Vaughan Gething confirmed as new First Minister of Wales
UKHospitality Cymru has urged the new First Minister to work with hospitality on policies that can benefit the future of the sector and the Welsh economy.
Vaughan Gething has been confirmed as the new First Minister of Wales, following a vote in the Welsh Parliament.
Mr Gething, the MS for Cardiff South and Penarth, was elected as leader of Welsh Labour, following the resignation of Mark Drakeford.
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David Chapman, Executive Director, UKHospitality Cymru
David Chapman, Executive Director of UKHospitality Cymru, said: “I’d like to send my congratulations to Vaughan Gething on his confirmation as First Minister of Wales.
“I know he recognises the importance of hospitality in Wales and the substantial contribution it makes to employment, the economy, our culture and all of our communities.
“I hope the First Minister takes the knowledge he has of the sector and works with UKHospitality Cymru to discuss, design and drive progressive policies that can benefit the future of our great sector and the Welsh economy as a whole.
“It’s impossible to ignore the intense cost pressures our sector faces, which has led to Wales experiencing the biggest closure rate of hospitality businesses in Great Britain.
“However, with the right conditions and a genuine partnership approach, there is huge potential for economic growth. If hospitality is given the tools to both survive and thrive, we can increase our contribution to the economy, create more jobs and deliver more revenue back to the Treasury, funding vital public services.”
