Bulletins/Updates

16 December News Bulletin: Proposed new licensing scheme to level the playing field and improve the standard of visitor accommodation in Wales

15 December Tourism Industry Update

12 December News Bulletin: “Llwybrau. Wales, by Trails” - Resources and assets now available

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25 November Tourism Industry Update

16 November News Bulletin: Oral Statement: Statutory licensing scheme for all visitor accommodation in Wales (by Vaughan Gething MS, Minister for the Economy, 15 November)

04 November Tourism Industry Update

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28 October News Bulletin: Opportunities to meet and do business with international operators

26 October News Bulletin: Visit Wales marketing industry update: post-event resources now available

05 October News Bulletin: REMINDER: Visit Wales marketing industry update online session

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30 September Tourism Industry Update

28 September News Bulletin: Opportunities to exhibit at global business events exhibitions 2023

27 September News Bulletin: Wales at the FIFA World Cup: Economy Minister unveils Welsh Government projects to take Wales to the World

23 September News Bulletin: Visit Wales autumn / winter marketing industry update online session, 13 October 2022, 10.30am – 12pm: REGISTRATION NOW OPEN

20 September News Bulletin: Have your say on a visitor levy for Wales

08 September News Bulletin: Hold the Date: Visit Wales marketing - online session

02 September Tourism Industry Update

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15 August News Bulletin: Written Statement - FIFA World Cup 2022 (by Vaughan Gething MS, Minister for the Economy, 15 August)

12 August Tourism Industry Update

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28 July Tourism Industry Update

22 July News Bulletin: World Travel Market (WTM), 7-9 November 2022 - register by 29 July 2022

15 July Tourism Industry Update

07 July News Bulletin: First Minister visits sunny Saundersfoot to celebrate Wales as top tourism spot; WRITTEN STATEMENT: Croeso activity to support the tourism and hospitality industry; Oak sapling given by the people of Wales to mark HM The Queen’s Platinum Jubilee

04 July News Bulletin: New package of measures to address high numbers of second homes

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30 June News Bulletin: WRITTEN STATEMENT: Exploring Reform of the School Year

24 June Tourism Industry Update

09 June Tourism Industry Update

08 June News Bulletin: Supporting Swansea entrepreneurs and accommodation developments

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27 May News Bulletin: Coronavirus regulations to end in Wales

26 May Tourism Industry Update

24 May News Bulletin: WRITTEN STATEMENT: The classification of self-catering accommodation for local tax purposes

20 May News Bulletin: £2.9m boost for Wales’ Brilliant Basics - the little things which make a big difference to a holiday experience

16 May News Bulletin: Tourism and hospitality: a great sector to work in, which helps important experiences come to life – Economy Minister Vaughan Gething

12 May Tourism Industry Update

11 May News Bulletin: First Minister celebrates 10 years of the Wales Coast Path

06 May News Bulletin: Face coverings retained in health and social care settings

06 May News Bulletin: Opportunities to attend Travel Trade exhibitions and workshops 2022 & 2023

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27 April Tourism Industry Update

14 April News Bulletin: “Everything we do helps protect us and the people around us” – First Minister Mark Drakeford

08 April Tourism Industry Update

04 April News Bulletin: Pembrokeshire tourism businesses gear up for Easter

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30 March News Bulletin: Skills; Celebrating Hospitality in Wales; We’re Good to Go scheme ends

25 March News Bulletin: Cautious approach to coronavirus protections to continue

24 March Tourism Industry Update

21 March News Bulletin: Opportunities to exhibit at global business event exhibitions 2022

11 March Tourism Industry Update

10 March News Bulletin: Wales Coast Path 10th anniversary celebrations: How your business can get involved to make the most of promotional opportunities

04 March News Bulletin: Long-term plan to live with coronavirus safely

02 March News Bulletin: New tax rules for second homes

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28 February News Bulletin: Face covering legal requirement lifted in many indoor public places

