ASSETS to tourism in Llandudno

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RHYL and Llandudno have been named the second and third most popular Welsh seaside resorts by TikTok users.

Researchers at Simply Sea Views compiled a list of the most popular Welsh Seaside towns according to TikTok users, with Rhyl?s 25.8 million views, and Llandudno?s 24.4 million views, second and third respectively after Tenby in Pembrokeshire.

The Victorian Pier in Llandudno is one of North Wales's most memorable tourist attractions and has more than 2,00 reviews scoring it as excellent on TripAdvisor.

 cont https://www.northwalespioneer.co.uk/news/23766776.rhyl-llandudno-among-three-popular-welsh-seaside-resorts/?ref=rss&IYA-reg=49560bcd-5a9c-47f0-8fc5-ba2e71710589

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With the summer holidays behind us, Brits are now looking ahead to autumn for their next trip away and Llandudno has been found to be one of the best places to go.

Autumn seems to be a popular time for a holiday, with research from Tripadvisor showing 85% of people have at least two trips planned between September and November.

International holidays are great but with the cost of living continuing to rise, some Brits may be struggling to afford a trip abroad.

cont https://www.northwalespioneer.co.uk/news/23786319.llandudno-among-best-uk-autumn-holidays-2023/

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Conwy's tourism industry now worth ?1.1bn after Covid pandemic recovery
The industry made just ?372m in 2020

Tourism in Conwy is worth ?1.1bn a year after its recovery from the Covid pandemic, it has been revealed. A Conwy Council cabinet member revealed the figure as the county's executive voted in favour of backing a tourism vision that was first passed in 2019 but needed to be revised after the pandemic.

The plan sets out a vision for tourism for the next six years. The report - the revised Destination Conwy Management Plan - shows the county?s tourist industry made just ?372m in 2020 and ?729m in 2021 when lockdowns were still in place.

cont https://www.dailypost.co.uk/news/north-wales-news/conwys-tourism-industry-now-worth-27885707?IYA-reg=49560bcd-5a9c-47f0-8fc5-ba2e71710589

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The odd reason Lonely Planet has put Wales on list of top 10 places in world to visit in 2024
It's brilliant news for the nation but the reason it's included is a little baffling

Wales has just been named on the list of the top ten places to visit in the world in 2024 by global travel guide Lonely Planet. It's brilliant news for the nation as tourism chiefs work to bring more overseas visitors to the country.

There are a hundred reasons why Wales should be on any global top ten tourism list. These range from its stunning mountainous landscapes to beautiful beaches, historic castles and its language and culture.

But these aren't the reason that the country has made the Lonely Planet's Best in Travel destinations for next year. Wales has been included on the top ten best sustainable places to visit - and given the Welsh Government's commitment to tackling climate change that's a fair shout.

cont https://www.dailypost.co.uk/news/north-wales-news/odd-reason-lonely-planet-put-27983195

[SteveH]

From last weekends Liverpool Echo.................

Cosy village a short drive from Liverpool that's like the Alps
Scenery is strikingly similar to that of Switzerland's Montreux or Interlaken

Not too far from Liverpool awaits an adorable town that's like living in the Alps.

Surrounded by gorgeous mountains, lakes, and lush woodlands, Betws-y-Coed in North Wales is a must-see location for its picturesque nature.

The village acts as the gateway to the Snowdonia National Park and provides guests who venture up to stay with hours of entertainment and activities away from their cabins.

For mountain lovers lucky enough to have experienced the Alps first-hand, this is as close as you come in Britain to something that would not be out of place near Switzerland's Montreux or Interlaken, the Mirror reports.

Visitors will find that in ?Betws? water is a prime attraction, with the much-loved Swallow Falls of Ty?n Llwyn ? considered by many to be North Wales' prettiest spot with all its associated legends ? but also because The River Conwy meets three tributaries here, The Rivers Llugwy, Lledr and Machno flowing in from the west .

cont https://www.liverpoolecho.co.uk/whats-on/whats-on-news/cosy-village-short-drive-liverpool-28030993?IYA-reg=49560bcd-5a9c-47f0-8fc5-ba2e71710589

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A GLOBAL online magazine has rated Wales' first ever 'Whisky Fest' as one of the 'best new things to do in the UK' this year.

