https://www.breakingtravelnews.com/tags/tag/wales tourism/ Wales Tourism News en Breaking Travel News Copyright 2026 2026-04-19T09:31:05+00:00 https://www.breakingtravelnews.com/news/article/ixora-hotel-spa-unveils-the-ultimate-getaway-experience/ https://www.breakingtravelnews.com/news/article/ixora-hotel-spa-unveils-the-ultimate-getaway-experience/ IXORA Hotel & Spa is proud to mark the arrival of a new era in Welsh hospitality. Nestled in the picturesque Snowdonia National Park (Parc Cenedlaethol Eryri), IXORA offers a luxurious blend of adventure and relaxation, setting the benchmark for cutting-edge hospitality in the region. Sat, 08 Mar 2025 08:09:29 +0000 https://www.breakingtravelnews.com/news/article/bikepark-wales-and-natural-resources-wales-sign-new-lease-to-rewild-mountai/ https://www.breakingtravelnews.com/news/article/bikepark-wales-and-natural-resources-wales-sign-new-lease-to-rewild-mountai/ BikePark Wales, the UK’s premier mountain bike venue, along with Natural Resources Wales announce a stunning plan to transform 400 acres of Welsh mountainside. Natural Resources Wales (NRW), which manages the Welsh Government Woodland Estate, has worked closely with BikePark Wales since its first breaking trail in 2013, but a new lease set to be signed in June 2024 is an unprecedented step forward for both parties. Tue, 06 Aug 2024 06:23:09 +0000 https://www.breakingtravelnews.com/news/article/proposed-welsh-tourism-tax-could-impact-uk-domestic-travel-recovery/ https://www.breakingtravelnews.com/news/article/proposed-welsh-tourism-tax-could-impact-uk-domestic-travel-recovery/ With Wales proposing the introduction of a tourism tax in autumn 2022, possibly causing travelers to boycott Welsh holidays, this has the potential to disrupt the overall post-pandemic recovery of the UK’s travel industry. Thu, 21 Apr 2022 13:00:45 +0000 https://www.breakingtravelnews.com/focus/article/breaking-travel-news-investigates-zip-world-tower-south-wales/ https://www.breakingtravelnews.com/focus/article/breaking-travel-news-investigates-zip-world-tower-south-wales/ As the tourism sector reopens in Wales, Breaking Travel News editor, Chris O’Toole, here visits the new Zip World Tower in Rhigos to find out how the attraction is contributing to the regeneration of the local area Mon, 16 Aug 2021 14:25:40 +0000 https://www.breakingtravelnews.com/news/article/ukhospitality-cymru-calls-for-reopening-in-wales/ https://www.breakingtravelnews.com/news/article/ukhospitality-cymru-calls-for-reopening-in-wales/ The body argued it is time to lift remaining restrictions on the hospitality industry and give visitors to Wales simple and clear messages about staying safe. Mon, 12 Jul 2021 07:26:49 +0000 https://www.breakingtravelnews.com/news/article/folly-farm-waves-flag-for-sustainability-in-wales/ https://www.breakingtravelnews.com/news/article/folly-farm-waves-flag-for-sustainability-in-wales/ Pembrokeshire zoo, Folly Farm, has upgraded its popular outdoor go karts to sustainable, electric models as part of its ongoing commitment to sustainability. Fri, 02 Jul 2021 11:41:51 +0000 https://www.breakingtravelnews.com/news/article/llys-y-fran-lake-redevelopment-comes-to-fruition/ https://www.breakingtravelnews.com/news/article/llys-y-fran-lake-redevelopment-comes-to-fruition/ A new outdoor activity centre and waterside cabin is being built to support walkers, cyclists and watersports enthusiasts. It will include a food stop, meeting rooms, changing facilities and cycle hire. Thu, 14 Jan 2021 05:15:49 +0000 https://www.breakingtravelnews.com/news/article/scotland-and-wales-remove-greece-from-quarantine-safe-list/ https://www.breakingtravelnews.com/news/article/scotland-and-wales-remove-greece-from-quarantine-safe-list/ Quarantine restrictions will be imposed