Tourism industry welcomes its regenerative future
North East Mayor Kim McGuinness and leaders from the region’s local authorities joined forces with the area’s visitor economy to welcome the extensive framework, unique to North East England, to empower industry and government to positively impact our place, people and planet. This framework has been delivered and developed...
Outreach event in Newcastle ahead of national energy research institute conference
Young people in Newcastle are set to explore green energy solutions ahead of 500-person academic conference on battery energy storage in the city. Taking place from 10-12 September 2024 at Newcastle University, the Faraday Institution Conference will convene the community of academics, researchers, organisations, policy makers and funders around...
Conference delegates enjoying Newcastle and Gateshead for longer
Conference attendees are staying in the city for longer when compared to the same time last year according to the latest figures. NewcastleGateshead Convention Bureau, part of NewcastleGateshead Initiative (NGI), figures have revealed that so far this year, those visiting the city as part of a conference or business...
Strong jobs growth across Newcastle and Gateshead in annual review of inward investment
Newcastle is continuing to attract high levels of inward investment despite challenging market conditions, according to analysis by NewcastleGateshead Initiative (NGI). Over 1,700 new job opportunities were created across Newcastle and Gateshead in the financial year 2023/24 with the support of NGI’s inward investment team, Invest Newcastle. 793 of...
North East England leads the way with access and inclusion
Visitors heading to the region can now feel safe, welcomed and included before they arrive thanks to a ground breaking, interactive 3D photography and pioneering inclusivity training designed to break down barriers to access for everyone. Destination North East England, England’s first Destination Development Partnership Pilot has commissioned and...
Jen Hartley receives MBE in honours list
Jen Hartley, Director of Invest Newcastle at NewcastleGateshead Initiative (NGI), has been recognised in the King’s Birthday Honours List 2024 with an MBE. She has been awarded by His Majesty the King for the honour of Member of the Order for the British Empire for services to Business and...
Tourism businesses to become Proud Allies this Pride Month
North East hospitality and tourism businesses are being encouraged to take part in training to ensure visitors from the LGBTQIA+ community get a warm and inclusive welcome. Those working in tourism businesses across Northumberland, North Tyneside, South Tyneside, Newcastle, Gateshead, Sunderland and County Durham can reinforce and enhance the...
HITS Expo 2024 delivers a dynamic showcase of the North East’s food and drink, hospitality and tourism industries
Showing an appetite for growth, innovation and collaboration in the North East, the HITS Expo 2024 highlighted the vital roles the food and drink, hospitality, tourism and supply chain sectors play in forging the North East’s identity and offer, as well as providing opportunities for businesses to make valuable...
Thousands of nature activities completed by primary school children at WWT Washington Wetland Centre
WWT’s award-winning project engages children from underrepresented communities using stories to help them connect with nature. Through Generation Wild, a project spearheaded by WWT, the charity for wetlands and wildlife, 16,824 nature activities have been completed by children who traditionally have fewer opportunities to make meaningful connections with nature...
Join INNSiDE Newcastle for a FREE guided ‘reconnection’ evening walk in the Derwent Valley
INNSiDE by Meliá, part of Meliá Hotels International, has launched INNSiDER Wellness – a three day wellness event taking place across INNSiDE UK hotels; Newcastle, Manchester and Liverpool, during Summer Solstice. As the sun appears at its highest elevation, INNSiDE UK will host a guided reconnection and wellbeing walk for...