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On Tuesday 16 July, we joined a Wales Tourism Alliance in the Senedd to celebrate Wales Tourism Week.
Wales Tourism Week is an industry led opportunity to raise awareness of the issues impacting the tourism industry in Wales, but it is also a time to showcase the quality of Welsh tourism and hospitality.
Suzy Davies, Chair of the Welsh Tourism Alliance
Tonight is an evening of celebration. The Welsh tourism industry underpins the economic prosperity of communities where opportunities are limited.
Our industry fosters and promotes wellbeing, providing for people in rural and urban areas across Wales.
Sam Rowlands MS, Chair of the Cross Party Group on Tourism
Tourism in Wales can compete with the best in the world, we have so much to offer with breathtaking nature and ancient history. It is the people who make Welsh tourism, those who offer the accommodation and entertainment to attract the world to Wales.
Tourism works best in Wales when the Government works hand in hand with the sector.
Nick Lomas, Director General of Caravan and Motorhome Club
This event provides an opportunity to recognise the important role tourism plays in Wales, through it's contribution to the economy providing jobs for thousands.
Wales offers an unparalleled array of attractions, which sees £1.66bn in visitor expenditure in wales holiday and caravan parks alone.
Estimated £4 billionhow much the Welsh hospitality industry contributes to the economy
More than 165,000employees working in the hospitality sector in Wales.
Hospitality is the 2ndhighest employers of people in Wales
