Episode 1

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30th Aug 2024

Industry Outlook for the Tourism and Hospitality Sector in Wales

In our inaugural episode of Tourism Wales, Business News Wales editor Gemma Casey delves into various pressing issues affecting the tourism and hospitality sectors in Wales. Topics include poor weather, the economic impacts of the Ukraine war, rising energy and fuel costs, and significant policy and regulation challenges introduced by the Welsh Government. This episode features insightful discussions with Jim Jones, CEO of North Wales Tourism; Lisa Francis, Policy Advocate at Wales Tourism Alliance; Zoe Hawkins, Chief Executive of Mid Wales Tourism; and Frankie Hobro, Director at Anglesey Sea Zoo.

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About the Podcast

Tourism Wales
Tourism Wales is a podcast series dedicated to exploring the challenges, progress, and opportunities within Wales' tourism and hospitality sectors. Featuring insights from industry leaders and businesses across Wales, our goal is to highlight the key issues and developments for everyone working in the industry.

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mark powney

Business News Wales is a Welsh-owned independent media and communications business with a team of journalists and storytellers located in all regions of Wales.

Our wide-ranging menu of platforms, communication services, and highly targeted distribution networks offers our clients a proven, strategically connected one-stop-shop solution for all regions and business sectors in Wales and beyond.