Tourism in Wales must be protected

Tom Giffard

Commenting on the news that a n ex-Welsh government minister is calling for the free entry policy to Wales' museums to be reconsidered. Welsh Conservative Shadow Tourism Minister, Tom Giffard MS said:

“There should categorically be no conversation about charging people to visit museums in Wales.

 “The Labour Government are already putting immense pressure on the tourism industry, which is already showing 33% fewer visitors to Wales in 2022 compared to 2019.

 “Tourism is a vital sector of our economy, supporting 1-in-7 Welsh jobs. The last thing Wales needs is another reason for people not to visit. The Labour Government need to abandon their toxic tourism tax and bring people back to Wales.”

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