Who are the Wales tourism alliance?
Collectively We Represent Over
Businesses
The WTA and its members provide a collective voice to put forward the views of the industry to Welsh Government and beyond through Communication; Consultation and Collaboration.
Formed when the National Assembly for Wales was established (2002) and the responsibility for tourism was devolved from Westminster to Cardiff, the WTA is now widely recognised as the voice of the industry in Wales. We do this through:
Communication: We ensure that the industry is involved in the decision making process by stimulating debate on current issues on-line; at industry meetings and through a programme of WTA events including Wales Tourism Week. 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.
Consultation: The WTA responds to formal Government consultations where we believe there is likely to be a significant financial or resource implication for the industry. For our most up to date Policy Document click here.
Collaboration: We proactively prioritise, raise and develop key issues with the industry, Senedd Cymru - Welsh Parliament, Visit Wales and our UK partners in relation to UK matters. 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.
If you are a trade organisation looking to join the WTA then please contact us via our Join WTA page.
Formed when the National Assembly for Wales was established (2002) and the responsibility for tourism was devolved from Westminster to Cardiff, the WTA is now widely recognised as the voice of the industry in Wales. We do this through:
Communication: We ensure that the industry is involved in the decision making process by stimulating debate on current issues on-line; at industry meetings and through a programme of WTA events including Wales Tourism Week. 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.
Consultation: The WTA responds to formal Government consultations where we believe there is likely to be a significant financial or resource implication for the industry. For our most up to date Policy Document click here.
Collaboration: We proactively prioritise, raise and develop key issues with the industry, Senedd Cymru - Welsh Parliament, Visit Wales and our UK partners in relation to UK matters. 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.
If you are a trade organisation looking to join the WTA then please contact us via our Join WTA page.
Current WTA Members
BRITISH HOLIDAY & HOME PARK ASSOCIATION
The British Holiday & Home Parks Association (BH&HPA) is the only organisation established exclusively to serve and represent the interests of the parks industry in the UK. Membership is made up of the owners and managers of park home estates, touring, tenting and glamping parks, holiday caravan parks, chalet parks and all types of self-catering accommodation
Tel: 01452 526911
Email: h.charlesworth@bhhpa.org.uk
Web: www.bhhpa.org.uk
The British Holiday & Home Parks Association (BH&HPA) is the only organisation established exclusively to serve and represent the interests of the parks industry in the UK. Membership is made up of the owners and managers of park home estates, touring, tenting and glamping parks, holiday caravan parks, chalet parks and all types of self-catering accommodation
Tel: 01452 526911
Email: h.charlesworth@bhhpa.org.uk
Web: www.bhhpa.org.uk
ASSOCIATION OF WELSH AGENTS
The Association includes virtually all the Wales-based Agencies (plus one just over the border!) and collectively its members market in the region of 2,500 self-catering units. The group aims to facilitate communication between the Self Catering Agents, Visit Wales and the WTA. .
Members include: Brecon Beacons Holiday cottages; Best of Wales; Coast and Country Cottages; FBM Holidays; NW Holiday Cottages; St Brides Bay Cottages Ltd; Snowdonia Tourist Services & Wales Holidays
Email: barbara@nwhc.co.uk
The Association includes virtually all the Wales-based Agencies (plus one just over the border!) and collectively its members market in the region of 2,500 self-catering units. The group aims to facilitate communication between the Self Catering Agents, Visit Wales and the WTA. .
Members include: Brecon Beacons Holiday cottages; Best of Wales; Coast and Country Cottages; FBM Holidays; NW Holiday Cottages; St Brides Bay Cottages Ltd; Snowdonia Tourist Services & Wales Holidays
Email: barbara@nwhc.co.uk
HISTORIC HOUSES WALES
Whilst Historic Houses main duty is to the Membership, one of our core aims though our owners and their actions is to provide an asset that promotes well-being for the Visitor to Wales and the Welsh Population through greater access, awareness and community pride in our houses.
Website: www.historichouses.org
Email: Emma.Robinson@hha.org.uk
Whilst Historic Houses main duty is to the Membership, one of our core aims though our owners and their actions is to provide an asset that promotes well-being for the Visitor to Wales and the Welsh Population through greater access, awareness and community pride in our houses.
