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...
Shortlist announced for tourism superstars
The shortlist for the North East England Tourism Awards has been announced today (21 October 2016), following another record breaking year for entries. (Full shortlist detailed below) Playing a major role in showcasing the range of high quality tourism businesses and experiences on offer to visitors across the North...
Global data and technology specialist opens office in Newcastle
Amicus ITS, one of the UK’s leading 24×365 IT Managed Service Providers and a data security specialist, is opening an office in Newcastle this month – creating a number of jobs for the region. With almost 30 years’ experience in the IT industry, Amicus ITS provides technology support and...
MIPIM plans launched
Invest Newcastle launched its return to the world’s leading property trade show, MIPIM Cannes, at an event earlier this month. MIPIM (14 – 17 March 2017) brings together the most influential players from across all of the international property sectors. With 13 private-sector business partners already signed up to...
Ageing expertise showcased
Following the announcement of a £40m National Centre for Ageing Science and Innovation to be opened by Newcastle University, NewcastleGateshead has recorded a particularly busy year for ageing-related conferences and events. Supported by NewcastleGateshead Convention Bureau, the Newcastle University Institute for Ageing has welcomed delegates from across the globe...