<p>Promoting Pembrokeshire as a Tourism Destination</p>

Part of 2. 1. Questions to the Cabinet Secretary for Economy and Infrastructure – in the Senedd at 2:04 pm on 1 March 2017.

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Photo of Ken Skates Ken Skates Labour 2:04, 1 March 2017

Can I thank Paul Davies for his question and tell him that Pembrokeshire is actually the destination of my regular summer holidays? I believe it’s one of the prettiest and one of the most attractive parts not just of Wales but of Europe. The Pembrokeshire destination partnership, I’m pleased to say, has been able to secure significant resource this year as part of a south-west Wales Year of Legends campaign that brings together various local authorities to celebrate the legends across the region.

I also believe that next year provides a golden opportunity to Pembrokeshire, the Year of the Sea. I can envisage a number of spectacular events and new products being funded by the Government through the tourism investment support scheme and through other financial measures.

I’m very aware that St David’s is looking at bidding for city of culture status. This would be a magnificent coup if they could secure it. I am also aware that Swansea is investigating a possible bid as well. I will be meeting with the respective organisers in the coming weeks. Although I cannot say at this moment that I am able to prefer one bid over another, I can say that if there is a bid that is taken forward by one and not the other, it would have the support of the Welsh Government.