North East tourism businesses aim to get their paws on an award as applications open
“The tourism sector is an important part of the local economy, supporting over 55,000 jobs. The awards provide a great platform to celebrate the success of tourism businesses across the region whilst reinforcing the importance of the industry in the North East. “I would like to encourage all visitor...
NewcastleGateshead medical research attracts European Association
NewcastleGateshead is set to host the international European Thyroid Association (ETA) in September 2018 – an event secured on the back of the destination’s strengths in science and healthcare as well as its historic links to the development of Thyroid hormone replacement therapy. The Association will see 900 delegates...
Success for Convention Bureau at International Confex
NewcastleGateshead Convention Bureau was joined by businesses from across North East England in London last week, to showcase the best of what the region has to offer the meetings and event industry. Attending one of the UK’s leading trade exhibitions, International Confex, the team secured enquiries worth a potential...
Northern Powerhouse tourism success showcased in Westminster
This week (Tuesday 9 February) politicians and business people from across the North attended a House of Commons reception celebrating the ongoing success of the £20m Northern Tourism Growth Fund (NTGF). The event was hosted by VisitEngland Chair Lady Cobham CBE, on behalf of 38 Northern England destinations and...
NewcastleGateshead Initiative boosts inward investment team
NewcastleGateshead Initiative (NGI) has bolstered its Invest Newcastle team with the appointment of two key roles. Ciara Small and Matt Bratton, have joined Inward Investment Director Catherine Walker, in promoting Newcastle nationally and internationally to attract and secure new investment into the city. Ciara took up her new role...
North East secures significant tourism growth
Latest results from a three-year project to grow tourism across England show significant economic impact for the North East, generating £109m worth of additional tourism spend in the region and supporting 2,043 jobs over a three year period – far exceeding initial targets set. Delivered by destination marketing organisations...
Newcastle joins MIPIM to showcase the city to investors
Invest Newcastle is gearing up to attend the world’s leading property trade show this March – to attract potential investment to Newcastle and the wider region. Invest Newcastle and leading North East England businesses are attending MIPIM Cannes to promote Newcastle on an international stage with the aim of...
NewcastleGateshead Convention Bureau win gold for industry leading Conference Ambassador Programme
NewcastleGateshead Convention Bureau has today (Friday 4 December) won Best Industry Partnership at the Association of British Professional Conference Organisers (ABPCO) annual awards for their work with Newcastle University in attracting large scale conferences to the North East. Paul Szomoru, head of business tourism at NewcastleGateshead Convention Bureau, said...
Tourism superstars win gold at record breaking awards
llustrious tourism business from across the region were last night (TUESDAY) celebrated and congratulated on the exceptional contribution they make to the North East’s visitor economy at a ceremony held in Newcastle Civic Centre’s Banqueting Hall. Winners at the North East England Tourism Awards 2015 included Durham University...
Thriving New Zealand Tech Company Chooses Newcastle for European Headquarters
Tidy, a New Zealand company developing cloud based software solutions has chosen Newcastle as its European headquarters. Its products TidyWork, TidyStock and TidyBuild provide project management, workflow and inventory control software specifically for the architectural, engineering consultancy, manufacturing, construction and creative agencies industries. Newcastle won over strong competition from...