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Re: ASSETS to tourism in Llandudno
« Reply #405 on: May 11, 2022, 09:44:41 am »
Six hotels in North Wales have made the lists of the top sites in the UK at the 2022 Travellers’ Choice Best of the Best Awards. The review giant has announced the results of the its annual awards, based on the views of customers.

This saw several places in North Wales make the top 25 lists for the UK. It included five in the resort of Llandudno.

The 2022 Travellers’ Choice Best of the Best Awards are based on the quality and quantity of traveller reviews and ratings posted on Tripadvisor over the 12-month period from 1 January, 2021 through 31 December, 2021. These results will provide another boost to the region ahead of the summer.

The six hotels on the list:
Lawton and Lauriston Court Hotel and Tynedale House in Llandudno took 21st and 22nd respectively in the Top hotels in the UK overall list. A comment highlighted on Lawton from a guest said: "Nothing seemed too much trouble to make our stay memorable. Take note Llandudno – this is how it should be done.”

Between The Bays Exclusively for Adults in Llandudno was ninth in the list of the UK’s best B&Bs.

In the ‘Small Stays’ category, Milverton House and The Elm Tree in Llandudno rank 16th and eighth in the UK respectively. The Elm Tree also comes sixth in the UK’s ‘Most Romantic’ hotels category.

The only place outside of Llandudno that made the lists was the Caerwylan Hotel in Criccieth. It was described as a "wonderful hotel with great staff”. It was 22nd in UK’s ‘Small Stays’ category.

“We know that travel is not a one-size-fits-all approach, so the Travellers’ Choice Awards have you covered–no matter what type of trip you’re planning,” said Kanika Soni, Chief Commercial Officer, Tripadvisor.

“Winners for 2022 span six continents and 90 countries, ranging from cave hotels to overwater bungalows to castles and even family-owned B&Bs. Browse through these winners for a dose of wanderlust along with recommendations from the best guides in the world: other travellers.”

https://www.dailypost.co.uk/news/north-wales-news/six-north-wales-hotels-list-23922734?IYA-reg=49560bcd-5a9c-47f0-8fc5-ba2e71710589

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Re Welsh tourism statistics statistics
« Reply #406 on: May 13, 2022, 01:18:56 pm »
The Welsh tourism statistics that show how nation's sector bounced back after lockdown pain
Tourism chiefs welcomed the overall figures but warned about the costs and recruitment challenges ahead - and reiterated it was not the time for a tourism tax

cont https://www.dailypost.co.uk/news/north-wales-news/welsh-tourism-statistics-show-how-23947921


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Re: ASSETS to tourism in Llandudno
« Reply #407 on: May 21, 2022, 09:51:08 am »
A nice bit of publicity from MY LONDON........

Beautiful seaside town with a gorgeous old fashioned pier constantly being named one of the UK’s best
Llandudno has two beautiful sandy beaches and FIVE hotels named in Tripadvisor's Best of the Best Awards 2022 too

From picturesque promenades and gorgeous sandy beaches to beautiful, old-fashioned piers, there’s a lot to love about the UK’s many former Victorian seaside resort towns. Wales has such destinations in spades - however, there’s one in particular that can’t stop winning awards.

Located on the Creuddyn Peninsula, Llandudno is one of Wales’ best known and loved coastal resorts, as well as its largest. As early as the mid-19th century it was referred to by the nickname ‘Queen of Welsh Watering Places’ and it’s been living up to this name ever since, nabbing crowns for everything from its Victorian pier to its seafront hotels and B&Bs.

Firstly, Grade II*-listed Llandudno Pier stretches a massive 700m into the sea, making it the longest in Wales. It’s also considered one of the UK’s best, having been voted ‘Pier of the Year’ in 2005 by the National Piers Society and has placed in multiple years since including 2017.

cont https://www.mylondon.news/lifestyle/travel/seaside-town-resorts-wales-llandudno-23989286?IYA-reg=49560bcd-5a9c-47f0-8fc5-ba2e71710589

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Re: ASSETS or Obstacles to Tourism
« Reply #408 on: May 22, 2022, 09:51:30 am »
Welsh tourism tax fears for Airbnbs and holiday lets over compulsory registration move
Industry leaders say registration has some benefits but it could lead to the taxation of tourists

Tourism leaders in Wales have flagged up concerns over the compulsory registration of holiday accommodation providers. While they hope it will weed out the industry's “bad guys”, there are fears the system will pave the way for a tourism tax in the country.

