by Ed Davies
Mid-Wales caravan parks have swept up a whole raft of five star awards following a year of multi-million pound investment in infrastructure and development
Visit Wales have handed out 33 five star gradings, with thirteen of the parks in Powys, 11 in Meirionnydd or South Gwynedd, eight in Ceredigion and one in Carmarthenshire.
The host of five star ratings drew praise from various sectors including Welsh cabinet secretary for economy and infrastructure Ken Skates.
Mr Skates said: “We need high standard facilities in Wales in order to attract visitors to Wales and entice them back time and again.
“With their five star ratings, the quality of the caravan parks in Mid Wales can compete with anywhere in the UK.
“Our figures indicate that 2016 has been another great year for tourism in Wales, following two record breaking years.”
There has been a growth of 15% in international tourism visits during the first six months of 2016 and occupancy levels have been maintained or increased across most sectors.
He added: “Some 85% of businesses reported that they are confident about this year. We now look forward to working with the industry on the Year of Legends in 2017.”
