Visit Wales facts for kids
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Croeso Cymru (Welsh)
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Visit Wales (which is Croeso Cymru in Welsh) is the official tourism group for the Welsh Government. Its main job is to tell people all over the world how amazing Wales is for visitors. It also helps businesses in Wales that are part of the tourism industry, like hotels, restaurants, and attractions.
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How Visit Wales Started
Visit Wales began its journey as the Wales Tourist Board in 1969. This happened because of a law called the Development of Tourism Act. Later, in 1992, another law helped it promote Wales even more to people from other countries.
In 2006, the Wales Tourist Board officially became part of the Welsh Assembly Government. This meant it stopped being a separate group and joined the government directly. Since then, it has been known as Visit Wales.
In March 2020, Visit Wales changed its main message. Instead of saying "Visit Wales," it asked people to "Visit Wales. Later." This was a special request for people to avoid traveling to tourist spots in Wales at that time. They also asked everyone to avoid any unnecessary travel within Wales.
What Visit Wales Does
Visit Wales works to make tourism in Wales better for everyone. It helps the tourism industry grow in a way that is good for the environment and local communities. The main goal of Visit Wales is to make sure tourism helps Wales become more successful. This includes improving its economy, social life, and culture.
Visit Wales has a few key aims:
- To make the "Wales" brand stronger and more well-known for tourism.
- To focus on new ideas and investments in tourism.
- To encourage more visitors to come to Wales each year.
- To increase the amount of money visitors spend in Wales.
Tourism in Wales
Tourism in Wales Tourism is a very important part of the Welsh economy.
- Visitors spend over £8 million every day on trips in Wales. This adds up to about £3 billion each year.
- Tourism directly contributes about 3.7% to the total value of everything produced in Wales.
- Around 140,000 people in Wales work in tourism. This means about 9% of all jobs in Wales are in the tourism industry. For comparison, about 2% of jobs in Wales are in farming, forestry, and fishing.
One of the most popular places to visit in Wales is the Museum of Welsh Life. More than 600,000 people visit this museum every year. Wales also has many places for visitors to stay, with over 80,000 beds available in hotels, guesthouses, and other serviced accommodations.
Tourist Information Centres
Before 2020, there were 65 tourist information centres (TICs) located across Wales. These centers are very helpful for visitors. They offer local information, help people book places to stay, and provide other useful services.
These centers serve the 13 million visitors who come to Wales every year. Over 40 different groups manage these TICs. Visit Wales works with them to make sure all centers offer good service. They also ensure the information provided is accurate and helpful.
See also
- VisitBritain
- VisitEngland
- VisitScotland
