Annual Tourism Society conference comes to Cardiff in 2013
Tourism Society Annual Conference 2 & 3 July City Hall Cardiff Interesting study tours and conference speakers will centre on the themes of Professionalism, leaving you Inspired to become a better leader, ready to Compete in a growing market and prepared to Regenerate to stay relevant in an evolving industry. A mixture of panel sessions and presentations from the 14 speakers will ensure you get the most information possible during the event. Early bird discount finishes 17 May. More information http://www.tourismsociety.org/event-details/179/annual-conference-2013.htm... Read More
A Sustainable Wales – Better choices for a better future
The SD Bill White paper consultation period ended in early March. The summary report of the responses is now available to view on the Welsh Government’s website at http://wales.gov.uk/consultations/sustainabledevelopment/sdwhitepaper/?status=closed&lang=en Read More
Invites for Welsh Government Consultation Events for Waste Prevention Programme
Tourism Businesses are invited to attend an industry engagement workshop to discuss opportunities for saving costs and reducing environmental impact through waste prevention. A report published by WRAP in 2010 identified a range of opportunities for no- and low-cost resource efficiency savings. This was used to identify £17 billion of savings as a result of waste prevention activities across UK business sectors. The Welsh Government is keen to help businesses in Wales to realise their share of these benefits. Read More
Self-Catering Tourism Experiencing a decline in bookings?
The Wales Association of Self-Catering Operators (WASCO) recently conducted a survey of members to ascertain the current state of business. 42% of respondents said that turnover over the Easter period was ‘worse’ or ‘much worse’, just over 46% said it was ‘about the same’ which leaves only about 10% that said it was ‘ better’ or ‘much better’. 30% had to offer discounts of whom 78% offered 10% discount or more. Read More
WTA Campaigns and Issues…the priorities?
In this age of constant change we are all having to re-appraise our activities and decide where we can, to best effect, spend our limited time and resources. The WTA Executive are looking to concentrate on two or three specific campaigns (or issues) from June 2013 onwards . We have come up with an outline list of Key Campaigns and issues below – What do you think we should concentrate on? Closer engagement in Marketing with Visit Wales Marketing Campaigns Product Development through infrastructure development: Broadband development, Transportation and energy Research and intelligence: Volume and Value Reducing the burden of Government Legislation: UK and... Read MoreWind farms are being considered as a serious option for our future energy needs
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Tourism Society Annual Conference 2-3 July Cardiff Venue City Hall
Early bird discount finishes 17 May. More information
http://www.tourismsociety.org/event-details/179/annual-conference-2013.htm...
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WTA Annual Conference: 'Competing for Wales' - 22nd November 2013 ‘Competing for Wales’
If Wales is to maintain and grow its market position, which is seen as critical for the future...
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WRAP - Industry Engagement Workshops 21 May
Purpose To discuss opportunities for saving costs and reducing environmental impact through waste prevention.
Who should attend? Small and Medium sized...
21 May 2013
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WRAP - Industry Engagement Workshops 14 June
Time 9am-1pm (light lunch included) Venue: Venue Cymru, The Promenade Llandudno LL30 1BB
Purpose To discuss opportunities for saving costs and...
14 June 2013
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The next steps for Welsh Infrastructure 1 July
Organised by Policy Forum for Wales with keynote speakers including Secretary for State for Wales Rt Hon David Jones MP,...
1 July 2013