Time Out,  published by Time Out Group, ranked the festival, taking place in between November 1 and November 3 2024 at the St George?s Hotel in Llandudno, as the fifth best new thing to do in the UK.

They wrote: "When the dark nights roll in and the November chill hits, warm the cockles at Wales?s first ever whisky festival. Scotland    has always held the whisky crown, but the likes of the Penderyn and Aber Falls distilleries are helping Wales rise from dark horse to a proper player in the liquor world.


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Wales visitor accommodation licensing scheme announced by Welsh Government
Welsh Government says it will enhance the visitor experience and safety expectations

Plans to introduce a statutory registration and licensing scheme for all visitor accommodation in Wales have been announced. Deputy Minister for Arts, Sport and Tourism, Dawn Bowden today said the legislation is expected to be introduced to the Senedd before the end of the year.

The registration and licensing scheme is intended to deliver a register of visitor accommodation types and to enable providers to demonstrate compliance with safety and quality requirements. Welsh Government said it is intended to enhance the visitor experience and visitor safety expectations in Wales by ensuring anyone who lets out visitor accommodation meets a set of standards.

cont https://www.dailypost.co.uk/news/north-wales-news/wales-visitor-accommodation-licensing-scheme-28418100

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Best places to travel in 2024 including Turkey, Wales, Peru and Egypt

Wales has the wow factor thanks to its epic landscapes, outdoor adventures and creative communities ? and there are plenty of ways to enjoy it in 2024.

Seven of the UK?s best walking routes are in Wales, according to new research from Which? Magazine. Rhossili Headland, Solva to St Davids, Beddgelert and Aberglaslyn, Mawddach Trail, Llangollen Canal Path, Pen y Fan, Corn Du and Llanberis Path offer some of the best coastal and countryside scenery.

Welsh whisky continues to gain recognition for its quality and Wales?s first Whisky Fest will take place at St George?s Hotel, Llandudno, from November 1-3.

With the growing trend of sporting events-inspired travel, Wales offers some of the most awe-inspiring backdrops including Slateman Triathlon & Duathlon, Llanberis, June 9; Sandman Triathlon & Duathlon at Newborough Forest, Anglesey, September 14 and 15; and Llandudno Triathlon & Duathlon, September 29.

More info: visitwales.com............  https://www.visitwales.com/


https://www.mirror.co.uk/travel/news/best-places-travel-2024-including-31882051?IYA-reg=49560bcd-5a9c-47f0-8fc5-ba2e71710589

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New Zip World attraction to open at former Adventure Parc Snowdonia
It will be open in time for Easter with camping pods and an assault course in stunning Eryri

Zip World has announced its newest Welsh site - and it opens very soon. The adventure giant, which operates six adventure parks across Wales and Manchester, is opening an indoor activity centre with camping pods on the former Adventure Parc Snowdonia site in Conwy.

Described as "the perfect weatherproof day out for families with children of all ages," the site will include the Adrenaline Indoors assault course, Altitude Climber climbing walls, Elevation Indoors high ropes and the Adrenaline Drop tower. Adrenaline Drop, which will see you drop to the ground from 40ft, offers views across the Eryri Mountains and Conwy Valley.

Zip World Conwy will also contain more than 30 camping pods that can accommodate one to four guests - with heating, lighting, plug sockets and a decked outdoor area. A number of dog-friendly and accessible pods are also available.

cont plus photos........ https://www.walesonline.co.uk/whats-on/family-kids-news/gallery/new-zip-world-attraction-open-28562280?IYA-reg=49560bcd-5a9c-47f0-8fc5-ba2e71710589

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LLANDUDNO has been included on a new list of the 10 best UK destinations for spring travel.

National Geographic has compiled the list for those looking for the perfect escape during the Easter holidays and beyond.

Also among those making the top 10 are Rutland, Winchester, Falmouth and Monmouthshire.

It says of Llandudno: ?A Victorian favourite once billed as the ?Queen of Welsh resorts?, Llandudno has kept much of the charm that made it so popular.

