Tourism Forum Attracts Record Turnout
Denbighshire Tourism Forum, set up to keep tourism businesses, students and anyone with an interest in tourism, up to date with the latest developments in the 
industry took place recently and attracted a record attendance.
The event offered a great opportunity for delegates to network and share experiences, knowledge and ideas. Key speakers included the Cabinet Secretary for Economy & Infrastructure, Leader and Corporate Director of Denbighshire County Council, Pro Kitesurfing and Ride North Wales.
Speaker Simon Jones, Owner of Pro Kitesurfing in Rhyl, said: “I really enjoyed the opportunity to highlight the work we do here at Pro Kitesurfing and share our plans for the future with the sector. Obviously, all the exciting developments happening in Rhyl at the moment will have a huge impact on the area and I hope we can all capitalise on this to bring more visitors to our region.”
The latest round of tourism funding to help private and public sector work together to develop and deliver innovative projects to support Visit Wales’ Year of the Sea was announced at the Forum by the Economy Secretary.
The new Denbighshire Destination Management Plan 2017-20, which co-ordinates all aspects of a destination that contribute to a visitor’s experience was also launched at the Forum. The Plan has been produced by the Denbighshire Destination Partnership with support from the Council, Visit Wales, private sector businesses and the wider public sector.
For the latest tourism news and to view the Destination Management Plan, please visit www.discoverdenbighshire.wales
Denbighshire Celebrate at Tourism Awards
The Go North Wales Tourism Awards, sponsored by Traveline Cymru, in partnership with Heart, took place on Thursday, 16th November 2017 at Venue Cymru, Llandudno.
The awards celebrated and recognised excellence in the region’s hospitality and tourism sectors, as well as showcasing and celebrating the achievements, hard work and dedication of those working in the industry.
The North East Wales Tourism Partnership (Denbighshire, Flintshire and Wrexham), sponsored the ‘Best Newcomer’ Award.
Denbighshire were celebrating after picking up 4 awards; making a total of 6 from the North East Wales region.
- Best B&B – Manorhaus Llangollen
- Best Restaurant – Manorhaus Ruthin
- Magnificent Crowd Puller (event attended by over 7.5k) – Llangollen International Musical Eisteddfod (LIME)
- Young Tourism Person of the Year – Tommy Davies, Coed-y-Glyn Log Cabins
- Best Use of Digital – FOCUS Wales
- Magnificent Crowd Puller (event attended by under 7.5k) – Underneath the Arches
The winners will now go onto represent North Wales at the National Tourism Awards for Wales 2018 organised by Visit Wales on 8 March at the Celtic Manor Resort, Newport.
For more information on North East Wales, please visit www.northeastwales.wales
Pictured: Tommy Davies (Coed y Glyn Log Cabins) and Ian Lebbon (representing LIME)
Denbighshire Literature Distribution Service
Denbighshire Tourism Team runs a quarterly Literature Distribution Service for all tourism related businesses in and around Denbighshire.
This free service allows businesses to order as little or as much of the leaflets on the distribution request form and have them delivered free of charge to their business to help them provide their customers with local information.
If you would like to join the free distribution service please email tourism@denbighshire.gov.uk and we will add your details.
The 2017 distribution service saw 110,496 leaflets being requested by 223 businesses.
The current distribution requests close on the 31st December 2017 with literature being delivered week commencing 8th January 2018.