Businesses near Lake Vyrnwy say they are expecting their best bookings for 30 years.
Lake Vyrnwy Tourism’s chair, and Managing Director of the Lake Vyrnwy Hotel, Anthony Rosser, said he is expecting a bumper year – with some of the best advance booking numbers for the past 30 years.
“2022 continued the great rush to the countryside following the lockdowns of the pandemic,” said Mr Rosser.
“Finding solace in nature, and inspiration and peace in the great outdoors seems to have become a phenomena, and Lake Vyrnwy is the perfect place; under an hour from the motorway but a million miles from anywhere.”
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Bethania Adventures, a family-run boating company based on the shores of the lake are also expecting another great season. Kim Lippitt, who’s part of the management team, said: “Over the past couple of years we have seen a massive upswing on people wanting to get out on the water.
“Paddleboarding is the new 'it' sport and its popularity has grown massively. Couple that with the amazing scenery, warm welcomes and numerous activities and this keeps people coming back multiple times a year, year after year.”
Amid months of increased enquiries and bookings, businesses in Mid-Wales are being urged to become part of the Lake Vyrnwy Tourism group (LVT - marketing the Vyrnwy, Cain and Tanat valleys) to help get their names out there in time to make the most of the summer.
Both Ms Lippitt and Mr Rosser are members of the Lake Vyrnwy Tourism group – which include a number of businesses including accommodation providers, cafes and activity companies – and they are encouraging other businesses to get involved so they can all help each other out.
“We believe strongly that through cross promotion we can help Lake Vyrnwy tourism to grow and be beneficial to everyone with a business in the Vyrnwy valleys and beyond” said Ms Lippitt.
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“People always ask us at the boathouse where they can get a drink? A coffee? Or where can they stay or have a meal? We will always point them in a local direction and this is what Lake Vyrnwy Tourism aims to do on a bigger scale.”
“Membership is not just for “tourism” businesses, but for all who work with, serve, welcome and trade with all the myriad of people who do us the privilege of spending their leisure time (and hard-earned cash) here in beautiful mid Wales - and especially Lake Vyrnwy and surrounding communities,” added Mr Rosser.
As a special offer all new and existing members of the group will get FREE membership for 2023 - worth £50- to find out more contact lakevyrnwytourism23@gmail.com
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