?The curving promenade framing Llandudno Bay, the aroma of fish and chips wafting in the air, pastel-coloured art deco houses lining the seafront and old-fashioned amusements on Llandudno Pier all combine to deliver a quintessential British seaside break.

cont https://www.northwalespioneer.co.uk/news/24185543.llandudno-makes-national-geographic-list-best-spring-destinations/?ref=rss&IYA-reg=49560bcd-5a9c-47f0-8fc5-ba2e71710589

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Spike in Brits holidaying in Wales in latest tourism stats for the country
New GB tourism figures have been released that show the data on overnight trips by British residents to destinations throughout the UK

Wales saw an increase in overnight stays and spending by Brits last summer compared to the year before. New GB tourism figures have been released that show the data on overnight trips by British residents to destinations throughout the UK from January to September 2023.

They made good reading for Wales - when compared to the same period in 2022 - with increases in the number of overnight stays and visitor spend.

The volume of trips taken in Wales from July to September 2023 was 6% higher than during the same period in 2022, with 2.95 million trips. From January to September 2023, 6.79 million trips were taken in Wales, an increase of 4% compared to the same period in 2022.

Read more https://www.dailypost.co.uk/news/north-wales-news/spike-brits-holidaying-wales-latest-28848280

[SteveH]

From the Liverpool Echo..................

Fairytale village not far from Liverpool that's like escaping to the Alps
The stunning Welsh village has been named among the top UK staycations all year around

A beautiful Welsh village has been described as one of the best places to visit in the UK - and it's not far from Liverpool.

It has been listed among the best staycations in the country, due to its "fairytale" scenery, walking trails, quaint pubs and even a secluded waterfall. Betws-y-Coed, in Conwy, has previously been described as Wales' answer to the Alps in winter, thanks to the hikes, fast-flowing rivers and icy waterfalls.

cont https://www.liverpoolecho.co.uk/whats-on/whats-on-news/fairytale-village-not-far-liverpool-28883353?IYA-reg=49560bcd-5a9c-47f0-8fc5-ba2e71710589

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North Wales tourism attraction adds latest giant slide and starts recruitment drive
GreenWood Family Park, in Felinheli, near Bangor, has invested more than ?100,000 in importing the giant Forest Glider slide

A top eco tourist attraction is gearing up for the new season with a brand new ride and is taking on 100 workers. GreenWood Family Park, in Felinheli, near Bangor, has invested more than ?100,000 in importing the giant Forest Glider slide from the Netherlands and installing it just in time for the Easter holidays.

The spectacular new ride, known as Gleidar y Goedwig in Welsh, is the only one of its kind in Wales, standing 20 metres tall and 75 metres long. GreenWood also launched a major drive to recruit seasonal workers to beef up the 30-strong permanent team at the environmentally-friendly adventure park, recently named by Trip Advisor as the best tourist attraction in North Wales.

cont https://www.dailypost.co.uk/news/north-wales-news/north-wales-tourism-attraction-adds-28874448?IYA-reg=49560bcd-5a9c-47f0-8fc5-ba2e71710589

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A proposed trial scheme for overnight motorhome and campervan parking at some of Pembrokeshire?s car parks would boost the tourist trade by attracting members of a 37,000-stong organisation, a specialist promotion group has said.

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If we stay close to a town we will spend money in the town, the pubs and restaurants where we will have a meal. By preventing overnight parking  and this has happened in Conwy we moved, and the local businesses lost out.

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A THRILLING new aqua park that will create jobs, attract visitors, and boost the economy in a seaside town has been given the green light by planners at Conwy.

Graiglwyd Springs Fishery in Penmaenmawr will be transformed into the inflatable water attraction called Sblash  https://sblash.co.uk/  that will employ up to seven additional staff from May to October each year.

The wild water adventure will feature a towering 3.8m Mount Rainier, exhilarating slides and a range of obstacles, floating trampolines, a freefall experience and the Waverider.

Read more...... https://www.leaderlive.co.uk/news/24268560.inflatable-water-attraction-sblash-open-conwy/?ref=rss&IYA-reg=49560bcd-5a9c-47f0-8fc5-ba2e71710589