from tomorrow on people travelling from Greece to Scotland, the Scottish government has announced. Welsh authorities confirmed a similar move. Wed, 02 Sep 2020 08:35:51 +0000 https://www.breakingtravelnews.com/news/article/contiki-launches-new-wales-retreat/ https://www.breakingtravelnews.com/news/article/contiki-launches-new-wales-retreat/ A guided constellation walk, free flow yoga, paddle boarding, foraging, crafting and campfire cooking are all highlights of the new Wild Wellness Retreat Wales trip from youth travel expert Contiki. Thu, 27 Aug 2020 00:08:38 +0000 https://www.breakingtravelnews.com/news/article/voco-makes-european-debut-with-first-wales-property/ https://www.breakingtravelnews.com/news/article/voco-makes-european-debut-with-first-wales-property/ The 142-room hotel sits on Cardiff Bay, with floor-to-ceiling windows offering guests stunning views of the waterfront, including the murmuration of starlings over the water at dusk. Tue, 27 Nov 2018 09:57:44 +0000 https://www.breakingtravelnews.com/news/article/qatar-airways-touches-down-in-wales-for-first-time/ https://www.breakingtravelnews.com/news/article/qatar-airways-touches-down-in-wales-for-first-time/ The first Qatar Airways flight from Doha to Cardiff, the capital city of Wales, touched down earlier at Cardiff Airport, where it was welcomed with a celebratory water cannon salute and greeted by the mayor of the Vale of Glamorgan, Janice Charles. Wed, 02 May 2018 08:54:07 +0000 https://www.breakingtravelnews.com/news/article/qatar-airways-signs-wales-marketing-partnership/ https://www.breakingtravelnews.com/news/article/qatar-airways-signs-wales-marketing-partnership/ In anticipation of the inaugural Qatar Airways flight to Cardiff in May 2018, a marketing partnership agreement has been signed between Welsh government and the airline. Mon, 19 Mar 2018 07:28:34 +0000 https://www.breakingtravelnews.com/news/article/hotel-indigo-cardiff-welcomes-first-guests-to-welsh-capital/ https://www.breakingtravelnews.com/news/article/hotel-indigo-cardiff-welcomes-first-guests-to-welsh-capital/ Visitors to Cardiff are now able to enjoy a new hotel experience as Hotel Indigo Cardiff, managed by Redefine|BDL Hotels, opens its doors within the heart of the Welsh capital. Fri, 01 Dec 2017 12:26:32 +0000 https://www.breakingtravelnews.com/news/article/visitwales-unveils-wales-way-scenic-tours/ https://www.breakingtravelnews.com/news/article/visitwales-unveils-wales-way-scenic-tours/ VisitWales has announced the launch of The Wales Way, a family of three national scenic touring routes that cross the country’s most epic landscapes, showcasing its fascinating history, coastlines and attractions. Fri, 17 Nov 2017 10:02:59 +0000 https://www.breakingtravelnews.com/news/article/qatar-airways-to-launch-flights-to-cardiff-airport-wales/ https://www.breakingtravelnews.com/news/article/qatar-airways-to-launch-flights-to-cardiff-airport-wales/ Qatar Airways will begin operating daily direct flights from Cardiff Airport, with the inaugural flight due to depart on May 1st, 2018. The new service between the Welsh capital and Doha will be operated on a Boeing 787 Dreamliner. Wed, 13 Sep 2017 14:50:37 +0000 https://www.breakingtravelnews.com/news/article/tiny-rebel-unveils-new-brewery-and-bar/ https://www.breakingtravelnews.com/news/article/tiny-rebel-unveils-new-brewery-and-bar/ Tiny Rebel brewery has opened its new brewery and bar site in Newport, Wales, and beer fans from around the world are invited to immerse themselves in the experience. Mon, 10 Jul 2017 08:54:25 +0000 https://www.breakingtravelnews.com/news/article/historic-locomotive-steams-back-to-snowdon-summit-after-17-years/ https://www.breakingtravelnews.com/news/article/historic-locomotive-steams-back-to-snowdon-summit-after-17-years/ Cherished steam engine Loco #5 has returned to service with Snowdon Mountain Railway, carrying passengers to the mountain’s summit for the first time in 17 years. Loco #5 is now the railway’s premier locomotive, following a comprehensive £60,000 refit and refurbishment of the engine. Mon, 10 Jul 2017 08:43:37 +0000 https://www.breakingtravelnews.com/news/article/ukinbound-headed-to-cardiff-for-annual-convention/ https://www.breakingtravelnews.com/news/article/ukinbound-headed-to-cardiff-for-annual-convention/ UKinbound has confirmed that its next annual convention will take place in Cardiff, from February 7th-9th next year. Following the success of this year’s convention in Plymouth, Cardiff will welcome over 250 UKinbound members for three days of insightful debates, addresses from keynote speakers and networking opportunities in and around Cardiff. Mon, 13 Feb 2017 10:14:01 +0000 https://www.breakingtravelnews.com/focus/article/breaking-travel-news-interview-peter-florence-director-hay-festival/ https://www.breakingtravelnews.com/focus/article/breaking-travel-news-interview-peter-florence-director-hay-festival/ The 29th edition of the Hay festival welcomed over 250,000 visitors with its stellar line-up of literary artistes, musicians, thinkers and more. Set in the Welsh border town of Hay-on-Wye the festival has been called ‘Woodstock for the Mind’ by Bill Clinton former President of the USA. Phil Blizzard here chats with festival director Peter Florence in the ‘Town of Books’ to find out about this edition of the event. Mon, 06 Jun 2016 09:04:39 +0000 https://www.breakingtravelnews.com/news/article/new-visitor-centre-to-open-at-royal-mint-in-may/ https://www.breakingtravelnews.com/news/article/new-visitor-centre-to-open-at-royal-mint-in-may/ The Royal Mint’s new Visitor Centre will open to the public on May 18th, offering unprecedented access to the fascinating processes involved in producing the coins in our pockets. Visitors will meet the experts on hand to share their knowledge and passion for making coins and there will be the opportunity for people to strike their very own coin as a memento of the visit. Located in south Wales, visitors to the centre will for the first time ever be able to go behind the scenes at the world’s leading export mint and follow the journey of a coin, from ‘blank to a bank’. Wed, 02 Mar 2016 10:04:52 +0000 https://www.breakingtravelnews.com/news/article/new-tourism-strategy-launched-in-wales/ https://www.breakingtravelnews.com/news/article/new-tourism-strategy-launched-in-wales/ The Welsh Government has this week announced a new tourism strategy for Wales, which aims to grow the sector by ten per cent over the next seven years. The new strategy, which was devised by Visit Wales’ new chief executive of tourism and marketing Manon Williams, concentrates on further developing Wales’ high quality, iconic products and events to enhance the country’s reputation. Wed, 19 Jun 2013 10:43:42 +0000 https://www.breakingtravelnews.com/news/article/edwina-hart-launches-scheme-to-provide-free-internet-for-visitors-to-wales/ https://www.breakingtravelnews.com/news/article/edwina-hart-launches-scheme-to-provide-free-internet-for-visitors-to-wales/ Business and Tourism Minister Edwina Hart today has launched a scheme by Visit Wales and mobile provider Three to provide tourists with free internet access. Thu, 01 Nov 2012 17:30:57 +0000 https://www.breakingtravelnews.com/news/article/new-beacon-climbing-centre-attracts-visitors-to-wales/ https://www.breakingtravelnews.com/news/article/new-beacon-climbing-centre-attracts-visitors-to-wales/ The Beacon Climbing Centre is now open for business at its new location in the former Barcud Studio on Caernarfon’s Cibyn Estate. Fri, 03 Aug 2012 23:30:51 +0000