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...
Region’s visitor numbers on the rise as more people come to experience North East England
The newly released STEAM data sees visitor numbers and spend grow across the region as the visitor economy continues to recover to pre-pandemic levels. The latest STEAM* data gathered on behalf of the region’s seven local authority areas by Destination North East England has revealed a promising upward trend...
North East cycling holidays showcased to thousands of European consumers
Over 40,000 cycling enthusiasts were exposed to the North East of England’s incredible cycling holidays at two international expos by leading tourism organisations last month. NewcastleGateshead Initiative (NGI) and Visit Northumberland, and cycle charity, Sustrans attended Fiets en Wandelbeurs in the Netherlands and in Belgium to encourage active holiday...
TV Series Vera and author behind the books among winners at the 2024 North East England Tourism Awards
The popular TV drama Vera and author Ann Cleeves, who wrote the book series, were awarded the Outstanding Contribution to Tourism award at last night’s ceremony. They were among 14 other award winners who were named some of the best in the region at the prestigious annual awards. Exec...
Leading tourism businesses sign up to accessible online platform to provide an inclusive welcome for visitors
Tourism businesses across the North East have committed to playing their part in making the UK the most accessible tourist destination in Europe by 2025 by implementing a web-based app for visitors with access needs. The Everybody Welcome Initiative funded by North of Tyne Combined Authority and delivered by...
All Aboard The Stottie Train As Big River Bakery and Lumo Bring North East Favourite To East Coast Travellers
To celebrate the first-ever National Stottie Cake Week, Newcastle-based Lumo will be serving up delicious handmade stottie sandwiches from Big River Bakery on its train services between Edinburgh and London. The open-access train operator, who run an all-electric fleet of inter-city trains between Edinburgh and London, with stops at...
North East set to host more than 100 travel trade at two key events
European and UK-based tour operators, travel agents and coach tour organisers will be descending on the North East this month as part of a drive to increase overseas visitors to the region. The region will be hosting two key travel trade events over the weekend of January 26th-30th supporting...
Looking for great ways to save money over the Festive Season and beyond?
Christmas shoppers in NewcastleGateshead have the opportunity to access a range of festive discounts and deals right through to New Year’s Day – simply download the GeordieStreet app. The GeordieStreet app has already been downloaded more than 5000 times, providing residents and visitors to the city with a great...
Lights. Camera. Action… Studio proposals go in for planning
BLOCKBUSTER plans that could transform the North East economy have taken a step forward, with proposals to build a major film studio in Sunderland now in for planning consent. FulwellCain – a joint venture between global entertainment company Fulwell 73 and Cain International – and Sunderland City Council are...
55-56° North promotes programme of events across the North East
The name for the promotion of the programme of events was born from the GPS coordinates of the North of Tyne, as Newcastle sits 55° North and Berwick-upon-Tweed 56° North. The North of Tyne Combined Authority’s events programme has already been a great success, with a number of fantastic...