Call for Evidence

Call for evidence

The Committee is inviting written evidence responding to the following questions. The deadline for submissions is Thursday 31 March.

1. How attractive is Wales as a holiday destination for international tourists?
2. Why is the number of international visitors to Wales comparatively low as a share of the UK total?
3. Does Wales have a sufficiently strong “brand” internationally and what more could be done to promote Wales as a holiday destination abroad?
4. How has the COVID-19 pandemic impacted the tourism industry in Wales?
5. What will be the impact of a return to the 20% rate of VAT from April 2022 for the tourism industry in Wales?
6. What would be the potential implications for Wales’ attractiveness to international visitors of a tourism levy?
7. What steps are needed post-pandemic for the tourism sector in Wales to recover and grow its international appeal?
8. How can the UK and Welsh Governments and bodies like VisitBritain and Visit Wales better work together to make Wales a more attractive destination for international visitors?
9. Has the UK Government’s tourism Sector Deal achieved its aims of making Wales more accessible and improving conditions for domestic and international visitors?
10. What infrastructure and transport reforms are needed to make it easier for international tourists to reach Welsh destinations and attractions?
11. How can Wales increase its share of international tourism while meeting the UK and Welsh Governments’ respective decarbonisation commitments?