25 February Tourism Industry Update

21 February News Bulletin: The Wonders of Wales in Winter

18 February Tourism Industry Update

18 February News Bulletin: Covid pass no longer required for indoor or outdoor events

11 February News Bulletin: Coronavirus protections relaxed as cases fall; COVID-19 UK Consumer sentiment tracker survey – Wales Profile

10 February News Bulletin: Next step in development of tourism tax

04 February Tourism Industry Update

01 February News Bulletin: Apprenticeship Week, 7-13 February 2022: Get Involved!

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28 January News Bulletin: Wales completes move to alert level 0

26 January News Bulletin: Self-isolation period reduced; International Travel - Statement by the First Minister, Mark Drakeford MS

21 January News Bulletin: Phased easing of Covid restrictions to continue; Sports fans return to outdoor events as Spectator Sports Fund is allocated

19 January Tourism Industry Update

18 January News Bulletin: Applications open for emergency financial support from Economic Resilience Fund; Emergency Business Fund now open

14 January News Bulletin: Plan to ease alert level 2 protections announced

13 January Tourism Industry Update

07 January News Bulletin: People asked to keep Wales safe as alert level 2 measures stay in place; Alert level 2; COVID-19 SAFETY REMINDERS; COVID-19 Economic Resilience Fund (ERF) Business Support; Written Statement: International Travel Changes

31 December: Bulletin - Written Statement: Review of the Health Protection (Coronavirus Restrictions) (No.5) (Wales) Regulations 2020

30 December: Bulletin - COVID-19 ERF Business Support – December 2021 February 2022 Eligibility Checker

29 December: Bulletin - Keep Wales Safe as omicron surges

23 December: Bulletin - £120m financial support for businesses in Wales impacted by Omicron; Alert level 2 (from 26 December); COVID-19 safety reminders; Strengthened measures to keep Wales safe as omicron strikes; £5.25m Cultural Winter Stability Fund established; Non-Domestic Rates Relief for Businesses in 2022-23; Wellbeing and Mental Health

22 December: Bulletin - Strengthened measures to keep Wales safe as omicron strikes; Urgent - Request for Holiday Accommodation Businesses to provide accommodation for vulnerable groups

21 December: Bulletin - Sporting events to be played behind closed doors as omicron cases rise

20 December: Bulletin - Urgent - Request for Holiday Accommodation Businesses to provide accommodation for vulnerable groups; Budget to build stronger, fairer, greener Wales

17 December: Bulletin - New advice to keep Wales safe this Christmas

15 December Tourism Industry Update

10 December: Bulletin - Written Statement: Review of the Health Protection (Coronavirus Restriction) (No.5) (Wales) Regulations 2020; Booster best shot to protect against new variant – FM; COVID-19 Safety Reminders

10 December News Bulletin: Wales International Inbound Tourism Fund (WIITF)

08 December Tourism Industry Update

06 December: Bulletin - ‘Disrupt the transmission’ – latest Keep Wales Safe campaign launches; Written Statement: International travel changes

02 December Tourism Industry Update

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25 November Tourism Industry Update

23 November News Bulletin: £45m package to train staff and help Welsh SMEs grow; Next steps confirmed to tackle impact of second home ownership on Wales’ communities

19 November Tourism Industry Update

18 November: Bulletin - No changes to COVID rules as First Minister thanks Wales for help to bring case rates down

15 November: Bulletin - Extension of COVID Pass to help keep Wales open this winter; Reminder - NHS COVID Pass: promotional pack

11 November Tourism Industry Update

10 November: Bulletin - Senedd approves extension of NHS COVID Pass

04 November Tourism Industry Update

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29 October: Bulletin - Written Statement: Review of the Health Protection (Coronavirus Restriction) (No.5) (Wales) Regulations 2020; NHS COVID Pass: promotional pack; CMO statement 21 Day COVID-19 review

