Penarth and the Wales-wide hospitality sector will prepare to re-open outdoors from 13 July, International Relations Minister Eluned Morgan today confirmed.

The Minister signalled the first phase of a planned reopening for bars, restaurants and cafes with outdoor spaces following a rapid review of the sector.

Key dates:

• July 6th - Outdoor visitor attractions will be able to open to the public if the requirement to stay local is lifted.

• July 11th - Self-contained accommodation will be able to re-open, subject to the outcome of next week's 21-day review

• July 13th - pubs, bars, cafes and restaurants will be able to open outdoors, subject to the outcome of the next review.

A final decision about outdoor re-opening will be made at the next review of the coronavirus regulations on 9 July and will depend on whether rates of coronavirus are continuing to fall.

Future decisions about indoor re-opening will be made later and will depend on the success of the first phase of the outdoor opening.

The Minister confirmed the timetable for re-opening outdoor visitor attractions and the partial opening of the tourism industry in Wales for the remainder of the summer season.

If the requirement to stay local is lifted in Wales on 6 July, outdoor visitor attractions will be able to reopen from Monday.

And, subject to the forthcoming review of coronavirus regulations on 9 July, the tourism sector is preparing to re-open self-contained accommodation.

The Minister confirmed the date that owners of self-contained accommodation can accept bookings is being brought forward to 11 July from 13 July, to help with the pattern of Saturday-to-Saturday bookings.

Minister for International Relations and the Welsh Language Eluned Morgan said:

"Tourism is a vital part of the Welsh economy at a national, regional and local level. I'd like to thank all our industry partners for working with us to carefully reopen the visitor economy.

"A successful, safe and phased return will give businesses, communities and visitors confidence to continue with the recovery of the visitor economy.

"We ask everyone who travels to and around Wales to enjoy their time here, but always to respect local communities. We are looking forward to welcoming visitors back to Wales – but we want everyone to Visit Wales Safely.

"Guidance to help businesses in Wales' visitor economy has been published this week. Further guidance for cafes, bars and pubs will follow.

"Visit Wales has also worked with the other national tourism organisations on a UK-wide industry standard and consumer mark to provide reassurance as the sector works towards reopening.

"The Good To Go industry standard and supporting mark means businesses can demonstrate they are adhering to the respective government and public health guidance; have carried out a COVID-19 risk assessment and checked they have the required processes in place. The scheme is free to join and open to all businesses across the industry."