Tourism in Mid and West Wales

Part of 1. Questions to the Minister for Economy – in the Senedd at 2:13 pm on 8 March 2023.

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Photo of Joyce Watson Joyce Watson Labour 2:13, 8 March 2023

Thank you for that answer, Deputy Minister. Of course, our region has everything to offer, from stunning beaches to the international dark sky reserve in the Brecon Beacons, which, of course, will be celebrating its tenth anniversary this year. And that, I'm sure, is why Wales will, this year, welcome the highest number of cruise ships ever, with 91 ships expected to call at our ports in 2023, and the first will sail into Fishguard next month. Welsh Government investment in infrastructure has been key to securing this additional business. So, my question is: how might we build on that success story and capitalise on the economic benefits that these extra visits will bring?