The Welsh Government has begun work on introducing a registration scheme for all holiday and self-catered accommodation. It’s the third element of a strategy to tackle local housing crises in areas hit by over-tourism – the others being proposed new occupancy rules on holiday lets and council tax premiums on second homes.

cont https://www.dailypost.co.uk/news/north-wales-news/welsh-tourism-tax-fears-airbnbs-24013812

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Re: ASSETS to tourism in Llandudno
« Reply #409 on: May 23, 2022, 10:44:28 am »
In Scotland they have introduced laws for all short term lets to be licenced by 1 April 2024. The owners of these properties will need to apply for a licence after 1 April 2023.

https://www.gov.scot/publications/short-term-lets-scotland-licensing-scheme-part-1-guidance-hosts-operators/pages/2/

This is needed as there are some seriously grotty properties out there. It may deter people from letting properties if they need a lot of work to bring them up to a decent condition. It could reap benefits by more properties coming up for sale and reduce the number of holiday lets.

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Re: ASSET or obstacle to tourism
« Reply #410 on: May 27, 2022, 10:13:51 am »
Tourism leaders in Wales have reacted with horror to confirmation of new occupancy rules for second homes and holiday lets. From April 1, 2023, the Welsh Government will insist that self-catering properties are let for at least 182 days each year in a move critics say will “decimate” the Welsh tourism industry.

Holiday lettings firm Finest Retreats, which promotes 29 holiday cottages in Wales, warned the challenging occupancy target will hit rural economies the hardest by driving up prices and making the country a “less attractive place to visit”.

"genuine holiday businesses will be caught up in a policy designed to clamp down on second homes."

On Tuesday, finance minister Rebecca Evans issued a written statement confirming Cardiff was pushing ahead with its plans despite opposition from the tourism sector. As with the Welsh Government’s new council tax policies, the approach is designed to tackle the housing crisis in Welsh-speaking communities in holiday hotspots.

The minister acknowledged that the stronger criteria “may be challenging for some operators to meet”. But she said: “The purpose of the change is to help ensure property owners are making a fair contribution to local communities, for example by increasing their contribution to the local economy through greater letting activity, or by paying council tax on their properties.”

To continue paying business rates, holiday rentals must be let for 182 days from April 1, 2023. Currently, the threshold is just 70 days. If holidays fail to meet the threshold, they pay council tax instead - and from April 2023 local counties will have the power to charge a council tax premium of up to 300%, effectively quadrupling bills.

cont  https://www.dailypost.co.uk/news/north-wales-news/welsh-holiday-firms-die-like-24069469

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Re: ASSETS to tourism in North Wales
« Reply #411 on: June 16, 2022, 09:43:22 am »
Tourism boss wants brand Wales to shift from 'sheep, rain and rugby' to adventure, language and food
Zip World director Sean Taylor says Wales should 'weaponise' Welsh language in a positive way and also push our 'amazing' food and drink

Mr Taylor was joined by Penderyn Distillery chief executive Stephen Davies, Portmeirion Cymru's Ian Roberts, and Paul Lewin from FFestiniog and Welsh Highland Railways, who all agreed the country is often "overshadowed" by Scotland, Ireland and England due to its comparatively "weak" brand.

"Its a complicated and long-term strategy how we build brand Wales, and I think we definitely need to get away from sheep, wet weather and - even as a president of my local rugby club - rugby as well. Because football has come to the fore now," Mr Taylor said.

read more.... https://www.dailypost.co.uk/news/north-wales-news/tourism-boss-wants-brand-wales-24236302

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Re: ASSETS to tourism in Llandudno
« Reply #412 on: June 17, 2022, 09:32:41 am »
The best seaside town in Wales has been revealed.                     ref pioneer

Llandudno, in Conwy, took the top spot in Wales in a Which? survey of the UK?s best seaside destinations.

The town scored 86% in the customer score category, making it the top rated of 8 Welsh seaside towns included in the top 100 in the UK, and the second best seaside town in the UK as a whole.

These were the other Welsh locations to make the list:
St Davids, Pembrokeshire
Conwy, Conwy
Beaumaris, Anglesey
Saundersfoot, Pembrokeshire
Swansea
Aberystwyth, Ceredigion
The list was compiled by reviews from more than 4,000 visitors who gave feedback on their recent trips to seaside towns, villages and resorts.

Destinations were rated on their beaches, attractions, value for money, peace and quiet, and scenery.


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Re: ASSETS to tourism in Llandudno
« Reply #413 on: June 17, 2022, 10:07:49 am »
Let's hope someone in authority in "Transport for Wales" will finally realise Llandudno's position and divert more services into the resort.

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Re: ASSETS to tourism in Llandu
« Reply #414 on: June 17, 2022, 05:30:04 pm »
This morning, we took the Conwy Valley line down to Betws-y-Coed for our first visit since the pandemic.

