Thousands of people visit the mountainous region
of Snowdonia in north west Wales every year.
The air is fresh, the scenery picture
perfect, and there are some lovely little hamlets and villages
where you can stay without breaking the bank.
Containing the highest peaks in the United
Kingdom, outside of Scotland, Snowdonia is a magnet for climbers,
hikers, nature lovers, photographers and increasingly, surfers and
other thrill seekers.
That's right, you don't need to travel to the
other side of the world to surf, experience thrilling bike rides
down a mountain, go bungee jumping or feel the adrenaline rush
that a zipline provides, all that is just 90 minutes from
Manchester Airport and slightly over 4-hours from London Heathrow.
It all started in 2008, when an aluminum works
with over 100 years of history was purchased and turned into the
world's first inland surf lagoon with a handful of glamping pods
for people who wanted to stay.
Since then, the site has expanded
enormously and will soon be home to Hilton's second hotel in
Wales, with the other Hilton being in the capital, Cardiff.
With so much happening, Steven Howard of
TravelNewsAsia.com travelled to Adventure Parc Snowdonia to speak
with Justin Everley the Commercial Director.
In the interview, filmed on 8 February 2020,
Justin tells us how Surf Snowdonia, as it was then called, was
born.
We discuss where guests are coming from, how much
of the business is coming in from overseas, where the top markets
are, and how Justin expects these demographics to change.
Justin tells us about the surfing, what level of
surfers it is aimed at, who it attracts, and whether you can surf
year-round.
We also discuss the glamping pods and you will
learn more about the brand new 106-room Hilton Garden Inn hotel
that is currently being built on-site, and why.
We discuss filling the venue mid-week and outside
of holidays, how important the MICE, spa and staycation markets
are about to become and what role GDS currently plays in the
success of the business.
Justin explains why the location between Conwy,
with one of the oldest, largest and most visited castles in Wales,
and Betws y-Coed, the gateway to Snowdonia, is going to be crucial
to Adventure Parc Snowdonia's success. And he tells us how they
have used technology to enhance the guest experience, what
challenges they face with recruitment and what
further expansion plans they have. All that and much, much more in
the FHD video and podcast below.
Hilton to Open Garden Inn Hotel at Adventure Parc Snowdonia, North Wales
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See also:
History of Conwy, North Wales - Interview with Councillor Bill Chapman ,
North Wales Tourism - Interview with Jim Jones, CEO ,
Hilton to Open Garden Inn Hotel at Adventure Parc Snowdonia, North Wales ,
Sustainable Inspiration from Farmer Gareth Wyn Jones in North Wales ,
The
Quay Hotel & Spa in Deganwy, North Wales - Interview with GM, Brid Collins ,
MICE in North Wales - Interview with Richard Jones of venue cymru, Llandudno ,
What Does Tourism Mean to Conwy, North Wales?
Interview with Mayor and
Welsh Wine from Gwinllan Conwy Vineyard - Interview with Colin Bennett .
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