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Why Cardiff
Whycardiff.com is the official website for Cardiff which acts as a portal for information regarding investment, tourism, conferences, events, shopping, Education, living and working in Cardiff.
You’ll also find information on Cardiff & Co, the organisation charged with promoting the city region, as well as marketing Resources aimed at individuals and organisations wanting to play their part in promoting our Capital City.
Cardiff the Media Capital
The New Year started with some very positive news with the announcement that an agreement had been signed between BBC Wales and Igloo Regeneration to construct a Drama Village in the Roath Basin.
Vale Resort named named UKs best Large Family Hotel
The Vale Resort, Hensol near Cardiff has been named as the UK’s best Large Family-Friendly Hotel in the prestigious Hotel Excellence awards (2010) held in London on 28 January.
What the papers say
Positive developments in Cardiff certainly caught the attention of the UK’s broadsheets in 2009, with the Guardian bringing the year to a close with a feature on the city’s rising status as a filming location.
Fast Facts
Cardiff has a population of 321,000 and attracts more than 11 million visitors a year. See more Cardiff facts and statistics here.
My Cardiff
“Having spent a couple of very happy years in Cardiff in the late eighties, I've returned regularly to see old friends - and each time I come back I'm impressed by the huge transformation that has taken place." Rory Cellan Jones - BBC Technology Correspondent. More.
Events Coming Up
Cardiff is an events city and has a full and varied programme throughout the year. You'll find world-class bands alongside sporting, foodie, theatre and cultural events. See a full listing here.
Where is Cardiff?
Live in Cardiff
Cardiff is a great place to live and has been voted one of Europe’s best places to live and work by its residents.
Work in Cardiff
Cardiff boasts one of the fastest growing economies in the UK - and has an above average level of employment.
Visit Cardiff
Within Cardiff's compact city centre you'll find unique attractions, top class entertainment and quality shopping with a difference.
Shop in Cardiff
Cardiff offers designer brands, major chains and independent boutiques in the city's network of traditional arcades.
Invest in Cardiff
Cardiff is one of the most competitive cities in the UK and can offer your business a platform on which to prosper.
Meet in Cardiff
Cardiff is a superb convention destination, it's compact, vibrant, cosmopolitan - and great value for money.
Study in Cardiff
With four major higher education institutions, Cardiff is ideal for students. It's young, it's cool. It's the capital of Wales.
Events in Cardiff
Cardiff is an events capital and can boast international sporting, music, theatre and cultural events in amazing venues.
