Carmarthenshire Celebrates Tourism Excellence at County Hall

Carmarthenshire County Council was delighted to honour the winners of the Carmarthenshire Tourism Awards at a special celebration reception held at County Hall today.

The event, attended by Cabinet Member for Regeneration, Tourism and Leisure, Cllr Hazel Evans, and Chairman, Cllr Handel Davies, recognised the outstanding achievements of local tourism businesses.

The following businesses were celebrated for their excellence in tourism and hospitality:

• Pembrey Country Park - Best Caravan, Camping, Glamping
• Museum of Land Speed – Best Attraction
• Glangwili Mansion – Best B&B, Inn and Guest House
• Plough at Rhosmaen Hotel - Best Hotel, Best Place to Eat
• British Bird of Prey Centre - Best Activity, Experience or Tour
• Cambrian Cottage - Best Self Catering
• Bro a Byd - Going the Extra Mile
• Dinefwr Literature Festival - Best Event
• Strangwrach Holiday Cottage - Accessibility and Inclusive Tourism
• Basel Cottage - Best Dog Friendly Accommodation

Following their success at the Regional Tourism Awards, five Carmarthenshire businesses will now go on to represent the South West Wales region at the prestigious Visit Wales National Tourism Awards, which will take place at Venue Cymru in Llandudno on 27 March. The businesses advancing to the national stage are:

• Pembrey Country Park
• Glangwili Mansion
• Plough Hotel
• Cambrian Cottage
• Strangwrach Holiday Cottage

Cllr Hazel Evans, Cabinet Member for Regeneration, Leisure, Culture and Tourism, praised the winners and their contributions to the local economy:

“Tourism plays a vital role in Carmarthenshire’s economy and communities. These awards highlight the dedication and hard work of the businesses working within the tourism industry. We are proud of these achievements and the positive impact tourism has on our county. Good luck to the five businesses that have gone through to the Visit Wales National Tourism Awards.”

Carmarthenshire County Council extends its congratulations to all winners and wishes the very best of luck to those competing at the national level.