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Why choose Wales for your clients

Ten reasons why Wales is a great destination to include in Travel Trade itineraries and programmes.

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Information about Wales for the Travel Trade

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Images and films of Wales

High quality photographic images and films that can help the Travel Trade to promote Wales.

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Daily flights from Paris-Orly to Cardiff Airport

Find out more about new flights starting in spring between Paris-Orly and Cardiff Airport

Featured… A selection of our heritage and culture itineraries and fact sheets

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Industrial heritage in North Wales

Places and attractions to visit to learn about the industrial heritage in North Wales.

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Heritage and culture along The Coastal Way

A five day itinerary featuring key heritage and cultural attractions along The Coastal Way.

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North West Wales slate landscape, a UNESCO WHS

Discover the six areas of the North West Wales Slate Landscape, a UNESCO World Heritage Site.

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Welsh culture experiences

A range of Welsh cultural experiences to discover around Wales for inclusion in itineraries.

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Celtic Wales and early Christianity

Find locations to visit and learn more about early history in Wales.

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Male voice choirs in Wales

A list of male voice choirs in Wales including rehearsal times for the Travel Trade.

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Industrial heritage in South Wales

Places and attractions to visit to learn about the industrial heritage in South Wales.

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Exploring Wales in a week

A seven day sightseeing itinerary exploring the highlights of Wales.

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Wales based DMCs, wholesalers and ground handlers

Companies that can help you with Wales itineraries and tours.

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Touring

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Online training courses

Online training programmes for the Travel Trade to learn more about Wales and to help promote and sell your tours.

16 May, 2022

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'Talking Heads' a collection of short films

A variety of short films on products and experiences for the Travel Trade industry in Wales

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Travelling to and around Wales for the Travel Trade

Information for the Travel Trade regarding travelling to Wales by air, sea, rail and road and how to travel in Wales.

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Transport and travel

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Touring along The Wales Way

The Wales Way, three touring routes by the coast, castles and mountains.

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A selection of itineraries and fact sheets

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Explore South and Mid Wales on The Cambrian Way

A five day sightseeing itinerary discovering the highlights of South and Mid Wales, along The Cambrian Way.

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Activities along The Coastal Way

A five day activity itinerary combining adventure and sightseeing by the coast.

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Highlights of The North Wales Way

A four day sightseeing itinerary discovering the highlights of The North Wales Way.

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Castles and stately homes

A seven day itinerary exploring castles and stately homes around Wales.

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Film locations in Wales

A list of Welsh locations where actors, directors and their crew have visited Wales to shoot their cinematic movies.

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Festivals and events in Wales

A selection of key annual festivals and events happening in Wales to include in Wales itineraries.

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Discover Wales' shopping highlights

Discover shopping in our cities and market towns.

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National Trust sites in Wales

National Trust places to visit including gardens, castles, historic houses, coast and countryside.

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A selection of our food and drink fact sheets

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Visit the drink producers of North and Mid Wales

Beer, cider, whisky, gin, wine tours and tastings in North and Mid Wales.

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Visit the drink producers of South Wales

Beer, cider, whisky, gin, wine tours and tastings in South East and West Wales.

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Welsh food experiences

Discover Welsh food including tours, cookery schools, workshops, festivals and markets.

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'A Taste of Wales' evening with Loving Welsh Food

Loving Welsh Food and partners introduce A Taste of Wales evening of food, drink and entertainment.

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Experiences

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Places to eat along The Coastal Way

A selection of restaurants and cafés by the coast.

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Experiences

Sustainable holiday inspiration

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Sustainable transport travel around Wales

Transport for Wales launch new sustainable initiative to promote public transport.

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Eco friendly days out at CAT

Visit Centre for Alternative Technology (CAT) for day experiences and group packages.

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Low carbon UK adventure holidays

Environmentally friendly small group adventure holidays are provided by Adventure Tours UK.

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Centre for Alternative Technology

Make a difference on a volunteering holiday

How to become a volunteer, learning new skills and meeting people whilst taking a working holiday.

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Explore Wales by foot

Find information on walking Wales’ coast, mountains, hills and valleys.

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Walking in Wales toolkit for the Travel Trade

A toolkit is available for the Travel Trade to assist arranging walking holidays in Wales.

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Discover Wales’ must play golf courses

A selection of golf courses by region to include in a Wales golfing itinerary.

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Rediscover ancient pilgrimage routes on foot

Pilgrimage routes around Wales to be discovered on foot, varying in length.

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Latest news

23 March, 2023

Aerial image of Cardiff with the castle and the stadium in view.

Daily flights from Paris-Orly to Cardiff Airport

Find out more about new flights starting in spring between Paris-Orly and Cardiff Airport

Artist impression of a distillery.

Penderyn Distillery will launch in Swansea in 2023

A new Penderyn Distillery is set to open in Swansea for 2023, its third location in Wales.

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Pembrokeshire - a most loved travel destination

Pembrokeshire is named as one of the world's most loved travel destinations.

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Stay and play with Crai Valley Lodges

Crai Valley Lodges have developed travel trade friendly experiences and activities for groups.

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Artistic impression of a Land Speed Museum.

Museum of Land Speed to open in 2023

A modern, state-of-the art Museum of Land Speed is due to open at Pendine Sands in 2023.

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Contact the Visit Wales Travel Trade team

Get in touch with Visit Wales and regional companies.

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Addo. Make your promise to Wales

Encourage your clients to make a promise to be responsible and to visit Wales safely.

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