Clwyd MS Darren Millar paid a visit to a long-established family owned and run holiday park business today to see firsthand the high standards which have secured the site numerous awards over the years and made it such a popular destination for holiday makers.
During his visit to Tree Tops Caravan Park in Gwespyr, Darren met with owner Andy Walker who showed him around the exceptionally well-maintained site.
The park offers a children’s play area, an outdoor gym, a launderette, a library, and two dog-walking areas, as well as Japanese and Sensory Gardens.
Darren was impressed by the landscaped gardens all over the park, and spectacular views the park provides to the Dee Estuary and Irish Sea.
He was also pleased to hear that the business has earned widespread recognition for its commitment to quality and presentation, winning the prestigious Wales in Bloom award year after year.
Darren praised the dedication and hard work that has gone into maintaining the grounds to such a high standard, recognising the important contribution businesses like this make to the local economy and tourism sector.
The visit also provided an opportunity to discuss some of the key challenges facing tourism businesses in Wales, including the Welsh Government's Visitor Levy.
Speaking after the visit, Darren said:
"It was a real pleasure to visit Andy and the rest of the team at Tree Tops. What they have created on the site is quite incredible. It really is an oasis of calm, where visitors can escape their hectic daily lives and truly relax.
"Winning Wales in Bloom year after year is a remarkable achievement and reflects the hard work of everyone involved.
"Tree Tops is without doubt a real asset to the area, and like all tourism businesses in Wales, it is important that we ensure that they receive the help and support they need for their continued success.
"During my chat with Andy, I heard directly about the challenges they, and others in the tourism sector, are facing, including concerns about the Welsh Government's tourism tax, which will make it more expensive for people to holiday in Wales and may result in Welsh tourism businesses losing out to those over the border in England where there is no tax.
"They also told me that waste disposal costs are placing further pressures on their business."
He added:
"Andy and the rest of the team are working flat out to provide a first-rate holiday destination and they deserve huge credit, but they also deserve to be properly supported by those in power.
"Tourism and hospitality businesses are the backbone of many local communities here in North Wales, and we must ensure they not burdened by unnecessary costs and additional pressures."
