MWT Cymru Members Newsletter - June Update |
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Dear Annie
We hope your season is off to a fantastic start! MWT Cymru has been busy beavering away behind the scenes with some exciting activities and significant developments aimed at boosting tourism in Mid Wales and supporting our sector.
From international conferences to regional forums, our efforts are focused on enhancing our members' experiences and opportunities. Dive into our latest blog post to discover more about our recent engagements, upcoming projects, and how we're working to support you and the wider tourism community. |
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Tapping into New and International Markets
MWT Zoom Workshop
26th June 11am - 12 midday (Zoom)
Discover how to work with Travel Trade & Business Event Organisers. This workshop is not just for big business. This market includes small groups and independent travelers .
If you are an attraction, experience, tour guide, activity provider or 3-5 star accommodation then this workshop is for you.
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Representation Update
Find out about the latest MWT policy advocacy work.
This work includes our ongoing and collaborative effort to lobby the Welsh Government for an urgent review of the 182-day self-catering policy, PASC has created a short survey and we urge our self catering members to complete this.
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Mid Wales Tourism Awards 2024!
The Mid Wales Tourism Awards are Back!
Applications will open in the coming weeks with the awards ceremony taking place at the beginning of November. The winners of the regional awards will be put forward to the Visit Wales national awards in March 2025.
There will be opportunities for category sponsorship so please get in touch with claire@mwtcymru.co.uk if you would like to know more. |
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What is AI? - Tourism Business Workshop
MWT is organising an online session / Q&A with one of Wales' most knowledgeable AI consultants. Jaymie Thomas, Co-founder of AI Wales
There has been a lot in the news recently about AI ( Artificial Intelligence ) and the speed it's moving and changing the way we interact or receive information - Find out more how this fascinating topic and the impacts this could have on tourism and tourism businesses in Wales. |
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If you were unable to make our TXGB webinar last month then please see the recording here.
TXGB is for accommodation, attractions, tours and events, helping you reach new customers through a broad range of distribution channels and unique campaigns, brought together in one platform - It's FREE for businesses to get set up and subject to a 2.5% commission on bookings. |
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A warm welcome to the WTAs new Policy Advocate, Lisa Francis, who has recently taken over from Adrian Greason Walker.
Adrian will have been known to many of you and his dedicated research and reporting will be missed.
We would like to thank Adrian for all his support and we wish Lisa all the best in her new role. |
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Welcome to our New Members |
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River Wood is the only gallery-bookshop in the UK dedicated solely to wildlife and wild places. It is situated in Rhayader, the outdoor capital of Wales, close to the famous Elan Valley, a Dark Skies Reserve and a wild landscape of lakes, woods and mountains.
The gallery shows the wildlife art of James Roberts who works in a unique style using ink and salt on paper. Original paintings, prints, pamphlets and cards are available. The bookshop adjoining the gallery has many nature, wildlife, art and photography titles, both new and secondhand. The gallery and bookshop is housed in a grade 2 listed building, one of the oldest shops in Wales, dating back to the 16th century with many original features. |
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The Johnson family having been running Dafarn Fuel Station since 2009. Situated less than 1 mile from the beautiful Powys location of Lake Vyrnwy and is on Glyndŵr’s Way. They offer a wide range of convenience store foods alongside a hot food takeaway menu, fresh homemade sandwiches and cakes. |
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- ‘Great Days Out by train’ campaign with Transport for Wales
- Diary Dates
- Visit Wales: A campaign tailored to tails!
- Share your views - a few short surveys
- The Countryside Code for Wales
- Welcome to new members
- News & press releases
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Remember to stay up to date with news and events via our www.mwtcymru.co.uk website. If you haven't already please make sure you 'register' to access our exclusive 'members only areas' |
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