Are sport and music Newcastle’s secret weapon to boost its visitor economy?
For generations sport and music have been inextricably linked, both drawing massive crowds of visitors to destinations, but also having the same power that evokes the spirit of place.
One week to go until North East delegation heads to The Meetings Show 2023
On 28 June, organisations from across the North East’s hospitality and business events sector will head to one of the largest events in the industry to showcase the region. The Meetings Show is the UK’s leading events, meetings and incentives community and will be held across two days at...
Stars of North East’s tourism industry shine at the VisitEngland Awards for Excellence 2023
Four North East tourism businesses have been recognised at the national tourism awards which took place last night (Wednesday 7 June) at the Warner Bros Studio Tour London. Serenity Farne Island Boat Tours and Kidlandlee Holiday Cottages were presented Gold awards, Silver went to Langley Castle Hotel and Rockliffe...
NEWCASTLE ANNOUNCES LIFE SCIENCE INVESTOR OPPORTUNITY TO GROW SECTOR AND CREATE JOBS
NEWCASTLE ANNOUNCES LIFE SCIENCE INVESTOR OPPORTUNITY TO GROW SECTOR AND CREATE JOBS Newcastle City Council is looking for an investor to accelerate the growth of the region’s £1.7bn life science eco-system. Dedicated to the commercialisation of life sciences and based on Newcastle Helix, The Biosphere launched in...
Unprecedented attendance at hospitality industry expo
HITS Expo 2023 saw a culmination of inspiring conversation, industry insights, a focus on skills and innovation and the elevation of businesses from across the North of Tyne and beyond. Held on 3rd and 4th of May at the Crowne Plaza Hotel, Newcastle, the event saw over 700 people...
The cream of hospitality and tourism to be showcased at innovative event in Newcastle
The HITS Expo is a free two-day experience that will highlight excellence within hospitality, innovation, tourism, and supply from across the North of Tyne and beyond. Held on 3rd and 4th of May at the Crowne Plaza Hotel, Newcastle, the event will bring together the best practitioners in food,...
TV presenter and actor among gold winners at regional tourism awards
TV presenter and actor Robson Green picked up a special Outstanding Contribution to North East Tourism at last night’s (Thursday 23 March) North East England Tourism Awards. The special award was introduced this year to mark the 20th anniversary of the North East awards and will honour an individual,...
Everybody Welcome initiative aims to put North on the map for accessibility
A new initiative has been launched to help establish the North East as the most accessible region in the UK. Everybody Welcome, funded by the North of Tyne Combined Authority (NTCA), will ensure visitors, including those living in the region with access requirements, can experience the destination with confidence....
Driving growth in the region’s visitor economy
Destination organisation, NewcastleGateshead Initiative (NGI) is calling on businesses and the public to support the tourism industry this English Tourism Week. Led by industry body, VisitEngland, English Tourism Week is an opportunity to celebrate the tourism sector as well as to engage with key decision makers, bringing their attention...
New innovation podcast amplifying North East tourism globally
A new podcast aimed at inspiring innovation in the region’s tourism industry will help share the North East’s story with the world. The ‘Driving Place-Based Innovation’ podcast series, launching today March 16th, will focus on how businesses can bring innovation into their visitor offer. The series forms part of...