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Welsh council looks set to hike second homes tax for holiday hotspot
Tourism
Cash-strapped Pembrokeshire appear set to increase the premium on second properties
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Plan to revive giant plaque hidden in plain sight by Llandudno Pier
Llandudno
Once a key part of the resort's seafront, the concrete plaque fell into disuse and was quietly forgotten
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Sad state of popular Dee Valley attraction overrun with visitors
Tourism
New toilets and extra parking are being built at Horseshoe Falls and efforts are underway to combat illegal camping and BBQs
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World's deepest hotel, zoo and steam railway named among North Wales tourism champions
Tourism
The winners of the Go North Wales Tourism Awards have been announced
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'Prices will go sky high' - what people think about plans to switch school holidays in Wales
Education
Shortening the summer holidays has its supporters - but plenty of people think it's a terrible idea
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Tears for giant donkey with ‘biggest ears in Wales’ who became Snowdonia tourist attraction
Snowdonia
Hamish, with his distinctive shaggy coat, often stopped local traffic
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Welsh idyll that could become holiday park up for sale
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Seren Country Estate enjoys spectacular views over North Wales, Cheshire, and Shropshire
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The 'shameful' treatment of Anglesey campsite family upping sticks to England
Tourism
The move follows a planning rumpus the local council described as 'regrettable'
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Firm behind Rhyl’s Skyflyer aerostat looking to go into liquidation
Tourism
The blimp on the seaside town’s promenade was created by Lindstrand Technologies Ltd of Oswestry
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Biker visits family in North Wales and completely changes mind on 'insane' 20mph limits
20mph speed limit
On a trip to Llandudno, the businessman stuck to speed limits only to be hassled by 'aggressive' drivers wanting him to go faster
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New North Wales holiday resort to open in 2024 aiming to pull in 20,000 visitors
Tourism
A three-year refurb of 82 lodges is entering its final stages. Locals are being invited to help name the site and express interest in jobs and spa membership
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Anglesey village with expensive new flood scheme fears luxury chalet plan could reopen floodgates
Anglesey
'Access roads to the village can become impassable after heavy rain'
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Hilarious response as man claims Wales 'too risky' to visit due to 20mph limits
20mph speed limit
David Brown said he would no longer be visiting Wales for holidays
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Holiday unit at Eryri beauty spot 'helps pay mortgage' says owner
Tourism
They've submitted a retrospective application for the holiday pod on their grounds
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Beautiful beach with remarkable WWII history and its own special delights
North Wales Beaches
'It was a warm, dazzingly bright day - sunglasses weather - but it was still surprising to see the car park almost full'
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The odd reason Lonely Planet has put Wales on list of top 10 places in world to visit in 2024
Tourism
It's brilliant news for the nation but the reason it's included is a little baffling
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The beautiful North Wales beach in shadow of more glamorous neighbour
North Wales Beaches
Llandudno's lesser known beach has lots to offer
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The North Wales beauty spot that's been entrancing visitors for almost 14,000 years
Llandudno
From sunken palaces, ancient mines, hidden reservoirs and unrivalled attractions it's still captivating to this day
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How much would you be willing to pay if tourism tax is introduced?
Tourism
The new expense for holiday makers could be brought in by 2027
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When the tourism tax could be introduced for holidaymakers to Wales
Tourism
Welsh Government has confirmed the earliest they think a tourism tax could be introduced in Wales
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Parking crackdown looming in North Wales with higher prices and far fewer spaces
Transport
Making parking more difficult is a crucial lever if motorists are to ditch their cars for public transport
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Llandudno 'spy hotel' on market for £2.4m during 'craziest time' in living memory
Llandudno
Through canny management, its owner is standing up to economic headwinds. But times are tough for him and tough for the sector
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‘Instagram island’ riven by angst over picture-postcard image as tourist ‘playground’
Tourism
Societal changes and the growth of tourism have exposed long-standing anxieties on Anglesey
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'We're never coming to Wales' but will 20mph really deter tourists?
20mph speed limit
Some tourism bosses fear the limit will put people off but the actual increases in driving times will be minimal
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