ASSETS to tourism in Llandudno

[SteveH]

Million more visits to Llandudno this year' as resort makes most of staycation boom, study claims

It attracted 6.8m visits over the past year which makes it one of the most popular seaside towns in the UK, according to a mobile data study

Llandudno has been named one of the best and most popular seaside towns across the UK. According to mobile data compiled by Place Informatics, the seaside town attracted 6.8 million people between June 2021 and May 2022, a huge increase of one million from the year previous.

The Promenade at Llandudno is almost two miles long, off the promenade you have Llandudno pier, built in 1884 and is home to Llandudno?s famous Punch and Judy show, and dozens of other attractions. As the cost of living crisis has continued to hit hard over the past year, millions of Brits have looked to familiar shores to holiday instead.

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[DVT]

in my role at Bodnant I have spoken to many visitors who have said they never realised there was so much to do in the area, and also how beautiful it is.

Some of these people are comparatively local - Cheshire, Wirral, Shropshire.  The problems with getting abroad are certainly helping this area, let's hope it continues.

[SteveH]

Tourism and hospitality in North Wales have been given a ?50 million vote of confidence for new attractions and accommodation even after a tough year so far.

The industry will be celebrated in the Go North Wales Awards at Venue Cymru in Llandudno on Thursday, November 24 which will be hosted by radio and TV presenter Sian Lloyd.

Full article https://www.northwalespioneer.co.uk/news/20667206.tourism-industry-get-50-million-vote-confidence/?ref=rss&IYA-reg=49560bcd-5a9c-47f0-8fc5-ba2e71710589

[SteveH]

North Wales town named among the best places in the UK for a cuppa          ref DP
Research was carried out for Afternoon Tea Week to find the top spots for a cuppa

It was done to mark Afternoon Tea Week. A top ten list was drawn up with Llandudno making the grade, coming in at fifth.

The resort had an average score of 7.86 out of 10. It found 60% of cafes served up afternoon tea despite the growth of the coffee market. It then scored well on price at 8.96 - and also on quality with the 8.55 mark one of the best in the UK.

"Afternoon tea in Llandudno comes as no exception. From the St George's to Bodysgallen Hall there?s plenty of great locations to bring the family together.

[SteveH]

BEACHES in North Wales have been ranked as some of the best in the country according to social media platform TikTok in a new study.

With the school summer holidays in full swing, Parkdean Resorts has revealed the top 10 beaches in Wales according to TikTok to enjoy this summer.

West Shore Beach in Llandudno came third, while Shell Island in Gwynedd was fifth, Abersoch Beach (Gwynedd) ranked sixth, Tywyn Beach (Gwynedd) was placed eighth, Portmeirion Beach (Gwynedd) was ninth, and Barmouth Beach (Gwynedd) came 10th.

?Ranked on TikTok as the third most popular beach in Wales, this is also regarded as a quieter location so coupled with its sandy shores, it has become extremely popular with visitors.?

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[SteveH]

Tourism tax could add ?75 to family holiday in North Wales and put 'livelihoods at risk'
Many operators fear the proposed tax will deliver the final blow to businesses already grappling with soaring costs

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[SteveH]

29 reasons why North Wales just isn't worth bothering with at all
It really is just horrendous

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[Ian]

I see the room temperature IQ brigade are out in force...

[SteveH]

The trend for short-stay trips in Britain is fuelling the popularity of North Wales as a staycation destination, according to a Travelodge study. With fewer people taking a traditional two-week holiday, regions close to big urban areas are attracting increasing numbers of visitors.

A survey of 2,000 holidaymakers by the hotel chain found that North Wales was the second most popular ?rural? destination for Brits this summer, headed only by the Lake District in England. The findings reflected the pull of Snowdonia?s mountains but, for many, the region?s beaches were just as big a lure.

Travelodge?s latest Travel Index estimates 65% of Brits took their main holiday at home this year. Of these, 60% have so far taken three staycation breaks and may yet take another.

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[SteveH]

Scotland could beat Wales to become first nation in the UK to introduce a tax on tourists

Scotland could become the first nation in the UK to introduce a tax on tourists. Wales has attracted widespread attention over plans by Welsh Government to consult on giving local authorities the powers to introduce a levy on overnight stays in the country.

The consultation will start this autumn but officials have indicated it could be years before the tax is introduced. The country's tourism sector has united in opposition to the scheme - fearing it will drive away some visitors and add to the bureaucracy and costs of businesses in the sector.

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[SteveH]

Travellers are ditching traditional two-week holiday for staycations due to airport delay fears
'With so many places to see and so little time and money, the traditional two-week holiday is on the decrease'

In a year that has seen heatwaves, travel chaos and household budgets squeezed, Brits are choosing a different travel route to foreign holidays. A third of Brits polled are opting to take their main holiday in the UK this year, new research suggests.

A survey of 2,000 adults found that one in five believed it was too expensive to go abroad, with many still worried about airport delays. The warm weather this summer also helped persuade holidaymakers to stay in the UK, said the report.

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[SteveH]

Visitors booking stays in Wales could face a tourism tax, including those who already live in Wales, the Welsh government has said.

A public consultation will consider if overnight visitors should pay a levy on top of their holiday costs.

The document reveals, if introduced, the tax would be applied to campers as well as people from Wales holidaying within the nation.

The Welsh government said the tax would support "sustainable tourism".

Some in the tourism industry fear it would put off visitors already cutting back due to higher bills and a charge could hit businesses struggling with rising bills.

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[SteveH]

A sea-faring mum who has spent the last five years exploring Britain?s coasts has revealed the top 10 UK landscapes ? best viewed by boat.

Two of her top views are in Wales - including the Menai Strait between Anglesey and Gwynedd.

Heather Kemp, who documents her adventures on Instagram at @kemp.life, compiled a list of top boating adventures spanning the length and breadth of Great Britain, from Scotland to South Devon.

Heather?s list was topped by The Needles in the Isle of Wight, Salcombe in South Devon, and the Menai Strait.

Read on........... https://www.northwalespioneer.co.uk/news/22570694.sea-faring-mum-spent-last-five-years-exploring-britains-coasts/

[SteveH]

Council leader at visitor hotspot county can't see how Wales tourism tax could be 'justified'
Conwy council Cllr Charlie McCoubrey said decision by the council had yet to be made but he personally voiced serious reservations about the timing

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[SteveH]

Four North Wales counties have been named fourth cheapest UK destination for an autumn getaway according to Holiday booking site, LateRooms.com.

Using internal data, LateRooms.com looked at the average price of accommodation for the month of October in 96 of the UK?s counties to determine the cheapest places to stay.

The number of free local attractions in each of the cheapest destinations was also noted, to highlight how families can holiday on a budget.

The 10 cheapest staycation destinations based on the average cost of accommodation per night for a family of four are:

Carmarthenshire - ?111.20  (58 free activities and attractions)
Conwy - ?118.36  (135 free activities and attractions)
Flintshire - ?120.00 (27 free activities and attractions)