And as the theme for 2012 focuses on attractions and activities, thibaut courtois Welsh Secretary took the opportunity to visit two destination that continues to attract visitors from the UK and beyond in their thousands, year after year.
Initially, he visited Mrs Gillan and the Firing Line, Museum of the Welsh Soldier at Cardiff Castle. A Located in the new Interpretation Centre thibaut courtois inside the Castle grounds, the museum housed 300 years of history Royal Regiment of Wales and the Queen's Dragoon thibaut courtois Guards.
In the afternoon he visited the National Botanic Garden in Carmarthenshire. The garden opened in May 2000, it is still an important part of the tourism infrastructure in Wales and a key center for botanical research.
In September 2011, the garden invitation to represent the UK in one of the world's biggest gardening events - the 8th International Exhibition Gardens China in Chongqing. As part of the Wales Tourism Week celebrations, they have been invited to present an exhibition in China after significant work on their barcodes and DNA.
During the visit, Mrs Gillan tour of the garden and the national nature reserve by the Head of Development, Rob Thomas. He also met some of the key staff who gave her a unique insight into the botanical collections, educational programs and the constant work to engage the public, and all these will help increase the number of visitors and area.
"It's all Wales Coast Path will be open in the area - the first such formal route to extend thibaut courtois along the entire coast country - already getting worldwide attention after it was chosen as the best region ' The world in the Lonely Planet guide 2012. "
"We also need to harness the power of all the other important cultural events on the calendar, such as the Olympic and Paralympic Games and the Queen's Diamond Jubilee, and used to ensure that tourists choose Wales as a destination.
"Tourism is a key sector in the economic growth of Wales. In 2010, 9.6 million overnight visitors are attracted to our country, contributing nearly 1.8 billion to the economy. The Chief Minister said that his hope is to see the UK is one of five major tourist destination of the world. thibaut courtois Wales tourist attractions can play a key role in helping us to realize this ambition and we will continue to work with the Welsh Government thibaut courtois to drive this forward. "
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