Accommodation Businesses (South Wales)
We welcome all types of accommodation providers into membership of MWT Cymru, including:
Whether you're thinking of starting an accommodation business, or want to attract more guests to your existing business, MWT can help.
- Hotels, B&Bs, Guest Accommodation and Restaurants with Rooms
- Self Catering and Exclusive Hire
- Glamping
- Hostels, Group accommodation, Bunkhouses and Campus accommodation
- Holiday parks, Home parks, Camping and Touring
Whether you're thinking of starting an accommodation business, or want to attract more guests to your existing business, MWT can help.
We can help you get more direct business
MWT is not a booking agency. On our visitor website, www.showmewales.co.uk we publicise your businesses direct links including website, email, telephone number and social media links. Businesses also have the option to use the online booking element via Guestlink (10% commission).
Members update listings via the Guestlink platform (if you're graded, this will also update your entry on the Visit Wales website). We provide lots of help and support to do this.
Our aim is to generate more direct business for you.
Members receive discounts for online booking software with Guestlink+, Eviivo and FreetoBook and we also provide discounted web builds for members, and MUCH MORE!
Members update listings via the Guestlink platform (if you're graded, this will also update your entry on the Visit Wales website). We provide lots of help and support to do this.
Our aim is to generate more direct business for you.
Members receive discounts for online booking software with Guestlink+, Eviivo and FreetoBook and we also provide discounted web builds for members, and MUCH MORE!
Membership Benefits
1) marketing
Marketing
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2) SAVINGS
Savings
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Benefit from savings on a range of products and services:
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3) Support
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We understand that it can be tough running a business whilst simultaneously trying to keep up to date with the latest visitor and marketing trends. We're here to help!
We provide regular e-news updates with important industry news and opportunities. We also hold members meetings that allow you to network with other businesses, find out what's going on face-to-face, and pick up a few hints and tips along the way to help your business grow. Membership is a great way to feel connected to the industry. Too busy to attend meetings? - that's fine, you can also keep in contact with fellow members via our closed, members only, Facebook Group. We also have an exclusive members area on this, our industry website, where you can access additional content and support. Our 5 day a week (friendly) helpline is here for you too! If you have any questions then please do not hesitate to give the team a call and if we can't answer your query , we probably know who can - save yourself time and frustration and get the answer you're looking for from a real person. Our experienced team have worked in tourism for many years, either through associations or running their own businesses. Zoe, our Operations and Digital Manager, still runs her accommodation business, so we know how hard it can be to juggle that work-life balance. Make your life easier and become a member of MWT. |
Are there other strands to your business?
Food, Drink, Retail, Attractions and Activities
If your accommodation has a restaurant open to non-residents, for example; a café or shop on-site - you can benefit from a separate web entry so visitors can easily find you on a website search, and you can also be part of our innovative Show Me Wales app. Simply choose the multi-business option on the joining form.
Wedding & Conference Venues
If your accommodation business provides a venue for weddings, meetings or conferences, make sure you let us know so you can benefit from an entry on this section of our websites, too. Choose the multi-business option on the joining form.
If your accommodation has a restaurant open to non-residents, for example; a café or shop on-site - you can benefit from a separate web entry so visitors can easily find you on a website search, and you can also be part of our innovative Show Me Wales app. Simply choose the multi-business option on the joining form.
Wedding & Conference Venues
If your accommodation business provides a venue for weddings, meetings or conferences, make sure you let us know so you can benefit from an entry on this section of our websites, too. Choose the multi-business option on the joining form.
Accommodation FAQs
Is MWT Cymru the same as Mid Wales Tourism?
Yes. MWT Cymru is Mid Wales Tourism. We changed our name to MWT Cymru in 2015 as we have an increasing number of members from West and South Wales. We were established in 1991 and over the past 30 years we have established ourselves as industry leaders in supporting the tourism business community and delivering innovative marketing campaigns.
I’m already a member of my local tourism association. What additional benefits do I get by joining MWT Cymru?
We work closely with local tourism associations and value the important role they play. We represent our members at regional, national and international level, as well as local. Our marketing channels can provide your business with far greater reach, and our buying power can provide you with better deals and savings on a range of specialist services.
Do I have to be graded or accredited to join membership?
No, if you’re an accommodation business you do not have to be graded or accredited to join membership or to appear on our website www.showmewales.co.uk or on our Show Me Wales app.
However, you do have to be graded or accredited if you wish to appear on the Visit Wales website, www.visitwales.co.uk.
Click here for information about Visit Wales grading and accreditation
However, you do have to be graded or accredited if you wish to appear on the Visit Wales website, www.visitwales.co.uk.
Click here for information about Visit Wales grading and accreditation
If I join membership do I have to use Guestlink?
You need to use Guestlink to update your basic info; text, facilities, images etc. but not necessarily to update your availability. A number of availability & booking systems integrate using Guestlink + Connect - really useful as this will save you time updating multiple channels.
Guestlink + Connect provides an interface between your PMS and a wide variety of distribution channels.
Click here for more details on Guestlink + Connect.
Guestlink + Connect provides an interface between your PMS and a wide variety of distribution channels.
Click here for more details on Guestlink + Connect.
Are you a booking agency?
No, we are not a booking agency. We are a not-for-profit membership and marketing organisation.
We encourage visitors to 'book direct' with accommodation owners/managers, and all our businesses' contact details are published on our websites for this reason.
We encourage visitors to 'book direct' with accommodation owners/managers, and all our businesses' contact details are published on our websites for this reason.
How much business should we expect to get from you?
Your main source of enquiries and bookings should always be from your own website (or via your agency if you’re working with one). Members who regularly update their online availability and booking, send us press releases and participate in our marketing campaigns, will do better than those who don’t. We are not a booking agency, our aim is to drive business to you direct.
A whole host of factors will come into play relating to your own marketing e.g. what type of business do you run, how much are you charging etc. We can help by referring visitors to your website and providing top-up business.
You will receive regular updates from Guestlink and will be able to monitor the number of referrals our channels have generated for you.
A whole host of factors will come into play relating to your own marketing e.g. what type of business do you run, how much are you charging etc. We can help by referring visitors to your website and providing top-up business.
You will receive regular updates from Guestlink and will be able to monitor the number of referrals our channels have generated for you.
I have been a member of MWT Cymru for many years and they have been a great help to me in growing my business.
Mair Jones, Gwerniago Camping Site, Machynlleth. Read more testimonials from our members here.