Obstacles to Tourism in Llandudno

[wrex]

At the moment the biggest obstacle to tourism in Llandudno is the weather and we can;t even blame the council.

[Merddin Emrys]

Very true!  Although it's sunny at the moment in Rhos on Sea!  D) D)

[pentan]

Why don’t you people that were employed in higher echelons of management on this forum invest in bringing the trams back?

[Michael]

 Even the ex-boss of RBS hasent got THAT much money. Mike

[Yorkie]

There was an attempt to revitalise the trams in Llandudno some few years ago, but it was found that the idea was totally impractical.   The idea was to operate from Bodafon Field (set up as a park and ride) into the Town.  Too many reasons against to list here, but probably available on one or other web site. 

[pentan]

pity that would bring in people to the area

[Yorkie]

Plenty more important things to be taken care of before trams.   We already have a couple that go up and down the Orme, another one or two in town wouldn't make that much difference and would create more problems than benefits!  ZXZ

[Fester]

Next week, we see the return of the Triathalon to Llandudno.

Why is this an obstacle to tourism in Llandudno?

Well, in the past we have seen certain streets completely cordoned off for parts the day, (Church Walks, Happy Valley Rd etc) in order for these guys to race their bikes around at breakneck speed.
But now we see not only those roads out of bounds to the public for the ENTIRE day, but also that CCBC have banned all parking on those streets and also the public pay & display areas by The Grand, by the Pier and Marine Drive.

We are talking the best part of 200 car loads of visitors forced out on a weekend in the main season.
Not only that, but what message are we sending to disabled people?   There are LOADS of disabled parking spaces in those areas which are now DISALLOWED for the whole day.

The message?   ''Llandudno welcomes able-bodied people only this weekend''
If you have difficulty walking, you can damn well walk a lot further to get to see any attractions.
It is really badly thought through, if at all.   

[Ian]

The organisers of the event have been walking about the affected areas and talking to the owners of businesses affected, apologising for the 'inconvenience'. But it does seem as though there are many more events necessitating road closures than there were only a few years ago.

[Yorkie]

Except for Extravaganza Week-end (just to appease Wrex) the sign at the top of Penrhyn Hill should read, "LLANDUDNO CLOSED", that would sort the matter for once and for all!   Similar signs could be erected on ALL approach roads.   
 

[Ian]

What quantitative way is there, I wonder, of determining the benefits to Llandudno of all these events?

[wrex]

You could ask each competetor wether they have stayed overnight,wether they bought any family or friends with them,where they going to stay on after or going straight home,this event is not a tourist attraction,not many people watch the race,so the jury is out on this one

[andyCYD]

I thought a few people would complain that their human right to drive where the like whenever they want was being infringed for a few hours. I never expected to hear an event attracting 1,000 competitors to Llandudno being described as an "obstacle to tourism."

The Triathlon puts Llandudno on the map for a lot of people that may never have visited before. Even if they don't spend a lot on the day, if they go away with a good impression of the place they are very likely to return; and tell their friends and family about it. 

With the first competitors starting at 2:30pm and the last finishers likely to be coming in around 8pm, this will be great for spectators.  'Transition' on the promenade will be the place to be. Here you will see swimmers starting. After coming out of the water they will then change from wetsuits to cycling gear before heading off around the Great Orme. Next time they return they will change into running gear before heading off to Penrhyn Bay. Final stretch is back to the finish line on Llandudno Prom.

[Bri Roberts]

Surely, many competitors must be staying overnight on Friday in Llandudno in order to wake up refreshed on the day to do a triathlon and then drive home afterwards?

On the other hand, I cannot see some retail businesses benefitting much, if any, from such an event. e.g Fester's.

[wrex]

the supporters and family friends will be spending in Llandudno so a few will benefit