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Stressing Tourism's importance in Wales   

Recovery from the Pandemic, Brexit and a serious cost of living crises that is impacting our visitors and businesses is presenting challenges for our tourism industry, both in terms of recovery and growth that are unlike we have seen before.  The Welsh Government and Industry need to be proactive if any emerging opportunities are to be seized following the Pandemic.

​We all need to be ready, government and industry alike. It is a time when the rules are being re-written. This change needs to be handled in a way which realises the potential of our industry and wider visitor economy without damaging it in the process. If you are a business and are concerned about Tourism Tax, the loss of staff or the multitude of new Welsh Government proposals impacting our industry in 2022/23 please read the attached Manifesto and engage in the debate.

Media Interviews 2022/23: Suzy Davies & Adrian Greason-Walker
 ITV Wales This Week - 29th July 
​ The Sharp End -April 4th   
 Hawl i Holi Radio Cymru - April 7th/27th 
Radio Cymru - April 25th 
Newyddion S4C - May 20th/July 4th
Dros Ginio Radio Cymru - June 22nd 
Global News -  June 30th 
 "The Caterer" magazine - July 11th Interview
Snowdonia 360 (speaker) - July 12th 
CLA at RWAS (speaker) - July 20th  
BBC Wales News - August 11th 
Newyddion S4C - August 22nd 
BBC Radio Wales - 5th August - Hose Pipe Ban
Capital Radio - 12th August - Rail Strike Impact 
BBC Radio Wales - Tourism in Wales this bank holiday weekend - 25th August
Daily Post - Under tourism article - 14th September
ITV X - Tourism Tax - 30th March 
ITV Sharp End - Post Pandemic Impacts - 4th April
ITV Wales News - 16th April
BBC News Online - Welsh government's holiday let tax changes 'disaster' for Wales
BBC Wales Breakfast 182 Day Crises - 17th April 


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.

Please note: Wales Tourism Alliance (WTA) offers general information only, this information should not be interpreted as independent legal advice. English and Welsh Legislation is subject to change, so while the Wales Tourism Alliance seeks to ensure the information contained in all our electronic and published communications is up to-date and accurate, the law can be interpreted very differently between parties and change quickly. Information provided by the WTA should not be viewed as an alternative to professional legal advice and the WTA does not accept liability for any action taken or not taken as a result of your use of WTA Information provision.

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