Overview
- A video posted by Claire Gibson showed the St Mary Street banner displaying the Visit Cardiff URL, which she called "embarrassing."
- Public reaction was split, with some labelling the display tacky and others saying it looks festive and includes "Nadolig Llawen" if you wait.
- Cardiff Council said Visit Cardiff is a council department, so the message is not commercial advertising.
- Officials explained the lights cycle between seasonal greetings in Welsh and English and the tourism website address.
- The council described the site as a one-stop guide to festive events that supports the local economy, and said the Welsh phrasing "Croeso Caerdydd" follows standard Visit-brand usage across Wales.