Staycationers seeking out Swansea as a great place to stay are making it one of the fastest-growing destinations in the UK for hotel accommodation demand according...
The budget hotel chain currently operates 26 hotels in Wales, but has its sights set on expanding further.
New research by hotel chain Premier Inn reveals the cities in the UK and around the world, that offer the most affordable top attractions - and...
Critics have said that the Welsh Government's new 182-day rule on furnished holiday lets that started on 1 April is causing "soul crushing distress" amongst providers...
Ahead of its official opening on March 31, residents of Pendine and dignitaries have been amongst the first group of people to enjoy a tour of...
The Farmers’ Union of Wales (FUW) has expressed concern over proposals by the Welsh Government to introduce a statutory licensing scheme for accommodation providers in Wales....
The Man Who Died Twice, It Ends with Us, A Game of Thrones: Fire and Blood, Paddington, Bridgerton and The Tiger Who Came To Tea -...
Wales will welcome the highest number of cruise ship calls to date this year, with 91 ships expected to call at Welsh ports.
The impact of the cost-of-living crisis is being felt in every area of life across the UK and travel is no different.
The impact of rising travel costs has led to a reduction in the number of people travelling, according to the Office of National Statistics (ONS). The...
Cardiff Airport will have additional winter sun seats on sale following the announcement that Ryanair will extend its existing twice-weekly Faro summer service into the upcoming...
Cardiff Airport has confirmed the return of direct flights to Italy and the first ever regular connection to Romania from Wales, when Wizz Air launches services...
The Welsh Government has launched a public consultation on proposals to give local authorities the powers to introduce a tax on those visiting the area. The...
The Welsh Conservatives have warned the average family could face a £75 charge from the industry opposed tourism tax, currently being consulted upon. Industry group, the...
With 64.9 billion views under the TikTok hashtag #booktok, holiday lettings agent holidaycottages.co.uk have revealed the UK’s top literary locations outside of London. The research analysed...
Swansea is ranked 8th in the best camping hotspots in the UK according to new data - and with the fantastic Gower coast just on the...
Popular low cost airline Wizz Air has announced that it is cancelling most of its flights from Cardiff Airport between September and April. Around 40 of...
According to social media platform Reddit, Pembrokeshire and Gower Peninsular are two of the most underrated staycation spots to holiday in the UK this year. Reddit...
Tourism businesses in Swansea could be in line for funding to help improve the quality of their visitor offer. Swansea Council says its tourism fund can...
First Minister Mark Drakeford took time to enjoy an ice-cream on Saundersfoot Harbour as he visited the impressive new Wales International Coastal Centre that will fully...
The Welsh Government has been accused of disregarding the experience, expertise and livelihoods in the tourism industry with its radical programme, announced today, to address second...
The Welsh Government have announced new planning laws, a statutory licensing scheme and proposals to change land transaction tax as part of a package of measures...
The Farmers’ Union of Wales has written to Welsh Minister for Finance and Local Government, Rebecca Evans MS urging the Welsh Government to seriously consider an...
More and more pet parents are taking their furry friends on holiday with them, but finding out which locations are the pet-friendliest can be difficult. Holidaymaker...
Work has started on a £23million investment of 80 new ‘Platinum’ luxury ecologically sensitive lodges at Bluestone National Park Resort, near Narberth, Pembrokeshire. The development is...
The Tŷ Hotel Milford Waterfront, Milford Haven’s latest destination, has opened its doors to welcome its first guests. The Tŷ Hotel Milford Waterfront is the latest addition...
A new tourism project called ‘Wales on Rails’ has been launched to encourage more people to travel around Wales sustainably using the national rail network, heritage...
A last-minute Valentine’s Day trip might be essential if you and your partner are desperate to escape the UK’s dramas and chilly weather. However, many travellers...
Close to 200 tourism businesses in Swansea are now being given a helping hand to raise their profile across the UK and beyond, thanks to free...
The Wales Tourism Alliance, which speaks for different types of tourism businesses across the whole of Wales, has criticised the new Labour/Plaid Cymru Co-Operation Agreement’s approach...
The Welsh Government has confirmed it will merge the green and amber travel lists into one and remove the requirement for pre-departure testing for those fully...
Pembrokeshire County Council’s ambitions to develop a new flagship heritage attraction project at Haverfordwest Castle have moved a step closer following the approval of a Conservation...
A new tourism campaign fronted by Neath Port Talbot County Borough Council (NPTCBC) is being launched this month. The Dramatic Heart of Wales campaign is hoping to attract...
Regional high streets will see a £17 billion tourist spending boom this year, with 29 million Brits holidaying in the UK, according to new research by...
Budget airline, Ryanair has announced the launch of 11 new routes from the UK to European destinations for Winter 2021-2022 – including Cardiff to Dublin. Starting...
A planning application has been submitted to transform a former pump-house at the entrance to Pembrey Country Park into 16 self-contained holiday lets. A further 13...
