MEETINGS DIARY
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“There are no better advocates for a destination than its communities”
Community Tourism
Community Tourism is a form of tourism that;
> Aims to include & benefit local communities
> Ensures that local communities have
a fair share of the benefits
> Involves local people, providing pride and ownership
> Consults with all community stakeholders to encourage active citizenship
> Aims to protect and sustain community life by providing economic, social, cultural benefits & safeguarding its environment
Community Tourism Officers
Who are we?
> Elen Davies -
elen.davies@capitalregiontourism..org 07717 820472
> Joe Newbury -
joe.newbury@capitalregiontourism.org 07717 688053
> Rhys Hughes -
rhys.hughes@capitalregiontourism.org 07717 688052
Our Role
> Search out best practice for community tourism enterprises
> Inform and promote tourism in your area
> Develop networks across the Valleys region
> Promote integrated tourist provisions
> Work towards sustainability of all community tourism products
> Develop the knowledge & skills base within the community
> Encourage and enhance promotion by community ambassadors
Ambassador Training
What is it?
To further promote and enhance the Valleys as an attractive area for visitors, we believe it is vital for communities to play an active role in the visitor experience.
The Community Tourism Ambassador scheme encourages volunteers from across the Valleys to receive free, accredited training and become a welcoming host and a source of information for their locality.
The training is aimed at people who come into contact with visitors either through
work or volunteering such as community groups that organise events or run visitor
centres; staff in the hospitality industry or bed-
Once trained, an Ambassador would provide a knowledgeable point of welcome for visitors through swapping stories, highlighting the local heritage and of course, showing them where to find the best cup of tea.
More details by clicking here or on the image opposite.
| VRP Partnership |
| Strategic Group |
| Implementation group |
| Sub-groups |
| Documentation |
| Key Documentation |
| Heart and Soul |
| Interpretation |
| Access and Health |
| Community Engagement and Initiatives |
| Education |
| Environment |
| Outdoor Activities and Water Recreation |
| Tourism |
| Bridgend Community Route |
| Parc Slip Visitor Centre |
| Parc Tondu – Heritage Connections |
| Garw Valley |
| Sirhowy Valley Landscapes |
| Hafod Arch |
| Ebbw Fach Trail |
| Environmental Resource Centre |
| Crossing the Mountain |
| Cwmcarn Forest |
| Parc Cwm Darran |
| Parc Penallta |
| Penyfan improvements |
| Kidwelly Quay |
| Crwydro'r Cymoedd |
| Cyfarthfa Castle |
| Parc Taf Bargoed - Southern |
| Parc Taf Bargoed - Treharris |
| Cynon Valley River Park |
| Dare Valley Country Park |
| Lower Rhondda Corridor |
| Craig-y-Ddinas |
| Cwmdu Glen Woodland |
| Cyd Terrace and Ynysbwllog Aqueduct |
| Gnoll Estate Country Park |
| Aberdulais Falls |
| Amman Valley Trotting Club |
| Garth Farm VRP Gateway I and II |
| Lliw Reservoir |
| South West VRP Gateway |
| Penllergaer Woods |
| Cwmbran Riverside Park |
| Blaenafon Forgotten Landscapes |
| Greenmeadow Farm |
| Blaen Bran Community Woodland |
| Pontymoel Basin |
| Ancient Heritage - South Torfaen & Caerphilly |
| Hidden Landscapes of Forgeside |
| Community Ambassadors |
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