Wales Office Ministers back Wales Tourism Week. Image may be NSFW.
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From its adrenalin fuelled mountain bike trails to the historical tales encased in its museums and grand historical architecture, Wales Office Ministers will highlight that Wales is open for business as they mark the start of Wales Tourism Week (22 Feb – 3 March).
Wales Tourism Week 2014 is a week-long celebration of events, showcasing the quality and vibrancy of the visitor experiences and the value the tourism industry brings to the Welsh economy.
The visits come in a year where the eyes of the world will fall on Wales, as the Celtic Manor Resort prepares to host world leaders at the 2014 NATO Summit. The City of Swansea and Carmarthenshire will also pay tribute to its most famous son through a range of commemorations of the Dylan Thomas centenary.
Wales Office Ministers will each mark this year’s Wales Tourism Week celebrations with visits to tourist destinations across the country, and highlight that – in spite of the recent weather conditions – Wales’ is open for tourism business.
Last year the tourism economy in Wales is estimated to have contributed £6.9 billion to UK GDP, whilst also supporting over 200,000 jobs in Wales. In the first three quarters of 2013, Wales attracted 702,000 international visitors to its shores, spending £289million.
With a view to promoting some of Wales’ leading tourist attractions to overseas visitors, the Secretary of State will host the Indonesian Ambassador, His Excellency Mr. Teuku Mohammad Hamzah Thayeb on a visit to Chirk Castle in Wrexham during Wales Tourism Week.
Secretary of State for Wales, David Jones said:
“Increasing tourism in the UK is a key priority for this Government, and capturing a larger share of the international spend we are attracting is a key challenge for Wales.
The tourism sector makes a vital contribution to the social and economic wellbeing of Wales, and it is crucial that we do all we can to attract visitors from home and overseas to experience our rich culture and deep history.”Image may be NSFW.
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