Welsh Assembly Government

Tourism

Tourism is big business in Wales.Tourists spend over £8 million a day on trips to Wales, amounting to around £3 billion a year.

Tourism is a hugely competitive, dynamic and constantly-changing industry.

Visit Wales is the Welsh Assembly Government’s tourism team, within the Department for Heritage. Visit Wales is responsible for the promotion and development of tourism in Wales.

This is the tourism industry section of the website. Here you will find information on the benefits of the Visit Wales star grading scheme, information on marketing and public relations opportunities for your business, market trends and the latest tourism industry news.

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Planning a short break in Wales? For advice and information on holidays in Wales, please visit the VisitWales consumer website (external link)