We are delighted to announce that our Mid Wales Tourism Industry Conference 2023 will be held on Thursday 23rd November at The Metropole Hotel in Llandrindod Wells. Not to be missed. Always well attended with great speakers - put the date in your diaries now! More information coming soon. We look forward to seeing you there.

Other important dates for your diary: Visit Wales autumn roadshows

Visit Wales is also pleased to announce the return of its tourism industry roadshows. Further details including how to register will be available soon but, in the meantime, the regional dates are:

• South East: 12 October – Coldra Court Hotel
• North: 18 October – Llangollen Pavilion
• Mid: 25 October – Aberystwyth University
• South West: 8 November - Swansea.com Stadium

A guide on how to comply with fire safety law in small places to stay, such as B&Bs and self-catering properties has now been published on the Welsh Government website: Make your guest accommodation safe from fire | GOV.WALES

We urge all members to review this. We are aware of some businesses being contacted by Mid and West Wales Fire and Rescue Service, who are undertaking fire safety visits.

​MWT Cymru’s key role of representing tourism and hospitality businesses across Mid Wales was underlined last month when officials and members met with Brecon and Radnor’s elected representatives in the Welsh and UK Parliaments.

A reminder about Tourism Exchange Great Britain (TXGB) for all MWT members, and exciting news about new opportunities for attraction and activity members with Google Things to Do and Day Out with the Kids.

TXGB is a digital marketplace that connects accommodation, attractions, experiences and tours with more customers. You can join once to access multiple sales channels and a growing range of distributors (including our own Visit Mid Wales and Show me Wales). Opt into specific campaigns for free alongside established global brands.

Google Things to Do: New from Google, 'Things To Do' helps businesses promote tours, attractions and activities to interested consumers looking for unique and exciting experiences. Connect for free via TXGB and share live availability and pricing to drive direct, commission free bookings, with just a 2.5% TXGB booking fee.

Opt-in via your TXGB dashboard, or visit www.txgb.co.uk and apply via the 'Get started' button.

Day Out With The Kids new partnership with TXGB: Day Out With The Kids (DOWTK) have now teamed up with TXGB, to offer families a seamless ticket buying experience on their site. Boasting over 35 million annual website visitors and 10 million Google impressions per year, they are one of the UK's leading platforms dedicated to making it easier for families to discover ‘Things To Do’. Find out more about how to opt-in or connect here.

Remember, TXGB can help non-accommodation and accommodation businesses: more here. If you have any questions about TXGB, please contact us.

2 important surveys from Growing Mid Wales -

Net Zero Survey

What are the opportunities and challenges for businesses in Mid Wales to reach net zero? Growing Mid Wales have launched a short survey to hear your thoughts.

By completing this 5-10 min survey, you will:

• Inform the development of future funding calls
• Help them to develop the evidence base to highlight the need for grid investment in Mid Wales
• Inform the development of a future Business Cluster workshop on decarbonisation and energy
• Support the delivery of a Mid Wales Energy Strategy and Energy Action Plan

Surveys can be completed anonymously; identifiable data will not be shared outside of Ceredigion and Powys Local Authorities. Closing date 20th September 2023.

Regional Skills Partnership Survey 2023

Complete the Regional Skill Partnership's survey - for only 5 minutes of your time you could be helping inform important plans on skills and recruitment that could benefit you, your staff and business.

Share the challenges you face as a business and, in particular, around the recruitment of skills now and in the future. The RSP reports back to Welsh Government on the skills landscape for Mid Wales – by answering these few questions they can gather data which will inform and influence change in the right places.

Complete the survey here . Closing date 27th October 2023.

A useful Employers Guide about hiring under 18’s which might be of interest to some members.

Busnes@gwynedd.llyw.cymru has announced two new support funds for businesses in Gwynedd.

• The Town Centre Property Improvement Grant is a successor to a successful fund in 2022 which helped 38 businesses across 13 Gwynedd towns improve the look and appearance of their commercial properties.

• The Business Development Fund will offer to help local businesses recover and develop into the future by saving costs and/or increasing their income.

A total of £1.7M of support will be available through a combination of funding from Gwynedd Council, the UK Government via the Shared Prosperity Fund and the Welsh Government via the Transforming Towns Fund.

Details of the Funds are available now by following the links above, or going to: Grants and financial assistance (llyw.cymru)

The UK Government has funding available to help businesses purchase and install electric vehicle charging points. A maximum of 75% of the cost, up to £350 per socket, is available. All businesses can use it to provide chargepoints for their staff or fleets, and charities and small accommodation businesses can also use it to provide chargepoints for their guests or visitors. More information is available at Workplace Charging Scheme.

Inside The Hampton lodge at Bryn Tanat Hall.

25/08/23: M-Sport Ford Puma Hybrid Rally1 set for Aberystwyth Showcase

23/08/23: Explore Gregynog's Forest Fairy Trail over the Bank Holiday weekend

23/08/23: Talyllyn Railway welcomes its first new carriage in 156 years

22/08/23: National Cycle Museum gearing up for a busy Victorian Festival

22/08/23: 182 Day Threshold: Survey for Self-Catering Accommodation

17/08/23: Artist follows in dad's brushstrokes to create painting for Ceredigion 2024

16/08/23: Rali Ceredigion returns next month to put county on the map

14/08/23: New Montgomery Canal bridge solves last road blockage in Shropshire

10/08/23: Corris Railway trains to run 75 years after closure as model exhibition planned

10/08/23: First artists revealed for Other Voices Cardigan in October

08/08/23: Entries up as horse stunt team headlines at Llanfyllin Show on Saturday

07/08/23: Horticulture village to be launched at next year's Royal Welsh Show

07/08/23: Rali Ceredigion targets place on FIA European Rally Championship calendar

04/08/23: https://www.mwtcymru.co.uk/latest-news/beyond-breakouts-new-escape-room-game-is-the-cats-whiskers

Missed our August e-news? Featuring:

• NLDO Campaign update
• Dementia-friendly pubs, restaurants and cafes
• Encourage your visitors to enjoy Mid Wales safely
• Visit Mid Wales: Add your special offers

• Welcome new members
• Latest news
• Visit Wales latest Tourism Industry update

Visit Wales latest Tourism Industry update including:

• Domestic GB Tourism Statistics (day trips): January to March 2023
• Fire safety guidance for guest accommodation (inc. self catering)
• Assistance dog owners and their rights

• Welsh Government teams up with police ahead of 20mph roll out
• Reminder: Electronic Travel Authorisation scheme
• And more

Here are the links you need -

Visit Mid Wales and Show me Wales

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