Information to grow your business / Gwybodaeth i dyfu eich busnes.

48m tourism days were made by British residents to destinations in Wales in January – June 2014, generating an expenditure of £1224m. The volume of trips is up 19% in comparison with the first half of 2013 and related expenditure up 3%. The domestic tourism market has also demonstrated significant growth for Wales with an increase of 14.6% total volume of trips to Wales during January through to May. Of the 40.86million trips taken in GB during January – May 2014, 8.5% of these were to Wales, a substantial increase from the 7.2% share recorded in the same period in 2013. Expenditure has risen by 9.9%. Knowing the volume and the economic value for tourism is an essential for developing effective policies for managing tourism within local areas. With the Carmarthenshire Destination Managment Plan currently being written it is vital that we gather effective data. Tourism is not a statutory service and we need to keep it high on the political agenda. Tourism economic impact studies play an invaluable role in supporting tourism services and can justifiy investment in initiatives to support the tourism industry. The Marketing and Tourism section of the County Council will shortly be undertaking some key tourism research that will require input from the trade. The Scarborough Tourism Economic Activity Monitor (STEAM) provides a base for the local economic impact of tourism (from both staying and day visitors) for monitoring trends. To maximise the benefits of STEAM we will need to work with you on the following inputs: • information on occupancy percentages each month for each type of accommodation • bed stock of each type of accommodation • attendance at attractions/major events by month • Tourist Information Centre (TIC) visitors by month. Collecting accurate data like this will enable us to report on the • distribution of visitor spending • revenue generated by the main categories of visitor • annual number of visitor days spent in the area by category of visitors • total count of all visitors annually • full-time employment generated by visitor spending • relationship of direct and indirect impacts • data available to determine employment generated. If you would like a copy of the 2013 STEAM report or require more information please contact Sarah Owen on 01267 224894 Marketing@carmarthenshire.gov.uk Cafodd 48m o ddiwrnodau twristiaeth i’w wneud gan drigolion Prydain i gyrchfannau yng Nghymru ym mis Ionawr-Mehefin 2014, gan gynhyrchu gwariant o £1224m. Mae nifer y teithiau wedi cynyddu 19% o'i gymharu â hanner cyntaf 2013 a gwariant cysylltiedig i fyny 3%. Mae'r farchnad dwristiaeth ddomestig hefyd wedi dangos twf sylweddol i Gymru gyda chynnydd o 14.6% gyfanswm cyfaint y teithiau i Gymru yn ystod mis Ionawr hyd at Fai. O'r 40.86million teithiau a gymerwyd ym Mhrydain Fawr yn ystod Ionawr-Mai 2014, roedd 8.5% o'r rhain i Gymru, cynnydd sylweddol o 7.2% o gyfran a gofnodwyd yn yr un cyfnod yn 2013. Roedd gwariant wedi codi gan 9.9%. Mae gwybod y cyfaint a gwerth economaidd twristiaeth yn hanfodol ar gyfer datblygu polisïau effeithiol ar gyfer rheoli twristiaeth mewn ardaloedd lleol. Gyda'r Cynllun Rheolaeth Cyrchfan yn cael ei hysgrifennu ar hyn o bryd mae'n hanfodol ein bod ni yn casglu data effeithiol. Mae astudio effaith economaidd twristiaeth yn chwarae rôl amhrisiadwy wrth gefnogi gwasanaethau twristiaeth. Trwy amcangyfrifon incwm a chyflogaeth a ddarperir ganddynt y cyfiawnhad a'r rhesymeg ar gyfer awdurdodau lleol i fuddsoddi mewn mentrau i gefnogi'r diwydiant twristiaeth. Bydd adran Marchnata a Thwristiaeth y Cyngor Sir yn cynnal rhywfaint o ymchwil twristiaeth allweddol a fydd yn gofyn am fewnbwn gan y fasnach yn fuan. Mae'r Monitor Gweithgarwch Economaidd Twristiaeth Scarborough (STEAM) yn rhoi sylfaen dangosol o effaith economaidd leol o dwristiaeth (gan y rhai sydd yn aros ac ymwelwyr dydd) ar gyfer monitro tueddiadau. Er mwyn gwneud y gorau o fanteision STEAM bydd angen i ni weithio gyda chi ar y mewnbynnau a ganlyn: • gwybodaeth am ganrannau meddiannaeth bob mis ar gyfer pob math o lety • stoc gwelyau yn bob math o lety • presenoldeb mewn atyniadau / digwyddiadau mawr fesul mis • ymwelwyr yn ôl mis yn Canolfanau Croeso (TIC). Bydd casglu data cywir fel hyn yn ein galluogi i adrodd ar y • dosbarthu wariant ymwelwyr • refeniw a gynhyrchir gan y prif gategorïau o ymwelwyr • nifer blynyddol o ddyddiau ymwelwyr a wario yn yr ardal yn ôl categori o ymwelwyr • cyfrif gyfanswm yr holl ymwelwyr bob blwyddyn • cyflogaeth lawn-amser a gynhyrchir gan wariant ymwelwyr • perthynas o effeithiau uniongyrchol ac anuniongyrchol • data sydd ar gael i benderfynu ar gyflogaeth a gynhyrchir. Os hoffech gael copi o'r adroddiad STEAM 2013 neu os oes angen rhagor o wybodaeth, cysylltwch â Sarah Owen ar 01267 224894 Marketing@carmarthenshire.gov.uk

