Plans announced to showcase the region at MIPIM and UKREiiF in 2023
Invest Newcastle, part of NewcastleGateshead Initiative (NGI), has launched plans to return to two of the leading global real estate conferences in 2023. Following success at both MIPIM and the UK’s Real Estate Investment & Infrastructure Forum (UKREiiF) earlier this year, the private sector joined Invest Newcastle at an...
Newcastle showcases smart city credentials at global expo in Barcelona
A regional delegation is gearing up to showcase the city’s smart credentials to some of the world’s top innovators and influencers at Smart City Expo 2022 in Barcelona. As one of the fastest growing tech clusters in the UK and the smartest UK city named in the 2021 IMD...
Purple Tuesday: NGI share ambition to make the region a more inclusive and accessible visitor destination
To mark this year’s Purple Tuesday, NewcastleGateshead Initiative (NGI) will join global celebrations to promote inclusivity and accessibility for visitors with physical and hidden disabilities. As well as shining a light on the region’s accessible provisions and raising awareness, NGI have set out their ambitions and commitment to drive...
Shortlist announced for North East England Tourism Awards 2023
The top tourism businesses who will be competing to take home the Gold at next year’s North East England Tourism Awards, have been announced. The prestigious awards, which will be held next March, will see shortlisted businesses in 16 categories ranging from Large Hotel of the Year to Unsung...
Hospitality and tourism: New innovation programme to help boost your business
Hospitality, tourism and food and drink businesses are being encouraged to become members of an innovation programme aimed at boosting the sector. The Hospitality, Innovation Tourism Supply (HITS) programme has been launched to help bring more innovative ideas and solutions into the visitor offer. Funded by North of Tyne...
Meet the next generation of NGI
As the work NGI delivers diversifies with the changing needs of the region, we continue to grow our talented team to support projects that are dedicated to making a lasting social and economic impact. Of course, the benefits of bringing on young people and recent graduates are widely known,...
Visitors are encouraged to enjoy a “New Adventure” in region
Booking an adventure in the North East is now even easier with the launch of a new campaign aimed at increasing visitor numbers. New Adventures is bringing together new and existing products and experiences in Newcastle, North Tyneside and Northumberland. For the first time this will enable visitors to...
NewcastleGateshead Convention Bureau strengthens team with new appointments
NewcastleGateshead Convention Bureau, part of NewcastleGateshead Initiative (NGI), has appointed a Head of Business Events and Travel Trade, a brand-new role for the organisation. NGI is the destination and inward investment agency that delivers for Newcastle, Gateshead, and the wider region. Jen Rea, who took up the position earlier...
Eurovision Song Contest update on 2023 host city
It was announced today (27 September) that Glasgow and Liverpool remain contenders to become the host city for the 67th Eurovision Song Contest. On 12 August the BBC announced that seven cities (Birmingham, Glasgow, Leeds, Liverpool, Manchester, Newcastle and Sheffield) had been shortlisted as candidate host cities. Following a...
The Poet and The City
Newcastle stands in front of the mirror getting ready Sam Ryder serenades in the background A backdrop of the night to come is seen in the reflection A wrap commemorates the end of a good night in toon The city known for its nightlight Where you go for...