£10M grant confirmed for Venue Cymru in Llandudno, UK. Renovation plans proceed after funding concerns were addressed. Venue Cymru Grant Confirmed: Readers Say it’s a ‘Money Pit’ at £10 Million The UK government granted Venue Cymru £10 million. This money will help with renovations in Llandudno. The prior government promised this funding earlier, and people…
Bristol Lib Dems suggest a visitor tax to fund cultural heritage and sustain tourism, mirroring Manchester’s initiative. Lib Dems Propose Tourist Tax for Bristol to Boost City Funds Bristol councillors will meet next week. They plan to agree on the budget for the year. The Green Party suggests cuts of about £43 million and they…
Conwy committee approves plan to convert Llys Gwydir into two self-contained, three-bedroom apartments. Llanrwst Office Set to Become an ‘Apart-Hotel’ After Approval A Llanrwst office is becoming an ‘apart-hotel’. Conwy’s committee approved the plan in February. Rhys Owen applied to change Llys Gwydir’s use. The location is on Parc Ty Gwyn. The apartments will have…
Swansea Council is considering changes to dog walking rules on the city beach. A vote is scheduled for February 20th. Swansea Council Considers Changes for Dog Walkers on City Beach Swansea beach is popular. Rules about dogs cause debate, as dogs are banned on parts of it from May 1 to September 30. The ban…
Wales to introduce tourist tax in 2027, sparking worry among tourism leaders about deterring visitors through added costs. Welsh Tourism Faces New Local Tax Rules Causing Industry Concerns Wales will permit local tourist taxes beginning in 2027. Councils can add extra charges, surprising tourism leaders. Some worry it will scare away visitors. The base tax…
Cambridge considers toilet closures and higher parking fees due to an £11.5m deficit. This move sparks tourism and public health concerns. Tourism Risked as Cambridge Mulls Toilet Cuts and Parking Fee Hike Cambridge might close some public toilets. Swimming and parking costs could also increase soon. These changes depend on budget approval. The opposition calls…
Sblash Aqua Park in Penmaenmawr, Conwy, is expanding this spring with new attractions after a successful first year. Popular Sblash Aqua Park Plans Expansion for a Bigger Debut in 2025 Hey, guess what’s coming back? Sblash Aqua Park is reopening. It’s in Penmaenmawr, Conwy. It was super popular last year with over 6,000 people visiting!…
Venue Cymru in Llandudno secures £10m, but relocating the local library to the theatre is proving controversial with locals. Llandudno Venue Cymru to Receive £10m, Library Plan Sparks Debate Llandudno will get £10m for Venue Cymru. Funding was uncertain after the government changed. The prior government announced the money in Spring Budget 2024. The new…
Welsh councils may add to tourist taxes from 2027. This surprises tourism leaders who fear the impact on prices and visitors. Wales Councils Could Add Premiums to Tourist Tax Starting in 2027 Wales will let councils add to tourist taxes. These taxes start in 2027. Some tourism leaders didn’t know about this, and they are…
Blackpool Pleasure Beach gets approval for 18 self-contained holiday apartments on Ocean Boulevard, part of The Boulevard Hotel. Pleasure Beach Plans Holiday Apartments for Blackpool Resort Blackpool Pleasure Beach can build new lodging. The resort already owns two hotels. They received permission from council planners. Eighteen units on Ocean Boulevard will transform, becoming self-contained holiday…