Rainbow Run

This Saturday, September 27th Pendine is excited to host the Rainbow Run. Based on the Indian Holi festival of colour, it’s a fun and crazy way to spend a few hours, whilst helping a great cause: Ty Hafan! The Carmarthen based Civil Enforcement Officer will on site tomorrow and will be on patrol to assist with the event. It is not a race, nor is it about speed or fitness; it’s about celebration, have fun with friends and family and smile for your Tŷ Hafan. http://www.discovercarmarthenshire.com/whats-on/september.html Ar Ddydd Sadwrn, 27 Medi, Mae Pentywyn yn falch i gynnal y Rainbow Run. Yn seiliedig ar y’r ŵyl “Holi” Indiaidd o liw, mae'n ffordd hwyliog a gwallgof i dreulio ychydig oriau, wrth helpu achos da: Ty Hafan! Bydd un o Swyddogion Gorfodi Sifil, fel arfer yn seiliedig yng Nghaerfyrddin ar y safle yfory a byddan nhw ar ddyletswydd i gynorthwyo gyda'r digwyddiad. Nid yw'n ras, ac nid yw'n ymwneud a chyflymder neu ffitrwydd; mae'n ymwneud â dathlu, cael hwyl gyda ffrindiau a theulu i gyd ar gyfer Tŷ Hafan.

Strengthening the Tourism Appeal of Rural Carmarthenshire / Cryfhau Apêl Twristiaeth y Sir Gaerfyrddin Wledig

Do you own or run a tourism property in Carmarthenshire? Would you like money to enhance your Business? We have identified some revenue savings on the ‘Strengthening the Tourism Appeal of Rural Carmarthenshire’ scheme. The Welsh Government have given approval in principle for a sum of money to be utilised for a revenue equipment grant. Applications for between £1,000 and £5,000 will be considered at a maximum grant intervention rate of 80% of the total eligible costs. For more information on the grant please email GCole@carmarthenshire.gov.uk by 12th September 2014. Applications must be returned no later than 4pm on Monday 22 September.and should they have any queries they should contact the Project Officer, Grant Cole on 01267 242431 Ydych chi'n berchen ar, neu'n rhedeg eiddo twristiaeth yn Sir Gaerfyrddin? A fyddech chi'n hoffi arian i wella eich busnes? Rydym wedi nodi rhai arbedion refeniw ar y cynllun 'Cryfhau Apêl Twristiaeth Wledig yn Sir Gaerfyrddin '. Mae Llywodraeth Cymru wedi rhoi cymeradwyaeth mewn egwyddor am swm o arian i gael ei ddefnyddio ar gyfer grant offer refeniw. Bydd ceisiadau am rhwng £ 1,000 a £ 5,000 yn cael eu hystyried ar gyfradd ymyrraeth grant uchafswm o 80% o gyfanswm y costau cymwys. I gael rhagor o wybodaeth am y grant, e-bostiwch GCole@carmarthenshire.gov.uk erbyn 12 Medi 2014. Rhaid ir ceisiadau eu dychwelyd dim hwyrach na 16:00 ar ddydd Llun 22 o Mis Medi .Os oes gennych unrhyw ymholiadau cysylltwch â'r Swyddog Prosiect, Grant Cole ar 01267 242431

Be inspired by 'Cornwall without the crowds'

Carmarthenshire was featured in the Bristol Post Weekend this August. This delightful piece written by Mark Taylor follows in the footsteps of Wales’ most famous poet Dylan Thomas. Featuring all the best bits to see and do in the area, no wonder Dylan made this his home that inspired so much of his famous works.

New event comes to Carmarthenshire

Big Cwtch Summer Party Held in the private grounds of Glanrannell Park House in Crugybar, Carmarthenshire – a beautiful lakeside location. The Big Cwtch Summer Party will feature up and coming welsh bands and performers (some signed/some soon to be signed) … alongside a fantastic local food experience with top chefs, food producers and pioneering street food stalls from across Wales. Plus a kids field and lots of sideevents and features. Confirmed line up to date: Bands: Walled Garden & Acoustic Stage: Son of One Eye * Rude em Outs * Taylor and Marie (featuring Jodie Taylor) * World vs World * Last Chancers * Denim Snakes * John Adams * The Raspberry Jam * Aseti ETMI * Lost Tuesday Society * Mathew Frederick * Dominic Norcross Trio * Laura Jayne * Elen Davies * Gillie Ione.... Plus; The Big Cwtch Food Experience: CNWD Pop Up Restaurant with top local chef Scott Davis, Demos and tastings from Wrights Emporium, Hemp Hut, Ethical Chef, Gladfryn Kitchen, Blas o'r Tân - Wood-fired Pizza Oven, Heavenly Ice Cream (official ice-cream seller), Gin Haus, Prices Gate (official water supplier) … and many more producers coming on board… Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/TheBigCwtch Twitter: @TheBigCwtch Website: www.thebigcwtch.com

Carmarthenshire Walking Festival

Commonly dubbed the 'Garden of Wales', Carmarthenshire is home to spectacular walking terrain, from dramatic coastal cliffs along the sparkling shores of the Wales Coastal Path, to the lush hidden forests of Brechfa. There are also plenty of ancient pathways to follow, around century-old ruins, revealing the county’s rich and dramatic history. Throughout September there is an extensive timetable of walks taking in both the Countryside and Coast of Carmarthenshire. The walks are suitable for all ages and abilities, so don your walking boots and head outdoors to discover the spectacular walks on offer in the county. For more details of each of the walks follow the link http://www.discovercarmarthenshire.com/walking-festival/index.html