Welcome to your September MWT e-news. |
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Reminder: MWT Members' Meeting 8th Sept
Press & PR Focus
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Thanks to everyone who's registered to attend this zoom meeting so far.
Please register below if you'd like to come along.
Date: Wednesday 8th September
Time: 11am - 12pm
Duncan Foulkes, MWTs press officer, will be joining us to talk a little bit about what makes a good news story, what he's looking for, top tips for writing press releases, etc.
Claire has been updating our Press & PR Toolkit help sheets and these will be shared at the meeting:
- Effective press release writing
- Organising Press Trips
- Tips for Dealing with the Media
- Working with Influencers
Zoe will send a zoom link on the morning of the meeting to everyone who has registered.
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Spotlight: Nannerth Country Holidays |
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"We bought the 200 acre farm by sealed tender 33 years ago when it was in a derelict state. An old fashioned and very beautiful farm, Nannerth Fawr had no modern buildings and the farmhouse was without a bathroom, had no hot water and ancient wiring. Likewise the farm had collapsing fences and gates." |
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Continuing our spotlight on some of our longest standing members, in celebration of MWT's 30th year, we're delighted to publish this piece from Alison Gallagher at Nannerth Country Holidays; quality self catering cottages on a working farm near Rhayader and The Elan Valley.
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2022/23 Mid Wales Print Advertising |
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Bedroom Browser & Tear Off Map 2022/23
EARLY BIRD OFFER (advertising from £365+VAT)
MWT have produced the Mid & West Coast Wales Bedroom Browser annually for many years - We do this, because it works!
The attractive A4 35 page spiral-bound booklets, are distributed to holiday accommodation providers throughout Powys, Ceredigion & Southern Snowdonia in time for the Easter Bank Holidays - Each provider receiving one copy for each letting bedroom/unit.
Getting your business in front of *2 million visitors annually has never been easier! (*based on 45% accommodation occupancy)
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New Mid Wales Visitor Guide for 2022!
We are also very excited to announce a new joint venture with UK Town Maps.
For 2022 this brand new 96 page, DL size visitor guide will be distributed across the region and further afield in key gateway locations for Mid Wales.
The new guide gives everyone the opportunity, including accommodation businesses, attractions & activities and tourism / community groups to take part in collective regional print marketing. Advertising opportunity from as little as £160+VAT (split into 2 payments)
The guide will highlight all the fantastic places to see, visit and stay across Powys, Brecon Beacons, Ceredigion & Southern Snowdonia and will provide a one stop shop for visitors within region, and those researching the area.
MWT members advertising in both the 2022 Bedroom Browser and the new Mid Wales Visitor Guide will be eligible for an exclusive members' discount of 10% on their 2022/23 Bedroom Browser advertising.
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Enhancements to Show me Wales |
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We've been doing some work recently to enhance the look and functionality of our pan Wales website, www.showmewales.co.uk
As some of you may be aware, your membership not only gives you a listing on Visit Mid Wales (depending on your location), but also on Show Me Wales too.
Enhancements include:
- New layouts for business listing pages (using larger 'gallery images)
- video headers
- Book direct / book ticket buttons enable (to bring the site in line with Visit Mid Wales)
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''Meet Britain's crowd-free coastless counties'' |
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It was great to see 'Pretty Powys' included in this Telegraph article, including mention of Offa's Dyke and Glyndwr's Way, Machynlleth, the Cambrian Mountains and the Elan Valley, along with MWT members, Caer Beris Manor Hotel.
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MWT does a lot of work behind the scenes, submitting editorial suggestions and responding to journalist requests for information.
Here's what Helen Werin, Travel editor of MMM The Motorhomers' Magazine had to say about her recent press trip:
"Just to say thank you for enabling our superb trip to Mid Wales. It was a very successful trip in terms of exploration, inspiration and smashing pictures. Thanks again for all your help; it is much appreciated."
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Welcome to new MWT members |
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A small farm with two holiday cottages near Newtown, Powys. 'The Cowshed' and 'The Stable' each sleep 4 guests. Dogs welcome. These modern conversions of the old farm barns are conveniently located in secluded countryside with rural views. |
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Five self catering cottages near Rhayader, Powys. New owner, Sarah James, also runs The Little Welsh Kitchen (details below) . New accommodation website coming soon! Sarah has lots of exciting plans.
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Offering a selection of Grazing options and a private chef service for you/your guests. Delivery postcodes in Powys: LD1, LD6, LD7 & LD8. Lovingly prepared platters and puddings fresh on the day of delivery.
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Rich offers a range of Standup Paddleboarding courses on the River Severn in Powys, whether you’re just beginning or have been paddling for a while.
Intro to SUP is a short river session full of fun and games, perfect for those that are looking for an introduction to the world of StandUp Paddleboarding, or for families looking to learn the basics together whilst building water confidence.
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The Wales Tourism Alliance is calling for the introduction of a Register of Pop-Up Campsites to help councils manage unlicensed camp site accommodation across Wales.
Although 56-day pop-up campsites are permitted under the Welsh Government’s relaxation of the General Permitted Development Order, the growth of new sites in some destinations has been pronounced, placing additional pressures on natural and built resources.
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Latest Mid Wales Press Releases |
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A former police motorcyclist has swapped escorting members of the royal family and heads of state to launch the UK’s only fully licensed and insured motorcycle and sidecar tours.
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In response to customers wishing to dine at the café and demand for afternoon tea packages, Russell and Janet Cooke, owners of Kerry Vale Vineyard, near Montgomery, have restyled an upstairs wine tasting room with the addition of a new bar and coffee making area.
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Visitors to a narrow gauge railway in Mid Wales on the weekend of September 4 and 5 will get a chance to ride on a train pulled by a steam engine that is celebrating its centenary.
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A popular Mid Wales attraction which invites visitors to explore the underground world of a former slate mine has won a 2021 TripAdvisor Travellers’ Choice Best Attraction award.
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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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