Last updated: 28th May 2007 This page provides testimonials gathered over ten years of marketing Wales as a tourism destination both online and offline:
"Your new website for Wales is brilliant. You have put everything together beautifully." Jim Sumner, Tan y Fron Cottages, Penmachno May 2008
"Love the new website, and am still exploring it." Babs Watkinson, Cyffdy Farm Cottages & Bala Cottage Breaks May 2008
"What a wonderful website! I must admit I hadn't been on for a few years, when I did, I was so pleasantly surprised. Well done! Regards, Anne" Sirhowy Arms Hotel, Blackwood, Argoed March 2007
"Your site is quite impressive now. Thanks, Sasha" The Boat House Hotel, Holyhead, Isle of Anglesey April 2007
"Thanks, and congratulations on setting up a brilliant business!" Richard Lewis, Middle Ninfa Farm Bunkhouse 29th November 2005
"We’re an Information Centre and we need information to give out to visitors. It’s incredible the number of ‘This Week’ newspapers we go through. They’re so useful." Hefina Lewis, Leaflet Manager, Snowdonia National Park Visitor Centre, Betws-y-Coed.
"Chester is a base for touring North Wales and we wanted ‘This Week’ in the Information Centre because it is a very good source of up-to-date information. It may be just a newspaper but that’s what gives it its appeal. It’s very pickupable." Eileen Jeffery, Marketing and Publicity Officer, Chester Tourism
"We are often asked for a more compact list of ‘when’, ‘where’ and 'what's on’ in North Wales. After reading the Summer issue of ‘This Week’ we need look no further. And what a bonus!! On the back page a very detailed map." Anne Heaton, Manageress, Llanddulas Chalet Park
"We have been here for sixteen years and ‘This Week’is the best thing we’ve ever had to give out to visitors for information on what’s going on in the area." Bill Davies, Proprietor, Trefach Caravan Park, Pembrokeshire
"...it is a publication well received by guests..." David T Williams, Chairman, Llandudno Hotels and listlogos/ Association
"I can’t get enough of them for my reception." Bryan Ayers, Managing Director, Beach Holidays
"Everywhere I go I see visitors reading This Week." John Roberts, Marketing Manager, Rhyl Sun Centre
"In my own travels about Wales I have always found ‘This Week’ available in accommodation and Tourist Information Centres and I commend the publication." Nick Zalick, Marketing Director, Welsh Lamb Enterprise
"This Week has certainly been a successful means of advertising for us in both the past and present to enhance our Tesco name and reputation within Wales." David Clements, Local Marketing, Tesco Stores Limited
"I would like to take this opportunity to congratulate you on the publication This Week. The half page we took paid for itself with interest....I look forward to doing business with you again and thank you for the professional manner in which you have helped us to promote our product." Tim Mulholland, Marketing Manager, Emerson Group (Jones Retirement Homes)
"...thanks very much for all you’ve done – and thanks for caring." Carys Howell, Public Affairs Manager, The National Trust
"I do think the set up you have created, especially with map pointers for each property etc, could create one of the best Welsh websites!" Angela Calvert-Jones, Dormy, Newport, Pembrokeshire March 2009
2. Consumer
"Excellent no nonsense site – informative and easy to search. Many thanks." Shata Hae 17th August 2003
"Very good website – fast, intuitive and easy to use. Its on 'my favourites' now I have found it!" Fred McArthur 4th August 2003
"Congratulations on an excellent use of email. This is interactive marketing at its best." 2001 Online Survey
"Great initiative – well done!" 2001 Online Survey
"I think this is an excellent idea." 2001 Online Survey
"Impressed with Wales’ efforts to promote the country using the latest technology." 2001 Online Survey
"Brilliant idea for finding out what people think of what's on offer. We love Wales!!" 2001 Online Survey
"Thank-you for your enterprising communication." 2001 Online Survey
"Thank you for contacting me via the email – I will use this for future visits to Wales." 2001 Online Survey
"Thanks for sending the newsletter – I'd find one useful each month – June seems ages away for the next one." 2001 Online Survey
"This seems a very good idea to help promote Wales." 2001 Online Survey
"We are still learning how to use email and internet so bear with us if we are not very good; although so far everything’s very simple!" 2001 Online Survey
"Many thanks for sending mail..." 2001 Online Survey
