Step By Step Guide To Setting Up An Accommodation Business

1. Contact

Contact the Economic Development Department, Tourism & Rural Development Manager (01978 292461) for an informal chat to let us know about your proposals, and discuss statutory requirements that you will need to fulfill. You will then automatically (with your approval) be added onto a mailing list to receive regular information, and be added to the Tourist Information Accommodation list.

2. Grading/Verification

Decide if you would like to have your property quality graded. Though not compulsory at this time, you may find that there are many more avenues open to marketing if your property is graded.

• Contact the Wales Tourist Board to apply to for grading - 02920 499909
• Contact the AA to apply for grading - 01256 884445
• Contact the RAC to apply for grading - 020 8917 2840

There are other forms of grading available.

3. Marketing Your Business

Consider the type of marketing that would benefit your business

• 'Real Wrexham' Guide - 01978 292489
• North Wales Borderlands Main Guide & Website - 01978 292489
• "Wales - Where to Stay" Accommodation Supplement - 02920 475205
• Visitwales Website - 08708 300 301

There are many other forms of marketing that you may choose from. The Tourism, Rural Regeneration and Marketing unit will endeavour to assist any enquiries you may have. Contact the Tourism Officer on 01978 292489.