How Much Tourism Contributes to Local Economy in Merthyr Tydfil

How much tourism contributes to local economy in Merthyr Tydfil

Figures from a council report show tourism contributes around £156m a year towards Merthyr Tydfil's economy

Economic value of tourism in Merthyr continues to grow

Anthony Lewis Local Democracy Reporter Tourism contributes more than £156m towards the local economy in Merthyr each year, latest figures show. A report for the council’s Thriving scrutiny committee on the council’s destination management plan 2026-30 said the economic value of the sector has grown by 54% over the course of the last destination management […]