Gwynedd and Eryri Sustainable Visitor Economy 2035
The Gwynedd and Eryri Sustainable Visitor Economy 2035 Strategic Plan has been adopted with the following vision and principles:
“A Visitor Economy for the benefit and wellbeing of the People, Environment, Language and Culture of Gwynedd and Eryri”
The Principles of the Gwynedd and Eryri National Park Visitor Economy
- Celebrate, Respect and Protect our Communities, Language, Culture and Heritage
- Maintain and Respect our Environment
- Ensure that the advantages to Gwynedd and Eryri’s communities outweigh any disadvantages
View Gwynedd and Eryri Sustainable Visitor Economy 2035 Strategic Plan
Since the adoption of the Strategic Plan by Cyngor and Eryri National Park in February 2023, the following have taken place:
- The Gwynedd and Eryri Strategic Plan 2035 was launched at Plas Tan y Bwlch, Maentwrog on September 25, 2023.
- Discussions have continued with Conwy County Borough Council regarding its role in the Plan for rural areas of Conwy that are part of Eryri National Park.
- An agreement to commit to the partnership will be signed with a memorandum of understanding between the 3 public sector partners.
- Work has been ongoing to develop a new partnership structure in order to develop an Action Plan and to monitor the delivery of work and outputs.
Taking part
If you are not already part of this work, there is an opportunity to participate in the Tourism Sector or Public Sector Groups that contribute to shaping and delivering the work.
If you are interested, please contact us for more details:
Key documents
Below, you will find key documents and insights that have informed this strategic plan.
Action Plan
The action plan for 2024–25 has shown positive progress toward the long-term goals of the Gwynedd and Eryri 2035 partnership. With new networks of plastic-free businesses, improvements to tourism infrastructure, a variety of events, and more ambassadors for the area than ever before, the past year has laid a strong foundation for the future.
Events and conferences
Presentations from previous events and conferences:
Welcome and Introduction (PDF)
Working in partnership, Strategic aims, residents and business research
A Cultural, Welsh Welcome (PDF)
Ecoamgueddfa Llŷn
Social Media Welcome 1 (PDF)
Croeso Cymru
Social Media Welcome 2 (PDF)
Dr. Emma Edwards Jones, Snowdonia Active / AdventureSmart
Welcome to Gwynedd and Eryri (PDF)
Angela Jones, Eryri National Park Authority
Welcome to Gwynedd and Eryri (PDF)
Alaw Digital Marketing Campaign ‘Lleol i ni’
International Best Practice - Professor Terry Stevens (PDF)
Implementing Sustainable Tourism and Funding
Panel Discussion and Q&A (PDF)
Steps Towards The Future with Gwenllian Roberts, Dr. Cynog Prys, Haydn Jones, Glenn Evans, Dr Einir Young, Michael Bewick
Gwynedd and Eryri Ambassador Scheme
Business Code and Visitor Code