Tourism businesses invited to “Experience” workshops
Spaces are still available for a series of workshops aimed at helping tourism-related businesses develop unforgettable experiences for visitors. The New Adventures campaign, launched last week, is being funded by the North of Tyne Combined Authority (NCTA) and is being delivered on behalf of NTCA by Newcastle Gateshead Initiative...
Worldwide recruitment expertise now at the heart of Newcastle’s Biosphere
The world’s leading executive search firm in the HealthTech/BioTech market has established a presence at the heart of Newcastle’s life-sciences sector. The US-headquartered firm The Mullings Group, established more than 30 years ago, now has its first European office having taken space at The Biosphere, which is based on...
FedEx Express expansion at Newcastle International Airport creates new jobs for the region
FedEx Express, a subsidiary of FedEx Corp. (NYSE: FDX) and the world’s largest express transportation company, today announced it has expanded its operations at Newcastle International Airport, to serve growing export and import demands in the region. FedEx Express has moved into its own modern facility at the airport,...
Rugby League World Cup 2021 launches mascot design competition
The Rugby League World Cup 2021 is on the hunt for a talented young artist to design the mascot that will become the face of this year’s three tournaments. The competition is looking for a mascot that encapsulates the spirit of the Rugby League World Cup. It should represent...
Beamish’s 1950s electrical shop to inspire future engineers thanks to Reece Foundation
A 1950s electrical shop at Beamish, The Living Museum of the North will help to inspire the engineers of the future thanks to a £100,000 grant from the Reece Foundation. Beamish is incredibly grateful that the Reece Foundation has now donated an amazing £1million in total to the museum...
Digital accelerator programme launched to help SMEs harness power of digital technology
Gray Fox, the North East-based IT & business management consultancy, has introduced a ‘Digital accelerator’ toolkit for SMEs to highlight the role technology can play in their growth strategies. As part of a three-day programme Gray Fox applies its unique diagnostic and strategy tools to identify critical areas of...
NewcastleGateshead venues unite in £150m Covid fightback
Venues across Newcastle and Gateshead have united in a major campaign to bounce back from Covid and recapture the £150m a year business events and meetings market. A total of 35 venues ranging from major hotel chains to historic buildings have joined forces to help build back event organisers’...
48-hour trophies tour arrives in Newcastle on 200 days to go milestone until Rugby League World Cup kicks off
RLWC2021 mark 200 days to go milestone by taking the three trophies on tour to every one of its host towns and cities on a 48-hour tour Starting in Newcastle and ending in London – the three distinctive trophies have been greeted by a unique event in each location,...
Careers in tourism: working your way up
As the region’s fourth largest sector, tourism in Newcastle and Gateshead is incredibly important. We are renowned for our warm welcome and providing world-class customer service that has every visitor feeling like an adopted Geordie. Hospitality plays a large role in creating these positive experiences, whether it’s the person...
Careers in tourism: telling the region’s story
Newcastle and Gateshead is a place full of proud people who are passionate about sharing the history, heritage and culture of the region with visitors and those new to the area. Often pegged as a ‘best kept secret’, the region continues to gain attention on both a national and...