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...
North East tourism organisations become first in England to be recognised with new national status
Regional bodies leading on the promotion, marketing and development of the North East’s visitor economy are the first to be recognised by VisitEngland in a government programme to establish a new structure for the tourism industry. NewcastleGateshead Initiative (NGI), Visit County Durham, part of Durham County Council, and Visit...
200 jobs boost as global defence and security firm chooses Newcastle for new research site
Multinational defence and security firm Leonardo has announced that it is investing in creating a new high-technology science and engineering facility on Newcastle Helix, a ground-breaking 24-acre city centre development that brings together industry leaders, businesses, and top researchers into an internationally renowned innovation cluster. Leonardo UK expects to...
International Youth Organisation Born out World Economic Forum establishes local Hub in Newcastle with recruitment now open
Young people in Newcastle have officially launched the first Global Shapers Hub in the region, with NewcastleGateshead Initiative (NGI) employees, Elizabeth Laurent and Anna Kerr, being two of the organisation’s founding members.
North East awarded funding to promote the region’s experiences to international visitors
NewcastleGateshead Initiative (NGI) has been awarded a grant from VisitBritain’s GREAT Gateway Innovation Fund to market and promote North East experiences to inbound visitors from the Gulf Co-operation Council (GCC). Working in collaboration with local industry, NGI will develop an international marketing campaign that showcases the very best of...