28 October Tourism Industry Update

26 October News Bulletin: What do you think of sustainable tourism?

22 October Tourism Industry Update

15 October Tourism Industry Update

11 October: Bulletin - Wales introduces COVID Pass for events and nightclubs

08 October: Bulletin - New plan to keep Wales open and safe during “challenging” winter ahead; NHS COVID Pass to be introduced from 11 October

07 October Tourism Industry Update 

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30 September Tourism Industry Update

27 September News Bulletin: Growing tourism for the good of Wales

23 September Tourism Industry Update

21 September News Bulletin: Establishing a statutory registration or licensing scheme for holiday accommodation operators in Wales

20 September News Bulletin: Brilliant Basics delivering memorable experiences

17 September: Bulletin - COVID Pass for events and nightclubs announced; COVID-19 booster vaccine roll out begins in Wales

16 September Tourism Industry Update 

09 September Tourism Industry Update 

02 September: Coronavirus: Tourism Industry Update

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27 August: Bulletin - No changes to Covid rules in Wales; ‘Diolch’ - Economy Minister, Vaughan Gething, thanks tourism and hospitality industry, staff and visitors ahead of the bank holiday weekend

26 August: Coronavirus: Tourism Industry Update

19 August Tourism Industry Update 

12 August: Coronavirus: Tourism Industry Update

10 August: Bulletin - Campaign highlights benefits of working in hospitality following staff shortages

06 August: Bulletin - Wales moves to alert level zero; Review of the Health Protection (Coronavirus Restriction) (No.5) (Wales) Regulations 2020

05 August: Coronavirus: Tourism Industry Update

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30 July: Bulletin - Changes to self-isolation for fully-vaccinated adults

29 July: Coronavirus: Tourism Industry Update

28 July News Bulletin: A new World Heritage Site for Wales

23 July: Bulletin - Written Statement: NHS Covid-19 App close contact notifications and self-isolation advice

22 July: Coronavirus: Tourism Industry Update

20 July News Bulletin: Enjoy the holidays and keep Wales safe this summer says Economy Minister; Keeping visitors and Wales safe this summer

16 July: Coronavirus: Tourism Industry Update

14 July: Bulletin - “Next steps towards a future with fewer covid rules” – First Minister

12 July: Bulletin - Face coverings to continue to help keep Wales safe

09 July: Coronavirus: Tourism Industry Update

02 July: Coronavirus: Tourism Industry Update

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30 June: Bulletin - Economy Minister confirms further Welsh Government support for businesses impacted by COVID restrictions; Full business rates discount continues in Wales

25 June: Bulletin - Review of the Health Protection (Coronavirus Restriction) (No.5) (Wales) Regulations 2020; Taking reasonable measures to minimise the risk of exposure to coronavirus in workplaces and premises open to the public

24 June: Coronavirus: Tourism Industry Update

23 June News Bulletin: Next week – a chance to join an online session specifically for industry partners:  “Helping Guests and Visitors to Stay Safer in the Outdoors - Ask the Experts”

21 June: Bulletin - “Welsh attractions are open and ready to welcome visitors” – Vaughan Gething

18 June: Bulletin - Rule changes on hold for 4 weeks as delta spreads

17 June: Coronavirus: Tourism Industry Update

14 June: Bulletin - Economy Minister confirms further Welsh Government support for businesses impacted by phased move to alert level 1

11 June: Coronavirus: Tourism Industry Update

04 June: Bulletin - First Minister confirms phased move to alert level one

03 June: Coronavirus: Tourism Industry Update

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28 May: Bulletin - New variants of coronavirus and travel – Frequently Asked Questions

27 May: Coronavirus: Tourism Industry Update

26 May: Bulletin - Written Statement - New variants of Coronavirus; Visitors urged to pack lateral flow tests if holidaying in Wales from areas in the UK with higher rates of Coronavirus

