Council launches tourism survey
The Vale of Glamorgan Council wants to hear from local residents on the subject of tourism.
With the summer season now over, the Authority’s tourism department is working with Welsh Government to understand how the Vale views this industry.
The aim is to gather opinions of those living in the area, with similar projects running in Gwynedd and Pembrokeshire, supported by Visit Wales.
It’s important to capture both the advantages and disadvantages of tourism so it can be managed sustainably.
All interested parties are invited to complete a survey, with the findings used to inform future policy to best meet the needs of the communities involved.
While the purpose is to ensure every voice is heard, all responses can be given anonymously so there is no risk of personal identification, while participants can withdraw from the process at any point.
Cllr Bronwen Brooks, Vale of Glamorgan Council Cabinet Member for Sustainable Places, said: “Tourism is an important industry in the Vale. It provides jobs and helps to support a wide variety of businesses. But it can also put pressure on our transport network and other infrastructure.
“In order to properly understand tourism’s impact on the Vale, we are asking local residents to complete a short survey.
“That will help us better assess the sector’s impact so it can be managed sustainably.
“I would encourage as many people as possible to take part in this exercise so we are as well informed as possible when it comes to future decisions relating to tourism."