Website: www.historichouses.org
Email: Emma.Robinson@hha.org.uk
MWT CYMRU
MWT Cymru is the Destination Marketing Organisation (DMO) for the Mid Wales region (Powys, Ceredigion & Meirionnydd) Representing over 600+ tourism and hospitality businesses we provide a collective voice for business from all sectors including accommodation, attractions & activities, restaurant and retail.
Tel: 01654 702653
Email: info@mwtcymru.co.uk
Web: www.mwtcymru.co.uk
MWT Cymru is the Destination Marketing Organisation (DMO) for the Mid Wales region (Powys, Ceredigion & Meirionnydd) Representing over 600+ tourism and hospitality businesses we provide a collective voice for business from all sectors including accommodation, attractions & activities, restaurant and retail.
Tel: 01654 702653
Email: info@mwtcymru.co.uk
Web: www.mwtcymru.co.uk
NORTH WALES TOURISM
North Wales Tourism is one of the UK's leading tourism organisations, supporting 1,300+ businesses within and connected to the tourism industry across North Wales. Together, we are an active and successful community of businesses united by a common purpose - a successful and sustainable tourism industry in North Wales.
Email: croeso@nwt.co.uk
Tel: 01492 531731
Web: www.northwalestourism.com
North Wales Tourism is one of the UK's leading tourism organisations, supporting 1,300+ businesses within and connected to the tourism industry across North Wales. Together, we are an active and successful community of businesses united by a common purpose - a successful and sustainable tourism industry in North Wales.
Email: croeso@nwt.co.uk
Tel: 01492 531731
Web: www.northwalestourism.com
THE CAMPING & CARAVANNING CLUB
As the world's oldest and largest Club for all forms of camping, Representing over 500,000 members, the facilities and services are developed by people who share a love of camping and caravanning..
Email: bob.hill@thefriendlyclub.co.uk
Tel: 0845 1307631
Web: www.campingandcaravanningclub.co.uk
As the world's oldest and largest Club for all forms of camping, Representing over 500,000 members, the facilities and services are developed by people who share a love of camping and caravanning..
Email: bob.hill@thefriendlyclub.co.uk
Tel: 0845 1307631
Web: www.campingandcaravanningclub.co.uk
THE CARAVAN & MOTORHOME CLUB
The Caravan and Motorhome Club is a community of a million people who love the great outdoors. Known as The Caravan Club until February 2017, it operates the largest privately-owned network of quality touring sites in the UK, offering members access to over 200 Club sites and 2,500 privately-owned places (Certificated Locations or CLs) to stay. It has 18 Club-badged larger sites and around 250 CLs in Wales. The Club provides expert advice and training courses, overseas travel services and tours, insurance services and exclusive offers and discounts to members.
Email: emma.mcquillan@camc.com
Tel: 01342 336868
Web: www.camc.com
The Caravan and Motorhome Club is a community of a million people who love the great outdoors. Known as The Caravan Club until February 2017, it operates the largest privately-owned network of quality touring sites in the UK, offering members access to over 200 Club sites and 2,500 privately-owned places (Certificated Locations or CLs) to stay. It has 18 Club-badged larger sites and around 250 CLs in Wales. The Club provides expert advice and training courses, overseas travel services and tours, insurance services and exclusive offers and discounts to members.
Email: emma.mcquillan@camc.com
Tel: 01342 336868
Web: www.camc.com
THE TOURISM SOCIETY
The Tourism Society is the professional membership body for people working in all sectors of the visitor economy.
It is where individuals from across all sectors of the Visitor Economy come together (online and offline) for discussion, debate, to share views and knowledge, and to network.
www.tourismsociety.org
The Tourism Society is the professional membership body for people working in all sectors of the visitor economy.
It is where individuals from across all sectors of the Visitor Economy come together (online and offline) for discussion, debate, to share views and knowledge, and to network.
www.tourismsociety.org
PLANED
A community-led partnership based in West Wales, with over 30 years’ experience of implementing integrated rural development through supporting enterprise, tourism, heritage and environmental activities, through community engagement and participation.