Swansea’s historic Oystermouth Castle is reopening its gates for guided tours through the summer holidays. From Monday, July 26, visitors will be able to hear colourful...
With much of the UK planning on a ‘staycation’ holiday this summer, Welsh Water is ramping up its operations to accommodate the extra demands for water...
Carmarthenshire County Council officers are working alongside businesses and communities in tourism hotspot areas as they welcome back visitors into the county. The council is providing...
Businesses in Wales that continue to be affected by Covid restrictions will receive up to £25,000 of additional support from the Welsh Government, Economy Minister, Vaughan...
New research has showed that Covid has resulted in UK holidaymakers taking increased staycations and camping trips, with 40% of the population (equivalent of 26.7 million...
A new partnership agreement has seen hundred of thousands of pounds secured to promote tourism in Carmarthenshire’s Kidwelly and Mynydd-y-garreg. Kidwelly Town Council has struck up...
People living in Wales who have received the Covid vaccine will be able to access their vaccination status via the internet from today [25 June] to...
Swansea Council’s contact tracing and IT teams are making it possible for Welsh people who have an essential reason to travel internationally to get vaccination certificates...
Two cruise ships are making stops in Swansea this week, bringing tourists from around the UK. The Island Sky arrived in the city’s port today (21 June)...
Millions of holidaymakers are prepared to travel to amber-listed countries despite having to quarantine when they get back. A new study has found that one in...
The latest research by Butter, the UK’s only Buy Now Pay Later (BNPL) travel agency, has revealed the varying cost of a UK staycation this summer depending...
Travellers returning to Wales from Portugal will need to self-isolate on their return after the Welsh Government confirmed the popular holiday destination will be moving to...
Some of the most exciting planes and airborne stunt shows are set to be flying high over Swansea next summer after the pandemic forced this year’s...
Visitors are being urged to pack lateral flow tests in their suitcases if they are holidaying in Wales from areas in the UK with higher rates...
Most Brits will be swapping trips abroad for a staycation this summer – some of whom will spend their holiday under canvas. To help ensure they...
Bus operator First Cymru has released a sneak preview on its social media channels of one of its new open-top double deckers in a beach-themed “Cymru...
Pembrey Country Park is celebrating after winning the prestigious Blue Flag status. Cefn Sidan has been awarded the most Blue Flags in Wales since 1988, winning...
Green listed Portugal scores on both counts as Holiday Money Report unveils the best bargain holiday hotspots and holidaymakers’ favourites After being named one of 12...
Caswell Bay, Langland Bay and Port Eynon have all been awarded the prestigious international Blue Flag status for 2021 – just in time for the late...
International travel will restart for people in Wales from Monday 17 May, the Welsh Government has confirmed today – but the first minister urges people to...
Staff at Plantasia are celebrating the birth of two endangered species at the Swansea venue. In early April a baby Egyptian tortoise was born, and that...
A four-star holiday accommodation overlooking one of the UK’s largest and most iconic beaches, Pendine Sands is up for lease. Carmarthenshire County Council is inviting expressions...
One of Pembrokeshire’s best-loved family destinations has announced it will be unveiling several new attractions in June, ready for the summer holidays. Among the new features...
British dog owners feel their dogs are the unsung heroes of the pandemic, boosting moods and even providing as much support as friends and family members...
According to new research, foreign holidays are off the cards for most Brits this year, with only 13% saying they would be happy to travel overseas. ...
Research by hotel booking platform, Hoo, has revealed that hotel room rates surrounding Britain’s nudist beaches cost 57% more than the UK average. Hoo looked at the...
While Wally the walrus may have packed pretty lightly for his Pembrokeshire holiday, the Pembrokeshire Coast National Park Authority is advising people to plan ahead this...
A British healthcare company which operates across the UK providing private COVID-19 testing for airline passengers, private individuals and businesses, has called upon the UK Government to “stop sitting on the fence” over...
As the 2021 Senedd election approaches, the coach industry in Wales has set out its plan for an ambitious recovery from the Covid-19 pandemic, including grants...
A warm welcome awaits visitors to the west says the Pembrokeshire Coast National Park Authority but it’s urging everyone to plan ahead as it prepares for...
A further £150 million has been made available to support Welsh businesses in dealing with the continued impact of the coronavirus pandemic. Last week, the Welsh...
Carmarthenshire County Council has secured an additional £1.5 million for a second phase of the Celtic Routes tourism project. The successful bid was made on behalf...
The Welsh Government has announced a further £30 million for hospitality, leisure and tourism businesses affected by ongoing coronavirus restrictions. It has also confirmed that pending...
Cllr Myles Langstone, Conservative Senedd Candidate for Gower, has called on the Welsh Government to take plans for a tourism tax off the table immediately to...
Tourism operators around Swansea are delighted that the area has been praised by one of the world’s most influential media organisations. The renowned New York Times...
The Welsh Government’s latest £180m Economic Resilience Fund package to support tourism, hospitality and leisure businesses affected by coronavirus restrictions will open for applications at 12pm...