Visit Wales facts for kids
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Native name
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Croeso Cymru (Welsh)
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Visit Wales (which is Croeso Cymru in Welsh) is like the official team for tourism in Wales. It's part of the Welsh Government. Their main job is to tell everyone how amazing Wales is for visitors. They also help businesses that are part of the tourism industry in Wales.
How Visit Wales Started
Visit Wales wasn't always called that! It started as the Wales Tourist Board in 1969. This was because of a special law about tourism. Later, in 2006, the Wales Tourist Board became part of the Welsh Government. This is when it changed its name to Visit Wales.
In March 2020, during a difficult time, Visit Wales changed its message. Instead of saying "Visit Wales," they asked people to "Visit Wales. Later." They also asked people not to travel around Wales unnecessarily. This was to help keep everyone safe.
Visit Wales works to make tourism in Wales even better. They want to help businesses grow in a way that is good for everyone. Their main goal is to make sure tourism helps Wales's economy, its people, and its culture. They want more visitors to come to Wales each year. They also want these visits to be valuable for both the visitors and Wales.
Tourism in Wales
- People who visit Wales spend a lot of money. They spend over £8 million every day! This adds up to about £3 billion each year. This money helps many businesses and people in Wales.
- About 140,000 people in Wales work in tourism. This means about 9% of all jobs in Wales are related to tourism. This is a big part of the country's economy.
One of the most popular places to visit in Wales is the Museum of Welsh Life. More than 600,000 people visit it every year!
There are many places to stay in Wales, like hotels and guesthouses. There are over 80,000 beds available for visitors.
Tourist Information Centres
Before 2020, there were 65 special places called tourist information centres across Wales. These centres help visitors find out about local places. They can also help people book places to stay.
These centres are very helpful for the 13 million visitors who come to Wales each year. Many different groups run these centres. Visit Wales helps make sure they all offer great information and customer service.
See also
- VisitBritain
- VisitEngland
- VisitScotland
