March 2020
Your monthly news & updates
We hope the weather hasn't been affecting you too much as we bring you latest advice from Visit Britain about communicating with customers re the flooding. This e-news also includes latest government advice on Coronovirus, invitations to two upcoming familiarisation events, and other key dates for your diary.
We are also delighted to welcome a new supplier to the MWT supplier directory: Gwe Cambrian Web, based in Aberystwyth.

They work closely with businesses across Wales to deliver great website designs and digital marketing. Designs are created especially for you, are mobile responsive, include bilingual functionality and provide you with access to login.

They also offer services including social media management, WordPress training, SEO, hosting and brand consultancy.

*Special rates available for MWT members*


Coronavirus: latest information and advice
Prime Minister Boris Johnson will today (Tuesday 3 March) set out the Government’s action plan to tackle the spread of coronavirus.
Dealing with Floods
If your business has been impacted by floods, find information and advice below to help you get back on your feet, including dealing with cancellations, communicating with custom ers a nd accessing Government flood support packages.
Take a look at the video we posted on our Visit Mid Wales website and Facebook page last week and please feel free to share it.

The aim of the video was to acknowledge the weather (who can avoid it?!), but in a lighthearted way; giving visitors practical advice e.g. contacting accommodation/attractions before starting their journeys and checking latest weather reports.
National B&B Week
Now in its third year, this annual celebration of the independent accommodation sector will take place from Monday 16 th – Sunday 22 nd March 2020.
 
MWT are supporting eviivo and the B&B Association to make the campaign a success and we need your help to make the most of National B&B Week week for Mid Wales accommodation providers. Last year almost 350 properties nationwide provided deals and offers to encourage guests to stay with them and we'd like to make sure that as many local businesses and MWT members as possible are among them.

Do Something. Do Nothing
MWT's social media video 'Do Something. Do Nothing' was launched a couple of weeks ago and we're thrilled to see it's received 11k Facebook views already.

Please pop across to our Visit Mid Wales Facebook page and help us share the #RealMidWales message. (And a big thank you to everyone who has already shared it).

Upcoming Familiarisation Events
Following the successful familiarisation visit to Beyond Breakout in Newtown last month, we are delighted to bring you news about two additional familiarisation visits, details below:
Welshpool & Llanfair Light Railway | 8th April 2020 | 1pm - 3pm

A familiarisation day, primarily aimed at local accommodation providers.

The train will depart Llanfair Caereinion at 13.00, arriving in Welshpool at 13.45. The return journey is at 14.05 from Welshpool, getting you back to Llanfair at 14.50.

This is a great opportunity to see changes made at the W&LLR over the last few years. For example, did you know there are lifts at 2 main stations to enable wheelchair users or less able visitors to alight the carriages? Or that two of their bigger carriages have been adapted to take larger electric wheelchairs?

Book Here (ideally by 8th March)
Yr Ysgwrn | 28th April 2020 | 11-3pm

An open day for businesses to attend to discover and experience what Yr Ysgwrn has to offer visitors. This will include optional guided walks during the day and information on new events for visitors to the area.

  • An award winning museum
  • An excellent coffee shop
  • Cottage gardens
  • Picnic area
  • Local produce
  • Literary walks
  • Footpaths
  • Family friendly
  • 5* rated on Trip Advisor
Card Cutters chip & pin and online prices for MWT Cymru members
For payment processing, please see updated special offer rates for MWT members with Card Cutters:

  • Debit card: 0.29%
  • Credit card: 0.69%
  • Extra for taking 'phone payments / bookings: 0.03%
  • Authorisation Fee: 1p
  • PCI compliance: £3.90 (first month free)
  • Minimum monthly service charge: £0
  • Joining or admin fees: £0
  • Payments in your account in two working days’
  • Contract length 2 years
  • Choose either a 'standard' deal at these fantastic rates OR a unique 'seasonal' deal where terminal rates only apply during the peak season (you can still use the terminal all year round)
Latest Ingenico Terminals, colour & contactless:

All terminals come with 'contactless payments' as standard and there is no extra charge to take a contactless payment.

  • ICT250 Static Countertop: £12.99*
  • IWL252 Portable Bluetooth: £15.99*
  • Move 3500 Mobile 3G: £20.99*
(plus VAT)

*Or opt for a nearly new re-conditioned terminal and take £4 off the monthly rental charge! All come with full warranty and guarantee, and includes all technical support and software upgrades.

NO joining fees, NO admin or management fees, NO extra charge for broadband and NO minimum monthly service charges

Established in 2009, Card Cutters is a first tier representative of Allied Irish Bank MS, and we are consistently rated the UK's Number 1 card processor (according to Trustpilot).
Other Dates for your Diary

Aberystwyth's first business conference in many years, organised by Menter Aberystwyth, held in association with Advancing Aberystwyth as y Blaen. The Talking Business conference is being hosted at the Medrus Conference Centre, Penglais Campus.

  • Mid Wales Tourism Annual Conference: Tuesday 6th October 2020 at The Metropole, Llandrindod Wells

We're excited to confirm the date for our popular conference and will be booking a fantastic line up of speakers over the next few months. We'll let you know as soon as tickets are available.