What assessment has the Welsh Government made of the financial impact of the wildfires on the self-catering sector?
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Answered by Cabinet Minister for Enterprise, Connectivity and Energy | Answered on 13/08/2026
We recognise that the presence of wildfires in a region may affect self-catering lettings. I am aware that the recent fires in the Rhinogydd in the Sychnant Pass and Blaenavon caused temporary disruption to local campsites and holiday lets. There is currently limited published evidence quantifying impacts on the tourism sector or self-catering accommodation specifically however we are monitoring the effects of these incidents on affected communities.