https:\/\/gonorthwalestourismawards.website\/award-categories\/<\/a><\/p>\nMr Jones said: \u201cPeople from across the world, not just North America, are watching Welcome to Wrexham to they have done a brilliant job in terms of putting us on the map. It\u2019s also generated a lot of community pride in Wrexham.<\/p>\n
\u201cIt\u2019s now really important that we seize this once-in-a-lifetime opportunity to ensure that the whole of the region makes the most of it.<\/p>\n
\u201cThe benefits are already rippling out across North Wales because a number of the people coming to Wrexham are starting to explore farther afield and discovering the other delights we have to offer.<\/p>\n
\u201cWrexham is a dyed in the wool Welsh club and our national identity and culture are gems that set us apart and make us a unique destination.<\/p>\n
\u201cWhat we\u2019d like is to persuade more of the people who come to watch a game and have a look around Wrexham to then go on and spend a couple more days touring North Wales.<\/p>\n
\u201cI know from speaking to people all over the world that they know about Wrexham and they want to come and visit.<\/p>\n
\u201cAt one time, Chester was seen as the gateway to North Wales that mantle has now been passed well and truly to Wrexham.<\/p>\n
\u201cIt\u2019s already\u00a0 big help in terms of trying to attract the international market of high spending visitors. That\u2019s where we have traditionally been weak in Wales, compared with Scotland and Ireland. That\u2019s now changing because the global profile is really, really high.<\/p>\n
\u201cOnce you attract people to Wrexham it opens the door to everything else that North Wales has to offer \u2013 and that\u2019s the key.<\/p>\n
\u201cSomething else that has transformed our image in North Wales is the investment in adventure tourism.<\/p>\n
\u201cWe already\u00a0 had the iconic mountains of Eryri and the world heritage sites \u2013 including our famous castles, the Pontcysyllte Aqueduct and more recently the recognition of the slate areas of North West Wales.<\/p>\n
\u201cFrom around 2015 onwards we\u2019ve seen the emergence of brilliant, world-first\u00a0 attractions like Zip World and Rib Ride which has given us the confidence to justifiably brand ourselves as the Adventure Capital of Europe.<\/p>\n
\u201cIn the UK no-one has got what we\u2019ve got and everything is in such close proximity geographically and there is now huge investment going into hotel infrastructure and we need to keep that momentum going.<\/p>\n
\u201cWe\u2019ve got all the ingredients and what\u2019s happening in Wrexham is the icing on the cake.<\/p>\n
\u201cIt can be a massive catalyst in promoting not just Wrexham itself, but the whole of North Wales.\u201d<\/p>\n
He added: \u201cAt the awards we will be celebrating the best of the best in our tourism and hospitality industry.<\/p>\n
\u201cAlthough we\u2019ve taken an almighty battering in recent years as a result of the pandemic and other factors, the sector has the potential to lead North Wales on the road to future prosperity.<\/p>\n
\u201cSo, we want to salute the frontline heroes of the industry and give them the recognition that they deserve.<\/p>\n
\u201cWe\u2019re well aware how hard it is to run a business in Wales at the moment and we\u2019re not just going to be honouring the achievements of the winners on the night but also the resilience, skill and ingenuity of everybody working in the sector.<\/p>\n
\u201cThis year is even more important because our winners and represent North Wales at the Welsh Tourism Awards in March of next year.<\/p>\n
\u201cOur sponsors have embraced what we are all about in bringing North Wales together as a region and to celebrate what\u2019s going on. Their support is absolutely vital in organising this showcase and we\u2019re looking forward to having a great evening.\u201d<\/p>\n
David Cattrall, managing director of headline sponsors Harlech Foodservice, said: \u201cWe are absolutely delighted to once again be the headline sponsor of this wonderful awards ceremony which is a brilliant showcase for the tourism and hospitality sector in North Wales.<\/p>\n
\u201cThis is our opportunity to give something back and celebrate the achievements of our core customers.<\/p>\n
\u201cWe believe with a passion that Wales in general and North Wales in particular is the finest must-visit destination in the whole of the UK.<\/p>\n
\u201cWe have the full package, with amazing scenery, world class attractions allied to our unique heritage and culture and it is right that we celebrate the fantastic people who work in the sector.\u201d<\/p>\n
To make a nomination go to: <\/strong>https:\/\/gonorthwalestourismawards.website\/award-categories\/<\/a><\/p>\n\n- Hotel of the Year<\/li>\n
- Go B&B, Inn and Guest House of the Year<\/li>\n
- Go Self Catering of the Year<\/li>\n
- Go Glamping, Camping, Caravanning and Holiday Park of the Year<\/li>\n
- Go Attraction of the Year<\/li>\n
- Go Activity or Experience of the Year<\/li>\n
- Go Best Event of the Year Award<\/li>\n
- Go Eating Out Experience Award<\/li>\n
- Go Tourism Supplier of the Year Award<\/li>\n
- Go\u00a0Ethical, Responsible and Sustainable Tourism\u00a0Award<\/li>\n
- Go Pet Friendly Award<\/li>\n
- Go Rising Star Award<\/li>\n
- New Tourism Business of the Year Award<\/li>\n
- Go Marketing & Media Recognition Award<\/li>\n
- Go Cruise North Wales Award\u00a0\u2013\u00a0The Best Immersive and Sustainable Tour<\/li>\n
- Go Accessible and Inclusive Tourism Award<\/li>\n
- Go Resilience and Innovation Award<\/li>\n
- Go North Wales Service to Tourism Award<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n
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