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...
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.
NewcastleGateshead Convention Bureau wins UK industry award
NewcastleGateshead Convention Bureau, part of NewcastleGateshead Initiative (NGI) has won the Bronze Award for Best UK Convention Bureau at the prestigious M&IT Awards. Held on Friday 9 September 2022 at Evolution London, the awards are the Oscars of the business events industry and celebrate the people who continue to drive...
Deadline extended for Tourism Awards entries
Deadline extended for entries to North East England Tourism Awards 2023
Food, drink and hospitality leaders come together to debate key issues
Food, drink and hospitality businesses are being invited to two webinars where leading organisations such as Fenwick, Greggs, By the River Brew Company and BIND NCL will come together to discuss the key issues of provenance and food waste. NewcastleGateshead is recognised far and wide for the warmth of...