A new £5m round of funding to support small scale tourism infrastructure improvements has been launched by the Welsh Government.
Its Brilliant Basics capital fund is aimed at public, third sector and not for profit organisations. Previous projects funded have included electric vehicle charging points, improved toilet and car parking facilities, accessible changing places facilities and improved signage and interpretation panels.
It will also support projects that improve accessibility at sites and those that make their destinations more environmentally sustainable.
Tourism is now the responsibility of Deputy Minister for Arts and Sport Dawn Bowden - having previously come under the portfolio of Economy Minister Vaughan Gething.
She said: “The projects supported through the Brilliant Basics fund make a real difference. For this funding round, we’re seeking proposals that add value to the visitor experience and that help to build a quality destination.
“Local tourism amenities have a big part to play in making a trip a memorable one. These facilities often go unnoticed, but they are an important part of a visitor’s experience and also benefit those who live in the area.”
Executive director of UK Hospitality Cymru, David Chapman, said: “We anticipate that this will lead to valuable improvements such as improved public toilet facilities, more signage and interpretation panels to help visitors, car parking facilities, electric vehicle charging points, and accessible changing facilities.
“It’s a very welcome addition to the hospitality and tourism offer and a really positive start for our new tourism policy lead, Deputy Minister Dawn Bowden.”
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