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...
Business events feeds economic recovery in the region with successful year
NewcastleGateshead Convention Bureau, part of NewcastleGateshead Initiative (NGI), has generated over £1 million in event enquiries, with 123 confirmed events across the North East in 2022. The convention bureau, which provides a free service including venue sourcing and accommodation booking for events, meetings and conferences, has worked with over...
A raft of leading businesses join destination organisation as partners
Over the last 18 months more than 40 leading businesses from across the region have joined destination and inward investment agency, NewcastleGateshead Initiative (NGI) as partners. The world’s leading venue management company ASM Global, award-winning managed service and internet provider Aspire Technology Solutions, IT and business consultancy firm CGI,...
£2.25 million boost for the region’s tourism industry as North East announced as the first ever Destination Development Partnership in England
The North East has been chosen for the first regional tourism pilot receiving £2.25 million from national government covering a period to March 2025. The partnership will be led by NGI on behalf of the region, working alongside Visit Northumberland and Visit County Durham. This is a regional collaboration...
Open for business: Investors gather to hear about £30 billion of investable opportunity in the North East of England
On Thursday 17 November, Northstar Ventures, in partnership with Northern Accelerator, a collaboration between the North East’s universities, hosted a breakfast event in London to showcase the next decade’s £30 billion of investable opportunities in the North East of England. Working alongside NewcastleGateshead Initiative (NGI) and key players, this...
Innovative campaign leads NewcastleGateshead Convention Bureau to a win at national awards
NewcastleGateshead Convention Bureau, part of NewcastleGateshead Initiative (NGI), has won the Innovation category at this year’s miaList awards. The awards took place last night (17 November) and were hosted at Hilton Birmingham Metropole, which saw hundreds of event industry professionals come together to celebrate the best in the business. The...