Tourism experiences further growth in 2016
Last year was the first of Wales’ themed years and it proved to be great success – Visit Wales’ marketing activity for 2016 generated an additional £370 million for the Welsh economy – which is an 18% increase on 2015. This is based on those definitely influenced by Visit Wales...Read More »
Aberystwyth to Cardiff bus service to continue until at least December
The 6 month extension to the current pilot will allow the Welsh Government to better asses the needs and travel patterns of customers, taking account of the summer tourist season and beyond, before making a long term decision on the service.
Ken Skates said:
“When we introduced the T1C service...Read More »
UEFA Women’s Champions League Final set to inspire women & girls
Holders Lyon will face Paris Saint-Germain in Cardiff City Stadium at 19:45. The event is taking place in the same city as the men’s final, making Cardiff the hub of a real celebration of sport. First Minister, Carwyn Jones, and Public Health Minister, Rebecca Evans, will join the huge numbers...Read More »
Welsh teams to compete in Homeless World Cup, thanks to Welsh Government funding
The funding will enable social inclusion charity Street Football Wales (SFW) to send a Welsh women’s team and men’s team to the event in Oslo this summer
The announcement comes as SFW takes part today in a demonstration match on a floating pitch on Roald Dahl Plass to mark the Champions...Read More »
Quantum Advisory expanding and creating 40 jobs with Welsh Government support
The expansion, backed by £200,000 business finance from the Welsh Government, has seen Quantum relocate its Cardiff headquarters to larger premises in St Mellons and will increase the number of employees in the capital city to more than 90 within three years.
The news has been welcomed by Economy Secretary Ken...Read More »