Industry leaders are warning that plans for a visitor levy in Wales are too broad and risk ‘sidelining’ the tourism sector. UKHospitality Cymru says it is concerned that current plans include no specific ring-fencing of funds to improve tourism. In its response to the Senedd’s Finance Committee consultation on the draft visitor levy legislation, the
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13 January 2025
Anglesey Council has welcomed plans to set up a new multi stakeholder task force to secure the future of Holyhead Port. The UK’s second busiest port has been closed to all ships and vehicles since December 7th due to damage caused to vital berthing infrastructure in the wake of Storm Darragh. The task force will be led
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