Emily Price
A new report has found that Welsh Government policies are one of the biggest concerns of tourism operators in Wales.
The Wales tourism Business Barometer 2024 surveyed 900 people from sectors such as serviced accommodation, self-catering, campsites, attractions and pubs.
The report was carried out by Government Social Research on behalf of the Welsh Government.
It looked at 2023 performance across the tourism sector as well as booking levels and expectations for 2024.
It found that high operating costs and Welsh Government policies are the two most frequently mentioned concerns.
The report noted a sense of helplessness among some operators that they can’t do anything to minimise the impact of policies which are unfavourable for them.
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The results showed a challenging picture for 2023 with self-catering recording the most difficult year.
Attractions performed well, but most other sectors struggled to increase customer levels compared to…
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