Campaign launched to help North of Tyne businesses create and promote unforgettable visitor experiences
A new campaign to help smaller tourism-related businesses reach new audiences is being launched with the help of funding from the North of Tyne Combined Authority (NCTA). The New Adventures campaign is being delivered on behalf of NTCA by Newcastle Gateshead Initiative (NGI), North Tyneside Council and Visit Northumberland,...
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’...
North East’s Tourism stars celebrated as annual awards return
The region’s leading tourism businesses were celebrating last night (THURS) as the winners of North East England Tourism Awards were announced. This year the annual awards, being held during English Tourism Week, were once again able to return to a full ceremony at Newcastle’s Civic Centre, after hosting a...
City tourism continues to bounce back from the pandemic and lockdowns
As English Tourism Week gets into full swing, NewcastleGateshead Initiative (NGI) has revealed demand for hotels during April and May continues to rise steadily. NGI is confident the demand now being experienced will continue into the summer as Newcastle prepares for several major events happening including Rugby Magic Weekend,...
Spreading the word about WeAreNewcastle campaign
Independent retailers, cafes, bars and restaurants in Newcastle’s neighbourhoods have joined forces to help spread the word about a new local pride campaign. The WeAreNewcastle campaign was launched in February to celebrate what the city’s high streets and neighbourhoods have to offer residents. Already more than 250 businesses have...
Newcastle announces bid to bring Great British Railways headquarters to the city
Newcastle City Council is bidding to bring the new Great British Railways Headquarters to the region. Britain’s railways are embarking on a major, once-in-a-generation reform and the new public body, Great British Railways (GBR) will integrate the railways, owning the infrastructure, collecting fare revenue, running, and planning the network,...
WeAreNewcastle campaign set to support city’s neighbourhoods
A new campaign to help support Newcastle’s neighbourhoods and high streets recover from the pandemic will launch on Monday (Feb 21). NewcastleGateshead Initiative (NGI) is delivering the WeAreNewcastle campaign, on behalf of Newcastle City Council, having received funding from the Government’s Welcome Back Fund via the European Regional Development...
New Geordie Street App to help local high streets reach new customers
A new app is being launched which will help businesses on high streets in Newcastle’s neighbourhoods reach new customers. The Geordie Street shopping app, currently in development, and due to launch in February will be an integral part of the Welcome Back campaign being delivered this winter by NewcastleGateshead...
Region’s tourism businesses celebrated at annual awards
The region’s top tourism businesses will be celebrated at the North East England Tourism Awards on Thurs, March 24. The annual event, hosted by NewcastleGateshead Initiative (NGI) will be held at Newcastle Civic Centre. Attractions, hotels and individuals from across the North East will compete in 15 categories including...
Shortlist announced for North East Tourism Awards
Despite a tough year for the tourism industry and continued uncertainty being created by the Pandemic, the efforts of businesses in the sector will be recognised in the 2022 North East Tourism Awards – the shortlist for which has now been announced. Taking place in March 2022, the awards...