21 May: Coronavirus: Tourism Industry Update

14 May: Bulletin - Wales moves to alert level 2; New international travel rules for Wales confirmed by First Minister; Coronavirus (COVID-19) guidance and checklists for tourism and hospitality businesses

13 May: Coronavirus: Tourism Industry Update

12 May: Bulletin - Further support for Welsh businesses; Wales pilot test events get underway

07 May: Coronavirus: Tourism Industry Update

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30 April: Coronavirus: Tourism Industry Update

23 April: Coronavirus: Tourism Industry Update

20 April: Bulletin - Outdoor hospitality given go-ahead to reopen and rules on mixing outdoors relaxed in Wales

15 April: Coronavirus: Tourism Industry Update

12 April: Coronavirus: Tourism Industry Update

01 April: Bulletin - Moving Wales into Alert Level 3: First Minister sets out plans to further relax COVID restrictions; Coronavirus (COVID-19) Guidance for Tourism and Hospitality Businesses; Claiming Coronavirus Job Retention Scheme (CJRS)

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26 March: Bulletin - Wales’ tourism sector starts to re-open as restrictions are relaxed; Coronavirus (COVID-19) Guidance for Tourism and Hospitality Businesses

24 March: Coronavirus: Tourism Industry Update

22 March: Bulletin - Published today – “Let’s Shape the Future: working in partnership to reconstruct a resilient future for the visitor economy in Wales”

19 March: Bulletin - Welsh Government updates Coronavirus Control Plan

18 March: Coronavirus: Tourism Industry Update

12 March: Bulletin - Stay local – Wales takes first steps out of lockdown; Extra £150m to support businesses in Wales; Reopening of self-contained holiday accommodation; Addo - a pledge to keep Wales safe while staying local

11 March: Coronavirus: Tourism Industry Update

09 March: Bulletin - ERF Sector Specific Grant - now open

04 March: Coronavirus: Tourism Industry Update

03 March: Bulletin - Additional funding for Hospitality, Leisure and Tourism businesses; Guidance for Tourism and Hospitality Businesses; Welsh Government backs business in new campaign; £680m COVID cash boost for Wales

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26 February: Coronavirus: Tourism Industry Update

24 February: Bulletin - Queries regarding accepting bookings for the Easter period in self-contained holiday accommodation; Coronavirus control plan: alert levels in Wales (coming out of lockdown)

22 February: Bulletin - Stay-at-home restrictions will remain in place in Wales for a further three weeks

18 February: Coronavirus: Tourism Industry Update

11 February: Coronavirus: Tourism Industry Update

04 February: Coronavirus: Tourism Industry Update

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29 January: Bulletin - Welsh lockdown to continue and back to school plans; Details on £200m to support Welsh businesses; Written Statement: Second Homes in Wales; A Litter and Fly-tipping Free Wales

28 January: Coronavirus: Tourism Industry Update

25 January: Bulletin - ERF Sector Specific Grant and Funding Update

21 January: Coronavirus: Tourism Industry Update

20 January: Bulletin - More than £1.7 billion reaches businesses in Wales

14 January: Coronavirus: Tourism Industry Update

12 January: Bulletin - £180m fund for Hospitality, Leisure and Tourism businesses opens tomorrow (Wednesday); New Covid vaccination strategy published

08 January: Bulletin - First Minister - “Stay home to save lives”; ERF Sector Specific Grant; Coronavirus Job Retention Scheme; Request for Accommodation and other news

 

21 December: Bulletin - Alert Level 4 restrictions

18 December: Coronavirus: Tourism Industry Update

16 December: Bulletin - Higher-level restrictions to come into force to control coronavirus

14 December: Bulletin - Coronavirus Control Plan: Alert Levels in Wales – Written statement by Welsh Government; Closure of outdoor attractions; Eligibility checker for hospitality, leisure and tourism sectors fund live

11 December: Bulletin - Updated Covid control plan to be published; Eligibility checker for hospitality, leisure and tourism sectors fund goes live

