Packed agenda at next Denbighshire Tourism Forum
Tourism businesses are being invited to a Forum outlining the latest developments in their industry this April. With a strong line-up of guest speakers including representatives from Visit Wales, and SweetSpot Group who organise high quality annual sporting events including 
OVO Energy Tour of Britain, the UK’s largest professional cycle race, it promises to be a key event for everyone involved in the tourism sector.
The Denbighshire Tourism Forum takes place on Thursday, 12th April at the Oriel House, St Asaph at 10.30am. The event offers a great opportunity for delegates to network and share experiences, knowledge and ideas. A variety of information stands will be present including Cadwyn Clwyd, Keep Wales Tidy, Helfa Gelf, Menter Iaith Sir Ddinbych, Llangollen International Musical Festival, CADW, Visit Wales and many more.
Councillor Hugh Evans OBE, Leader of Denbighshire and who is also the Cabinet Lead Member for the Economy, said: “With the start of the main tourism season fast approaching; the Forum is a great way to meet like-minded people and find out about the latest tourism developments. It’s not only for tourism businesses, it’s a good opportunity for students and anyone with an interest in tourism to hear from those working in the industry sharing their experiences first hand.”
Tourism plays a vital part in Denbighshire’s economy, with a total economic impact in 2016 of over £479 million, a 50% increase compared to 10 years ago, and nearly 6 million visits made to the County in 2016.
Local business owner Tommy Davies who recently won the Young Tourism Person of the Year in the Go North Wales Tourism Awards, runs Coed-y-Glyn Log Cabins in Glyndyfrdwy near Llangollen, will be coming to tell his story. Tommy said: “It’s fantastic to see Denbighshire and the wider North Wales region grow in popularity over the last few years and welcome guests from all over the world to our beautiful area. The Forum is a great platform for everyone in the sector to get together and share their stories, ideas and plans to ensure sustained future tourism growth.”
Visit Wales will also be present to share information on The Wales Way - the new family of three national scenic touring routes which cross the country’s most epic landscapes as a way of showcasing Wales’ fascinating history, coastlines and attractions. There will be lots of exciting opportunities for the sector to capitalise on this innovative campaign to bring more visitors to the region.
To book a place at the Forum please e-mail: tourism@denbighshire.gov.uk, telephone: 01824 706223 or https://denbighshiretourismforum2018.eventbrite.co.uk/