Show your support for English tourism
English Tourism Week takes place from 25-31 May this year. VisitEngland are asking everyone involved with the tourism industry and political stakeholders to show their support and help highlight the importance of tourism as a critical sector of the English economy. NewcastleGateshead Initiative will be using the week to...
NGI staff share working from home wellbeing tips
Hosted by the Mental Health Foundation, Mental Health Awareness Week takes place from 18-24 May 2020. This year’s theme is kindness. Being kind can help reduce stress and improve emotional wellbeing. Its not just about being kind to others its about being kind to yourself. The Mental Health Foundation...
Case study: Planning to reopen
Last week the Government announced a new roadmap for how and when the UK will adjust its response to the Covid-19 crisis. The news brought hope for some businesses, with unlimited outdoor exercise, and certain sporting activities, now permitted. Through our Tourism Industry Panel, and contact with our partners,...
Economic impact on North East’s tourism sector revealed
In the week that should have been English Tourism Week, new research has revealed that the economic loss to the North East visitor economy could be nearly £3bn if lockdown continues into the summer months*. The research was conducted by NewcastleGateshead Initiative (NGI) in collaboration with a range of...
Winners of the North East Tourism Awards announced
Businesses across the North East were revealed as winners of this year’s North East Tourism Awards at a virtual event today (Thursday 23 April 2020). The quality and diversity of the tourism industry were celebrated as the region comes together to support the industry in these challenging times. During...
NewcastleGateshead Initiative urges residents to support local businesses during lockdown
With many North East public attractions and cultural venues facing financial struggles during the Covid-19 crisis, NewcastleGateshead Initiative (NGI) is encouraging residents to do all they can to support these much-loved organisations. Ian Thomas, Director of Leisure Tourism and Research at NGI said: “Our North East attractions, hospitality venues...
New grants launched to support North East SMEs
A new set of grants are available for SMEs looking to drive innovation in the North East LEP (Local Enterprise Partnership) area. The grants will cover up to 40 per cent of a project up to the value of £3,000 and will support SMEs looking to develop new products...
New grants available to innovative North East SMEs
A new set of grants have been launched for SMEs looking to drive innovation in the North East LEP (Local Enterprise Partnership) area. The grants are part of the GX Project, a legacy of the Great Exhibition of the North designed to support innovations and collaborations among North East...
GX in 2020
GX is a legacy project from the Great Exhibition of the North which is led by NewcastleGateshead Initiative (NGI), and supported by the Innovation Super Network and Newcastle City Council. It started by supporting innovative collaborations throughout the Exhibition and has gone on to provide grants for SME innovations,...
NewcastleGateshead Convention Bureau shortlisted in the M&IT Awards
NewcastleGateshead Convention Bureau has been shortlisted as a finalist in the ‘best UK Convention Bureau’ category at the prestigious Meetings and Incentive Travel Industry (M&IT) Awards 2020. The Convention Bureau helps to attract and secure major national and international conferences and events for the region, working with a wide...