Some observations:

Following the expenditure on a new railway station and pipe bridge at Dolgarrog, the train did not stop there going or coming back.

Upon returning, a pair of Ticket Inspectors were standing at the exit gate on Platform 2 at Llandudno checking everyones tickets even though the train conductor had supposedly carried out this job whilst onboard.

It was 1pm and the ladies and gents toilets were both locked. There were no notices on the doors as to why? I enquired at the booking office and was offered a radar key to use a disabled toilet in the internal waiting room.

Overall, we had a lovely morning including an hours walk around Betws-y-Coed and I would certainly recommend this for a short trip out.

The 10.20am train from Llandudno was not that busy but there was a full platform to pick up at Llandudno Junction.

It is great to see this line being used so well.






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Re: ASSETS to tourism in Llandudno
« Reply #415 on: June 17, 2022, 06:39:19 pm »
Glad to hear you had a good day out in Betws.

I think Dolgarrog is still a request stop so if no one asks to get off and no one signals at the platform the train doesn't stop.  Roman Bridge is another where I rarely see anyone.  The Revenue Protection guys check all people entering and leaving the platforms - they only seem to do it once a week as a deterrent.

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Re: ASSET or Obstacle tourism
« Reply #416 on: July 02, 2022, 09:59:54 am »
Tourism firms fear shorter school summer holidays in Wales will be 'monumental nightmare'
The Welsh Government is pushing ahead with its plans despite most people being generally content with the current academic year

Tourism businesses fear plans to shorten the summer holidays in Wales would be a ?disaster? and create mass redundancies. The Welsh Government is pressing ahead with its plans to reshape school term dates despite a report showing most people are happy with the school calendar as it is.

cont  https://www.dailypost.co.uk/news/north-wales-news/tourism-firms-fear-shorter-school-24373260

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Re: Welsh tourism tax
« Reply #417 on: July 04, 2022, 10:47:52 am »
Two reports today, on the Welsh tourism tax proposals, what stands out are the number on comments below each article 19 and 121 respectively

Welsh tourism tax looms as Airbnb and second home licensing scheme to be rolled out
The Welsh Government will today reveal details of additional planning and taxation measures for holiday lets

The Welsh Government will today reveal additional planning and taxation measures aimed at tackling the second homes crisis in Wales. These will ?ensure everyone is able to afford to live in their local community, whether that?s buying or renting a home?, said the administration.

Read more and comments  https://www.dailypost.co.uk/news/north-wales-news/welsh-tourism-tax-step-closer-24386917?IYA-reg=49560bcd-5a9c-47f0-8fc5-ba2e71710589


Dangers of second homes purge as 1,400 holiday cottage owners set to quit Wales
Worried owners of North Wales holiday lets speak out about the potential implications for their businesses

Opposition is growing to new occupancy rules for second homes and holiday lets in Wales. A fresh petition has been launched mid concerns the policy will devastate a sector that underpins large parts of rural Wales without any of the hoped-for housing supply benefits.

Unions, trade bodies and holiday operators have stepped up lobbying efforts as the full implications sink in. From April 1, 2023, the Welsh Government will insist that self-catering properties are let for at least 182 days each year to qualify for business rates.

If they fail to hit the target, they?ll have to pay council tax, and from next spring this could rise fourfold in some counties. One tourism chief has compared the new system to a ?Stalinist? purge and estimates around 1,400 Welsh businesses will go under. Two holiday let owners discuss the potential impact below.

Read more and 121 comments https://www.dailypost.co.uk/news/north-wales-news/dangers-second-homes-purge-1400-24378691?IYA-reg=49560bcd-5a9c-47f0-8fc5-ba2e71710589#comments-wrapper

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Re: ASSETS to tourism in North wales
« Reply #418 on: July 13, 2022, 10:15:05 am »
Adventure Parc Snowdonia invests ?5m to turn tourist site into year-round destination
The business aims to generate revenue in the months outside peak tourist season

read more  https://www.business-live.co.uk/economic-development/adventure-parc-snowdonia-invests-5m-24463623?IYA-reg=49560bcd-5a9c-47f0-8fc5-ba2e71710589

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Re: ASSETS to tourism in Llandudno
« Reply #419 on: August 01, 2022, 10:09:55 am »
Another Liverpool Echo piece on Llandudno....

The seaside town that people ?can?t seem to stop coming back to?
The coastal town has a rich Victorian past that people can't get enough of

cont https://www.liverpoolecho.co.uk/news/liverpool-news/seaside-town-people-cant-seem-24623095?IYA-reg=49560bcd-5a9c-47f0-8fc5-ba2e71710589