"More than happy to help with any more questionnaires." 2001 Online Survey
"Thank you for the information." 2001 Online Survey
"Although registered for North Wales, actually interested in these activities anywhere in Wales." 2001 Online Survey
"We think it is excellent. We love the maps mostly, but the paper is full of useful information. Most interesting." Mr Derek Chapman, Manchester
"This Week is a wonderful publication and a great mix of fact and suggestion. Well done!" Maeve O'Keeffe, Cork, Ireland
"A good publication for Welsh tourism; the more I see of Wales the more impressed I am." Mr D Beall, Scarborough, North Yorkshire
"There is little or nothing I would change in This Week. Much information, maps and articles are provided. All are very interesting. Thankyou for This Week." Margaret Lancaster, Chorley, Lancashire
"This Week is most informative and covers everything a holiday maker would want to know when taking either a short break or a main holiday in North Wales." Mrs A Taylor, Sheffield
"Very helpful and tells us lots of things we wouldn't have known otherwise. Especially the maps." Mr W R Jones, Gloucester
"I found it a very comprehensive paper and particularly liked the What’s On section." Mrs M Gwilliam, Bristol, Afon
"Even I as a frequent visitor to Wales found 'This Week' a most informative publication." Christopher Naish, Wantage, Oxfordshire
"Everything is enclosed for a holiday break, we enjoyed a great break with plenty to do and interest to all our party." Mr G E Reeve, Woolton, Merseyside
"We found a lot of new places to visit. Your paper was very helpful. Good reading!" Mrs D Connor, Runcorn, Cheshire
"I really enjoyed reading Week, it opened my eyes to the great variety of wonderful sights and scenes to be found in Wales." J Wright, Newark, Nottinghamshire
"A very helpful and useful publication." Mr Jim Carson, Kirkcudbright, Scotland
"It covers its subject matter comprehensively and presents everything in an interesting manner." J F S Wright, Newark, Nottinghamshire
"Useful to have as a planner to make a holiday. Most enjoyable whether rain or shine!" Mr G Taylor, Sheffield
"I enjoy your paper every time I come to Wales." A M F Stellinga, Halesowen, West Midlands
"The What’s On and attractions sections are excellent, very clear and informative." Ross King, Whitney, Oxfordshire
"This magazine is wonderfully written, very informative." Mrs Janice Murray, Little Neston, South Wirral
"It is a very good read, and superbly presents its subject matter." M A Wright, Newark, Nottinghamshire
"A well produced and informative newspaper." Mrs Joan Sims, Bracknell, Berkshire
"The format is excellent." Mr R C Holmes, Slough, Berkshire
"The publication is doing a great job." Michael Bailiss, Walton-on-Thames, Surrey
"Good publication. Keep up the good work." Rose Taylor, Bramhall, Cheshire
"This Week is an excellent publication." James Briggs, Oldham, Lancashire
"I have found this paper very helpful and informative. Keep up the good work." Mrs Anne Lewis, Buckley, Flintshire
"I've enjoyed reading This Week, it's very informative." Mrs Jenny Indge, Brynmawr, Gwent
"It is a well presented paper with lots of information." Ena Ulrich, London
"We had never seen it before and we found it very helpful." Richard Knowles, Aughton, Lancashire
"It was good to see advertisments diplaying admission charges." A Heaton, Birmingham
"Very informative and well laid out, colourful and attention-gathering. Keep it up." Mike Franklin, Reading, Berkshire
"It is very informative and I always get a copy when in the area." Mrs S Gledhill, Huddersfield, West Yorkshire
"It’s a very good paper full of news and information." Mr & Mrs E Price, Bedliwnog, Mid Glamorgan
"Very informative, keep up the good work." Mrs S Watts, Birmingham
"A very good paper." Mrs A R Shepherd, Oxton, Wirral
"For visitors it is extremely helpful." Mrs Betty Joes, Birmingham
"Keep up the good work This Week." Mr J Haile, Huntley, Gloucestershire
"It’s a very informative free paper." Mr Gavin Robinson, Blackburn, Lancashire
"We think it has all the things needed for tourists and local people." Mr W Bowker, Manchester
"Pretty good with interesting facts." John Cattell, Birmingham
"Very clear and well presented." Mrs Franklin, Reading, Berkshire
"We have found it very informative and would like it delivered by post so we can arrange more visits." Mrs Audrey Henderson, Liverpool, Merseyside
"Excellent, informative paper." Mrs M E Lockwood, Dorset
"Excellent!" Mrs V Almarresh, Sheffield
"It's perfect." Mrs M Bartley, Todmorden, Lancashire
