Great Exhibition of the North Exhibition: Sign up
Work is well underway to develop the Great Exhibition of the North in 2018, including the recruitment of key members of the delivery team, development of our marketing and communications strategy to promote the event on a national and international stage and work to ensure we engage effectively with...
Once upon a Tyne
With more than 2000 years of history, NewcastleGateshead certainly has a story or two to tell. This year, a host of exciting exhibitions and events will set about turning the page on some of those tales and will encourage visitors, young and old, to delve into the magical world...
NewcastleGateshead Quayside lights up orange with the arrival of major conference
The Royal College of Obstetricians and Gynaecologists (RCOG) will hold the only annual conference for trainees in obstetrics and gynaecology next month. Held at the Sage Gateshead, the National Trainees Conference (NTC) will play host to over 200 delegates – injecting over £110,000 into the local economy. The RCOG...
Winners announced for North East England Tourism Awards
Tourism businesses from across the North East were celebrated last night (Tuesday 22 November) as the winners for the North East England Tourism Awards were announced at a glittering ceremony held in Newcastle Civic Centre’s Banqueting Hall. Alfie Joey, BBC Radio Newcastle breakfast show presenter, hosted the awards, which...
Great Exhibition: great news!
Following a competitive bidding process, NewcastleGateshead was last month chosen to host the Great Exhibition of the North in summer 2018; a £10m programme celebrating innovation and creativity across Northern England, which will help to boost tourism and investment while leaving a lasting cultural and economic legacy. Having led...
Invest Newcastle taps into global investment opportunities
Invest Newcastle continues to work alongside Newcastle City Council and private-sector businesses to tap into global investors. Recent activity includes Newcastle City Council leader, Nick Forbes, leading a pitch to senior investors and regeneration specialists from across the globe at 10 Downing Street, Invest Newcastle hosting a round-table event,...
NewcastleGateshead Conference Ambassadors celebrated for success
The achievements of ambassadors who have gone above and beyond to bring conferences and events, worth an estimated £6.2m to the region, were celebrated at an event on 14 November, in acknowledgement of their contribution to the NewcastleGateshead Conference Ambassador Programme (CAP). CAP is designed to help academics, professionals,...
Global marine science and shipping experts flock to NewcastleGateshead
Marine science and shipping experts from across the globe will be gathering in NewcastleGateshead for the Shipping in Changing Climates Conference. Held at St James’ Park from the 10 – 11 November, the conference will contribute an estimated £70,000 to the local economy. The Shipping in Changing Climates project...
NewcastleGateshead Initiative names new Chair
One of the region’s most highly-respected lawyers, John Marshall, has been appointed Chair of NewcastleGateshead Initiative, the public-private partnership that delivers economic growth for NewcastleGateshead and wider region through its work to attract visitors, major events, conferences and inward investment to the area. With a 28-year career based in...
North East aims to tap into Chinese investors
Leaders from 22 of the North East’s key companies and business organisations have taken part in a roundtable debate to discuss Chinese investment in the region. Over the last decade the UK has been a top tier recipient of Chinese investment in Europe, and globally. Last year the government...