Applications open for prestigious North East England Tourism Awards
Tourism businesses across the North East are being encouraged to enter the North East England Tourism Awards 2023 as applications open today (Wednesday 22 June). The North East England Tourism Awards (NEETA) celebrate quality, innovation and best practice throughout the region, showcasing the fantastic range of high quality experiences...
Ambitious global technology consultancy chooses Newcastle creating 200 new jobs
Invest Newcastle has announced a further 200 brand new, high-tech jobs for the region. Part of NewcastleGateshead Initiative (NGI), Invest Newcastle has been working with global technology and management consultancy Credera since last autumn on establishing a presence in the region. Today’s announcement further cements Newcastle’s position as a...
New project to support innovation in tourism and hospitality
Tourism and hospitality businesses in parts of the North East will be given help and support thanks to a new project focusing on innovation and supply in the industry. Funded by the North of Tyne Combined Authority (NTCA), the Hospitality, Innovation, Tourism Supply (HITS) programme will support businesses in...
NewcastleGateshead Convention Bureau set sights on new business at international event
NewcastleGateshead Convention Bureau is preparing to head to IMEX in Frankfurt, one of the world’s leading international exhibitions for business events, in a bid to attract international conferences. Hosted at Messe Frankfurt, 31st May – 2nd June, IMEX will see more than 15,000 delegates from around the world gather...
Visitors invited to Escape the Everyday in NewcastleGateshead
Visitors looking for a city break this spring/summer are being encouraged to “Escape the Everyday” in NewcastleGateshead. Visit England’s Escape the Everyday campaign is being delivered by NewcastleGateshead Initiative (NGI)locally, and will launch on Friday (May 27). The campaign will showcase the diverse range of bookable experiences available in...
Hairy Biker adds voice to campaign promoting independent food and drink businesses
North East born Hairy Biker, Si King, has added his voice to a new promotional campaign from NewcastleGateshead Initiative (NGI). A series of short films, narrated by the Hairy Biker, form part of a wider project to promote local, independent food and drink businesses as they recover from the...
All aboard the Visitor Economy Express! Northern throws weight behind NewcastleGateshead Initiative activity
Train operator, Northern, is set to partner with Newcastle Gateshead Initiative (NGI) on a range of activity identified as crucial to the visitor economy. The two organisations will focus on activity that will boost the city-region’s tourism offer, inward investment credentials and ease of access to the night-time economy....
North East’s best represent region at national tourism awards
Four of the region’s best tourism businesses and individuals have been announced as finalists for the national tourism awards. Hotel Indigo Durham, Seaham Hall, Triple A Food Tours and Clive Goodwin of The Ouseburn Trust will be competing for the top spot at the VisitEngland Awards for Excellence. The...
Tourism businesses invited to “Experience” workshops
Spaces are still available for a series of workshops aimed at helping tourism-related businesses develop unforgettable experiences for visitors. The New Adventures campaign, launched last week, is being funded by the North of Tyne Combined Authority (NCTA) and is being delivered on behalf of NTCA by Newcastle Gateshead Initiative...
A-maze-ing Spring signals strong 2022 start at Dalton Park
Thousands of families have enjoyed Dalton Park’s springtime extravaganza, signalling a strong start to the outlet shopping destination’s jam-packed 2022 events calendar. A free Alice in Wonderland themed maze during the Easter holidays welcomed more than 5,000 families over the course of 10 days, many of which also took...