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 Coronavirus (Covid-19) - Impact on Tourism: Follow us on twitter - @wta_tweets where we will issue updates on WTA activity and any UK or Welsh government announcements in relation to tourism in Wales. ​To sign up to our newsletter please go to our STAY IN TOUCH page.

Cleaning Protocols and FAQs for Wales Self-Catering Properties and Short-Term Lets in the Context of Covid-19
​Please note these are a work in progress and will be revised as required. They are provided free of charge.  (Up to the minute information on tiers, travel and group restrictions can be found on Welsh Government Coronavirus pages and Newsletters).
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Stressing Tourism's importance in Wales ...UK budget and the May Elections. 

In a normal year there are normally c9.3 million overnight tourist trips to Wales by GB residents and tourists spend more than £17 million a day in Wales, amounting to c£6.3 billion a year. (Aug 2018, Visit Wales)

The pandemic, Brexit and UK & Wales Government fiscal and statutory management present challenges for our tourism industry, both in terms of recovery and growth.  The Welsh Government and Industry need to be proactive if any emerging opportunities are to be seized following the Pandemic. We are all aware that the business environment will be tough - but we must be ready, for example, we need to be able to pick up demand from the so called  ‘Staycations’ market.

​We all need to be ready, government and industry alike. It is a time when the rules are being re-written. Let it be done in a way which realises the potential of our industry and wider visitor economy. If you are a business and are concerned about VAT, the loss of Furlough or Non Domestic Business Rates the attached is a template letter that you can adapt and send to your local Welsh MP before the next UK budget...

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Wales Tourism Alliance
About the WTA: The  Wales Tourism Alliance (WTA) was formed in 1998 when the National Assembly for Wales was established and the responsibility for tourism was devolved from Westminster to Cardiff.  WTA and its members provide a collective voice to put forward the views of the industry to Welsh Government and beyond. Whilst we do not claim to represent everyone, the WTA is widely recognised as the voice of the industry in Wales.

​Tourism in Wales is collectively responsible for over £6.2Billion to Welsh GDP and over 172,000 jobs. WTA members organisations are widely respected within the tourism industry and leaders in their sectors. This collective expertise represents over 6000 tourism businesses in Wales. Working day to day with businesses means that our members are the organisations best placed to spot 'trends' and 'early warning signs' quickly which could affect this important industry. 

Providing this collective voice provides the communication which is needed between the industry and the government departments, its only through working together that we can protect this vital industry for Wales. 
The WTA meet face to face with both Senedd Cymru - Welsh Parliament Members and Welsh MPs on a regular basis, so that they receive industry input direct and our voice is heard.

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