Passionate about supporting people and ideas that change communities, we encourage a community culture of enterprise supporting people to harness their skills, knowledge and enthusiasm –to safeguard their future. This is achieved through delivering locally tailored initiatives, which build on existing community strengths and empower local people, while ensuring effort in one area of development adds value to other areas.
E-Mail: information@planed.org.uk
Website: www.planed.org.uk
Telephone: 01834 860965
A community-led partnership based in West Wales, with over 30 years’ experience of implementing integrated rural development through supporting enterprise, tourism, heritage and environmental activities, through community engagement and participation.
Passionate about supporting people and ideas that change communities, we encourage a community culture of enterprise supporting people to harness their skills, knowledge and enthusiasm –to safeguard their future. This is achieved through delivering locally tailored initiatives, which build on existing community strengths and empower local people, while ensuring effort in one area of development adds value to other areas.
E-Mail: information@planed.org.uk
Website: www.planed.org.uk
Telephone: 01834 860965
Twr y Felin
A former windmill built in 1806 and now Wales’ first contemporary art hotel, offers luxury accommodation in the heart of Pembrokeshire, alongside its sister properties, 12th century Roch Castle and 19th century priory, Penrhiw. The trio of hotel and exclusive stay properties have all been rescued and restored into luxury bases, from which guests can explore the breath-taking landscape of West Wales. Each property subtly contrasts original historic features with contemporary interior design, and include excellent modern facilities; and are all located close to the 186 miles of Pembrokeshire Coast Path. Roch Castle and Penrhiw Priory are home to six and eight ensuite bedrooms respectively and are perfect for bed and breakfast or exclusive use stays. Twr y Felin has 21 ensuite bedrooms, including two suites, and is home to Oriel Lounge, Cornel Bar and two Rosette Blas Restaurant, which offers a menu influenced by the season and locality.
Telephone: 01437 725 555
Email: stay@twryfelinhotel.com
Website: www.twryfelinhotel.com
A former windmill built in 1806 and now Wales’ first contemporary art hotel, offers luxury accommodation in the heart of Pembrokeshire, alongside its sister properties, 12th century Roch Castle and 19th century priory, Penrhiw. The trio of hotel and exclusive stay properties have all been rescued and restored into luxury bases, from which guests can explore the breath-taking landscape of West Wales. Each property subtly contrasts original historic features with contemporary interior design, and include excellent modern facilities; and are all located close to the 186 miles of Pembrokeshire Coast Path. Roch Castle and Penrhiw Priory are home to six and eight ensuite bedrooms respectively and are perfect for bed and breakfast or exclusive use stays. Twr y Felin has 21 ensuite bedrooms, including two suites, and is home to Oriel Lounge, Cornel Bar and two Rosette Blas Restaurant, which offers a menu influenced by the season and locality.
Telephone: 01437 725 555
Email: stay@twryfelinhotel.com
Website: www.twryfelinhotel.com
The Next Tourism Generation (NTG) project (2018-2021)
funded by the European Commission aims to strengthen collaboration between industry and learning providers to address skills gaps in digitalisation and sustainability. The NTG project team in Wales is based at Cardiff Metropolitan University.
Email: LDixey@cardiffmet.ac.uk
Website: https://nexttourismgeneration.eu/
funded by the European Commission aims to strengthen collaboration between industry and learning providers to address skills gaps in digitalisation and sustainability. The NTG project team in Wales is based at Cardiff Metropolitan University.
Email: LDixey@cardiffmet.ac.uk
Website: https://nexttourismgeneration.eu/
Bluestone National Park Resort
Bluestone National Park Resort is a luxury self-catering, eco-friendly resort where you can escape for a real break in the beautiful Pembrokeshire countryside. Offering a wide array of indoor and outdoor facilities and over 300 lodges, seamlessly blended into 500-acres of private countryside, Bluestone is one of the largest tourism operators in Wales.