10 December: Coronavirus: Tourism Industry Update

09 December: Bulletin - Christmas Bubble Guidance, Coronavirus self-isolation and quarantine reduced, EU Transition Discussion with UK and Welsh Government, virtual Britain & Ireland Marketplace (BIM) 2021

04 December: Coronavirus: Tourism Industry Update

01 December: Bulletin - FAQs for the ERF Restrictions Business Fund and Sector Specific Fund and new Coronavirus rules guidance available

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30 November: Bulletin - £340m support for Welsh businesses as new coronavirus rules announced; FAQs and Guidance

26 November: Coronavirus: Tourism Industry Update

20 November: Coronavirus: Tourism Industry Update

12 November: Coronavirus: Tourism Industry Update

09 November: Bulletin - Firebreak lockdown in Wales ends

06 November: Coronavirus: Tourism Industry Update

05 November: Bulletin - COVID-19: Guidance about the coronavirus rules that will be in place from Monday 9 November

02 November: Bulletin - New national COVID-19 measures for Wales: First Minister says people not rules are key to our response. Furlough Scheme Extended

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30 October: Coronavirus: Tourism Industry Update

28 October: Bulletin - ERF Phase 3 Business Development Grant; Lockdown Business Fund

26 October: Bulletin - ERF Phase 3; Extra £10million package; Firebreak FAQs; Business Closures

23 October: Coronavirus: Tourism Industry Update

23 October: Urgent - Request for Holiday Accommodation Businesses to provide accommodation for vulnerable groups

20 October: Bulletin - £300m for Welsh businesses

19 October: Bulletin: National coronavirus fire-break to be introduced in Wales on Friday

16 October: Coronavirus: Tourism Industry Update

14 October: Bulletin - Wales to introduce travel restrictions to prevent the spread of coronavirus

12 October: Bulletin - City of Bangor local restrictions; Tourism, Economic Resilience Fund – eligibility checker; Job Support Scheme

09 October: Coronavirus: Tourism Industry Update

07 October: Bulletin - Economic Resilience Fund - Find out if your business is eligible for support from the third phase

01 October: Coronavirus: Tourism Industry Update

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30 September: Bulletin - Local coronavirus restrictions introduced to control outbreaks in North Wales; Local lockdowns – frequently asked questions; Visitors from areas with higher incidence of coronavirus; Reminder: New measures introduced for hospitality businesses - questions and answers.

28 September: Bulletin - £140m to support Welsh businesses; Further local coronavirus restrictions introduced to control rises in South Wales; Local lockdowns – frequently asked questions; Visitors from areas with higher incidence of coronavirus; New measures introduced for hospitality businesses - questions and answers.

25 September: Coronavirus: Tourism Industry Update

24 September: Bulletin - NHS COVID-19 app launches across Wales and England

23 September: Bulletin - New measures introduced for hospitality businesses

21 September: Bulletin - Local coronavirus restrictions imposed to control outbreaks in South Wales; Visitors from areas with higher incidence of coronavirus

18 September: Coronavirus: Tourism Industry Update

16 September: Bulletin - Local restrictions imposed to control Rhondda Cynon Taf outbreak; Visitors from areas with higher incidence of coronavirus

14 September: Bulletin - REMINDER AND GUIDANCE: Further constraints on meeting socially and compulsory face coverings to help prevent new coronavirus crisis

11 September: Coronavirus: Tourism Industry Update

08 September: Bulletin - Local lockdown restrictions imposed to control Caerphilly County outbreak; Visitors from areas with higher incidence of coronavirus

03 September: Coronavirus: Tourism Industry Update

 

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27 August: Coronavirus: Tourism Industry Update

21 August: Bulletin - Outdoor events to be trialled in Wales in latest easing of lockdown restrictions: Keeping records of staff, customers, and visitors - test, trace, protect

