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Research
Wednesday, 24 October 2012
People 1st is carrying out a major research study with employers across the hospitality and tourism industry, involving 4,000 telephone interviews with businesses across the UK between now and mid-November
The results will be used to develop the 2013 State of the Nation report, the definitive guide to skills in our industry and used to inform and influence government and the education system.
People 1st Cymru are keen to ensure employers in Wales have the opportunity to give their views. If you would like to register interest, please visit www.people1stsurveys.co.uk/survey2012... Read More
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Welsh Government
Tuesday, 16 October 2012
Dr Manon Williams has been appointed to the Welsh Government from the Tourism Sector Panel to lead the implementation of the new tourism strategy to be launched in March 2013. Dr Williams will take up the role of Chief Executive Officer - Tourism and Marketing for Wales.
The new tourism strategy will focus on the achievement of growth targets in the period up to and beyond 2020. Dr Williams will be appointed for a two year term and early in her appointment will lead a review of organisational structures for Tourism... Read More
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Sustainability
Tuesday, 16 October 2012
Recycle on the Go Wales - new grant issued
WRAP Cymru has launched its new package of support to help venues and event organisers introduce recycling facilities for their visitors. The Recycle on the Go project offers grants of up to £50,000 towards the cost of recycling equipment, plus consultancy support to help businesses choose the right solutions for them.
A range of private, public and third sector organisations will be able to apply for funding, including sports and leisure venues, transport hubs, shopping centres and colleges. In addition, WRAP Cymru has... Read More
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Camping & Caravaning
Monday, 15 October 2012
A Consumer Focus Wales report is due out later this week in relation to concerns expressed in its recent survey of the industry and consumers on a range of issues. The survey "Park Life" will report the results from respondents who have experienced problems with the running and management of their site over the past five years. The watchdog has contacted over 250 residents and all 22 local authorities in Wales along with the police, voluntary sector organisations and the park homes industry.
Whilst the Watchdog recognises that ‘there are many... Read More
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European Union
Monday, 15 October 2012
Complaints are often aired about the 'red tape' created by European law. The European Commission is calling on small businesses to tell them what can be done better and to provide ideas on how to reduce burdensome legislation. Once complete, the Commission will analyse the results and consider how situation for SMEs could be improved.
http://ec.europa.eu/enterprise/policies/sme/public-consultation-new/index_en.htm
Deadline: 21 December 2012
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Research
Monday, 15 October 2012
Driven by business and VFR visits the second quarter of 2012 continued recent growth (up 2% on second quarter 2011). Overall there were 8.5 million visits from overseas - 0.16 million more than the second quarter of 2011, although overall visits remained below that seen 2006-2008.
• Visitors spent £4.7 billion - 5% more than in Q2 2011 and a new record for this time of year (not taking inflation into account).
• Overseas visitors spent 56 million nights in the UK, a 4% decrease compared to Q2 2011. Average length of... Read More
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Research
Monday, 15 October 2012
International Passenger Survey figures for the Olympic period (not Paralympic) showed visitor numbers, at 3.03 million, are down 5% on last August. However, visitor expenditure, which is the one that really counts was £2.38 billion - 9% more than last August.
This result is much better than many expected and the year to date figures for visitor numbers to the end of August are basically the same as in 2011.
An estimated 590,000 people came to the UK from overseas in July and August primarily due to the Olympic or Paralympic Games.... Read More
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Friday, 12 October 2012
Visit Wales sponsored Wales Activity Tourism Organisation (WATO), met with John Griffiths, Minister for Environment & Sustainable Development, on the 3rd October at Ty Hywel Government offices, Cardiff Bay.
The meeting with the minister and his officials was to highlight the opportunities presented to the outdoor sector in Wales by the creation of the new Single Environment Body for Wales which will bring together the Countryside Council for Wales, Forestry Commission Wales and Environment Agency Wales into a single organisation from April next year.
WATO explained to the Minister that "The fundamental... Read More
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Research
Friday, 12 October 2012
Recently published stats for overnight domestic tourism in Wales for the first six months of this year show a 1% increase in trips for holidays compared to the same period in 2011, but with the number of nights declining by 8.2% and spend down 13.3%. Business visits actually increased by 27.6% but the number of nights was virtually the same as last year, with another double digit decrease in spend - down 11.3%.
On the other hand, trips to visit friends and relatives increased by 7.9%. Nights were up by 10.2%... Read More
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Digital Tourism
Friday, 05 October 2012
Over the past month there appears to have been a rash of reports on hacking and other malicious activity on the web.
Share Wales is the useful web site from the Welsh Government Digital Tourism Business Programme. It is regularly updated with news on all things digital, including issues on Internet security, new developments and innovative applications. See advice on email hacking and some of the precautions that can be taken to prevent it: http://www.sharewales.com/index.php/public-health-warning-email-management/The News page also carries items on Internet Explorer vulnerability and the threat from ‘botnets’. Go to:... Read More