Website: https://www.bluestonewales.com/
Email: awye@bluestonewales.com
Bluestone National Park Resort is a luxury self-catering, eco-friendly resort where you can escape for a real break in the beautiful Pembrokeshire countryside. Offering a wide array of indoor and outdoor facilities and over 300 lodges, seamlessly blended into 500-acres of private countryside, Bluestone is one of the largest tourism operators in Wales.
Website: https://www.bluestonewales.com/
Email: awye@bluestonewales.com
PASC
The primary role of PASC UK (Professional Association of Self-Caterers UK) is to represent and lobby Governments on behalf of the self-catering sector. Pre Covid this included negotiating a substantial decrease in Business Rates for operators. Throughout Covid PASC UK has made its benchmark newsletter free to all, reaching up to 75,000 businesses. PASC UK worked with the Wales Tourism Alliance, The ASSC and Premier Cottages to create the National Cleaning protocols, and over 100,000 copies have been downloaded from the PASC UK Website. PASC UK secured a reversal by Insurance companies who had been deducting grants monies from pay-outs and lobbies for more support for the sector from the Welsh Government.
Website: www.pascuk.co.uk
Email: chair@pascuk.co.uk
The primary role of PASC UK (Professional Association of Self-Caterers UK) is to represent and lobby Governments on behalf of the self-catering sector. Pre Covid this included negotiating a substantial decrease in Business Rates for operators. Throughout Covid PASC UK has made its benchmark newsletter free to all, reaching up to 75,000 businesses. PASC UK worked with the Wales Tourism Alliance, The ASSC and Premier Cottages to create the National Cleaning protocols, and over 100,000 copies have been downloaded from the PASC UK Website. PASC UK secured a reversal by Insurance companies who had been deducting grants monies from pay-outs and lobbies for more support for the sector from the Welsh Government.
Website: www.pascuk.co.uk
Email: chair@pascuk.co.uk
WOTGA
We are qualified and insured tourist guides: Blue Badge designate the ability to guide anywhere in Wales and Green Badges are for regions. You can find all of our working guides list on our website- You have a great choice from which to select the guide that suits your client group.
Some of our guides are qualified to guide in other languages such as German and French.
You can also find Driver Guides who use their own vehicles for small parties or individuals.
Website: www.walesbestguides.com
We are qualified and insured tourist guides: Blue Badge designate the ability to guide anywhere in Wales and Green Badges are for regions. You can find all of our working guides list on our website- You have a great choice from which to select the guide that suits your client group.
Some of our guides are qualified to guide in other languages such as German and French.
You can also find Driver Guides who use their own vehicles for small parties or individuals.
Website: www.walesbestguides.com
Visit Pembrokeshire
Visit Pembrokeshire is the Destination Management Organisation for the glorious Welsh county of Pembrokeshire. Our role is to coordinate delivery of the 2020-25 Destination Management Plan ( DMP) which is a shared plan to grow tourism for the benefit of all. We are also a membership organisation representing tourism businesses across all sectors, delivering a range of benefits which include enhanced marketing and PR, research and intelligence, business support and networking opportunities.
Website: www.visitpembrokeshire.com
Visit Pembrokeshire is the Destination Management Organisation for the glorious Welsh county of Pembrokeshire. Our role is to coordinate delivery of the 2020-25 Destination Management Plan ( DMP) which is a shared plan to grow tourism for the benefit of all. We are also a membership organisation representing tourism businesses across all sectors, delivering a range of benefits which include enhanced marketing and PR, research and intelligence, business support and networking opportunities.
Website: www.visitpembrokeshire.com
English UK Wales
English UK Wales represents eight Welsh members offering a variety of adult and junior courses covering Cardiff and Swansea in South Wales. The group works on encouraging students, agents and partners to discover Wales. English UK Wales aims to raise the profile of educational tourism and the EFL industry.
Website: www.englishukwales.com/
Contact: shoko@celticenglish.co.uk
English UK Wales represents eight Welsh members offering a variety of adult and junior courses covering Cardiff and Swansea in South Wales. The group works on encouraging students, agents and partners to discover Wales. English UK Wales aims to raise the profile of educational tourism and the EFL industry.
Website: www.englishukwales.com/
Contact: shoko@celticenglish.co.uk
