gwynedd and Anglesey are encouraged to contact green.digital@gllm.ac.uk for a fully funded carbon assessment of their business.

Some of you may have attended the Visit Wales ‘Reaching New Audiences’ webinar on 4th May. It was a really informative session. If you missed it, further details are now included on their website which includes the recording of the webinar (well worth a watch), Travel Trade jargon buster, PowerPoint presentation, b2me Travel Trade Toolkit and other resources.

The Brecon Beacons National Park has recently launched the first three modules of its new online ambassador course.

The course is free to access and currently features modules covering an Introduction to the Brecon Beacons, A Sense of Place, and People of the Past.

Interested in being a Gwynedd Tourism Ambassador?

The Gwynedd Ambassador scheme provides an online training opportunity to enhance your knowledge of the tourism offer of the whole of Gwynedd; its stunning landscapes, outdoor adventures, vibrant culture and rich heritage.

Wynberg Bungalow

This self-catering property on the edge of Rhayader, with countryside views, sleeps up to four guests in three bedrooms (a double and two singles).

After more than 2 years of living with coronavirus regulations, these expired on 30 May 2022, when the requirement to wear a face covering in health and care settings ended.

Read the full statement from First Minister, Mark Drakeford

Congratulations to Yamaha Off-Road near Llanidloes for the launch of their new Welcome Centre on 31st May. More details to follow.

01/06/22: Stars confirmed for Women’s Tour 2022 which heads to Mid Wales next week

31/05/22: Top authors to appear at 2022 Monty Lit Fest (June 10-12)

31/05/22: Hay Festival lecture focused on Wales’ iconic Salem painting

31/05/22: ​Talyllyn Railway’s ‘Heart of Gold’ patrons enjoy a heritage trip

24/05/22: ​Next chief executive says role of RWAS more important than ever

20/05/22: ​Mid Wales distillery wins COVID 19 Resilience Award

Congratulations, In the Welsh Wind!

20/05/22: British cycling stars set to line up for the Women’s Tour

20/05/22: £2.9m boost for Wales’ Brilliant Basics - the little things which make a big difference to a holiday experience

19/05/22: Welshpool gift business wins national retail award

Congratulations, Gifts of Wales!

17/05/22: Wales Tourism Week warning that new tax could jeopardise industry’s recovery

16/05/22: Tourism & Hospitality: a great sector to work in - message from Economy Minister

13/05/22: Wales Tourism Week 2022: 15 - 22 May

11/05/22: ​Brecon Beacons National Park Launches Free Ambassador Course

11/05/22: Protecting your tourism business against Cyber Crime

06/05/22: ​Leading Mid Wales craft centre celebrates 40th birthday

05/05/22: Special Senedd event will honour late Welsh journalist Gareth Jones

04/05/22: Society’s new Fellows demonstrate Wales’ thriving academic and civic life

04/05/22: Volunteers make components for Corris Railway’s new locomotive

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.