20 August: Coronavirus: Tourism Industry Update

14 August: Coronavirus: Tourism Industry Update

11 August: Bulletin - Welsh Government updated guidance

07 August: Coronavirus: Tourism Industry Update

04 August: Bulletin - Welsh Government updated guidance

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31 July: Bulletin - Family and friends at the heart of new coronavirus regulations in Wales

30 July: Coronavirus: Tourism Industry Update

24 July: Bulletin - Coronavirus restrictions relaxed further in Wales

23 July: Coronavirus: Tourism Industry Update

17 July: Coronavirus: Tourism Industry Update

13 July: Bulletin - Wales ready to welcome visitors again

11 July: Bulletin - Addo: My Promise To Wales

10 July: Bulletin - Coronavirus restrictions relaxed further to support tourism and leisure sectors in Wales

09 July: Bulletin - COVID-19 UK Government further support for businesses; Legionella risks; ICO guidance to businesses collecting personal data for contact tracing; Making the most of your Visit Wales presence; COVID-19 UK Tourism Consumer Tracker Survey; COVID-19 Tourism Taskforce.

06 July: Bulletin - First Minister asks people to visit Wales safely

03 July: Coronavirus: Tourism Industry Update

02 July: Bulletin - Timetable for phased reopening of tourism sector

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29 June: Bulletin - Visitor Economy Guidance

26 June: Coronavirus: Tourism Industry Update

19 June: Coronavirus: Tourism Industry Update

11 June: Coronavirus: Tourism Industry Update

09 June: Economic Resilience Fund; First Minister statement on tourism

05 June: Coronavirus (COVID-19): Tourism Industry Update

03 June: Bulletin - Self-Employment Support Scheme and furlough next steps; Economic Resilience Fund; COVID-19 Consumer Sentiment Tracker; Business Interruption Insurance; Test, Trace, Protect: employer guidance; Best Practice Guidance on working safely

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29 May: Stay local to keep Wales safe: changes to the lockdown announced

28 May: Coronavirus: Tourism Industry Update

22 May: Supporting the tourism Industry as visitors are asked to visit Wales. Later. / Honouring bookings and advertising availability

21 May: Coronavirus: Tourism Industry Update

15 May: Unlocking our society and economy: Wales’ roadmap published

15 May: Coronavirus: Tourism Industry Update

13 May: Coronavirus regulations, Job Retention Scheme, Economic Resilience Fund, Business Wales Podcast:Tourism

06 May: Coronavirus: Tourism Industry Update

01 May: Coronavirus: Tourism Industry Update

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27 April: First Economic Resilience Fund grants to be paid to businesses and being paused at midday TODAY

24 April: Coronavirus: Tourism Industry Update

20 April: Bulletin: Economic Resilience Fund - additional £100m; Business disruption insurance - call for evidence; Job Retention Scheme is open

17 April: Coronavirus: Tourism Industry Update

17 April: Economic Resilience Fund applications process opens

10 April: Find out if your business is eligible for support from the new Economic Resilience Fund

09 April: Coronavirus: Tourism Industry Update

08 April: Urgent Notice to Holiday Accommodation Businesses (Amendment)
Request for Holiday Accommodation Businesses to provide accommodation for vulnerable groups - letter from the
Deputy Minister for Culture, Sport and Tourism, Lord Elis-Thomas.

02 April: Coronavirus: Tourism Industry Update

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30 March: New £500m Economic Resilience Fund launched for Wales

27 March: Urgent Notice to Holiday Accommodation Businesses

27 March: Self-employment Income Support Scheme; Coronavirus Job Retention Scheme

26 March: Coronavirus: Tourism Industry Update

25 March: Urgent Notice: COVID-19 – Guidance for Holiday Park owners and operators

24 March: Coronavirus Guidance on Further Businesses and Premises to Close

23 March: Tough new measures to slow the spread of coronavirus introduced today

19 March: Ministers announce new £1.4bn business support package

12 March: Coronavirus industry information