Best of Wales celebrated at the National Tourism Awards for Wales
The National Tourism Awards for Wales took place on Thursday 27th March at Venue Cymru, Llandudno. Tourism businesses from across Wales are being given their chance to shine at a prestigious awards ceremony.
The Cabinet Secretary opened the celebration of tourism as part of the Visit Wales Year of Croeso, recognising those who have gone above and beyond in shaping Wales' tourism landscape.
Awards were presented to outstanding businesses and individuals. A total of 48 finalists from across Wales were shortlisted in 12 categories ranging from Best Attraction to Best Event and including awards for Sustainable Tourism, Accessibility and Inclusivity and Dog Friendliness
Winners included Gwesty Plas Dinas in Caernarfon, which was named Best Hotel; Rock UK Summit Centre in Treharris, which picked up the prize for Best Activity, Experience or Tour – and Charly Dix from Lan y Môr in Saundersfoot who was celebrated as a Rising Star.
As part of Year of Croeso, there was also a special “Croeso Award” presented in memory of the late Ian Edwards, Chief Executive of The Celtic Collection and ICC Wales in recognition of his services to tourism and hospitality.
Speaking at the awards ceremony, the Cabinet Secretary said:“Tourism is integral to the fabric of Welsh life, and Wales has an inherently strong offer so let's not leave the celebrating to one night a year. “The future is filled with opportunities. Let’s give people experiencing Wales in the weeks, months and years ahead an even bigger Welsh Croeso!”
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Finalists
Huge da iawn / well done to finalists and winners. The full list of award winners and highlights of the celebrations can be found on The National Tourism Awards website.
