With much discussion in the media about the end of the staycation boom, Pembrokeshire based Bluestone National Park Resort is delighted to report a very strong August, with 97 percent occupancy. 

Yvonne Buckingham, Director of Commercial at Bluestone said: “The staycation boom is certainly not over for us. 

The potential growth difference for the cultural tourism market between 2020 and 2025 is $3.76 billion. In addition, the growth momentum of the market will accelerate at a CAGR of 16.41% during the forecast period. 

Technavio has announced its latest market research report titled Cultural Tourism Market Growth, Size, Trends, Analysis Report by Type, Application, Region and Segment Forecast 2021-2025.

Due to ongoing demand for the destination, ultra-luxury cruise operator, Scenic has unveiled an expanded Japan programme for 2023 on board the ultra-luxury Discovery Yacht, Scenic Eclipse.

New sailings have been added to the programme, including three brand new itineraries, visiting more than six new ports of call including Hachinohe, Shimizu, Muroran, Sakaiminato (all Japan) and various spectacular ports across The Aleutian Islands (United States of America).

Classical music based, with a strong literary and visual arts element, the Autumn in Malvern Festival has presented professional concerts, talks and exhibitions for over 30 years. After a two year break, owing to Covid 19, the festival returns in October with sixteen distinctive events. 

Research from YouGov commissioned by Three, the UK’s fastest 5G network, has revealed the state of the nation’s holiday packing habits, as over a fifth (22%) of Brits say that a phone charger is the item most likely to be forgotten from their suitcase – which could be a costly blunder for parents of young children!

Wales’s Bluestone National Park Resort has been named one of the top best value holiday resorts in the UK by Which?, the independent consumer organisation.

Bluestone, located near Narberth, Pembrokeshire, was ranked fourth out of 19 UK resorts and was named as one of just four Which? Recommended Providers on the list – a top accolade.