New Travel Trade website launched at World Travel Market
A new website dedicated to Travel Trade professional looking to plan a trip to North East England will be launched at the World Travel Market in London this week. The new website features information on accommodation, travel and bookable products. Trade will also find a useful toolkit with promotional copy;...
Region welcomes European media to mark launch of new easyJet routes
Travel journalists and social media influencers from Netherlands and France enjoyed a weekend exploring the North East to mark the launch of two new routes into Newcastle International Airport. The media were invited to see what was on offer in the destination, following easyJet’s new daily flights from Amsterdam...
Keith Merrin recognised as one of the 50 most influential museum leaders in the world
A “forward-thinking” North East museum director has been named as one of the sector’s most influential leaders worldwide. Keith Merrin – Director of Tyne & Wear Archives & Museums – features in the Blooloop 50 Museum Influencer List, announced on 31 October 2024. The list highlights key individuals whose...
The Glasshouse announces £2m donation from The Foyle Foundation
The Glasshouse is announcing a major, £2m donation from The Foyle Foundation to support its work with young people. Already reaching over 50,000 young people each year, the donation will support the music charity to grow and develop its work, under the banner of a new Music Academy for...
MetroCentre signs Reiss, enhancing Red Mall’s prime fashion offer
The Metrocentre Partnership has announced that fashion retailer, Reiss, has signed at Metrocentre, further demonstrating the top 5 super regional mall’s momentum in securing highly sought-after and premium brands. Reiss will open a 3,933 sq ft space in Lower Red Mall in mid-November, stocking menswear, womenswear & accessories....
More than £3 million boost for Newcastle and Gateshead in bumper month for conferences and events
NewcastleGateshead’s award-winning Convention Bureau hails ‘Super September’ as city welcomes more than 3,000 conference delegates September proved to be the busiest month of the year to-date for conferencing in Newcastle and Gateshead as 16 events took place with an estimated economic impact of over £3.3 million. The Faraday Institution...
Café Mercy and Hjem collaborate for exclusive Oyster Shucking special
The renowned cocktail bar Café Mercy and Michelin-starred restaurant Hjem are delighted to announce a one-off collaboration “Oyster Shucking Special”; pairing fresh oysters with premium cocktails and fine wine. On Sunday 10th November, Café Mercy will host an exclusive oyster shucking special at their Grey Street cocktail café in...
Baltic charity firewalk to raise money for people affected by cancer
Baltic Centre for Contemporary Art and cancer charity Maggie’s are seeking brave people from across the North East to raise funds for people with cancer by taking part in a charity firewalk. Taking place on Baltic Square in Gateshead on Thursday 14 November, Walk on Fire will see charity...
Time to light up the city for Christmas
It’s official, the start of Newcastle’s Christmas is nearly here, as details are announced for this year’s Christmas lights switch on. Newcastle City Council will again be working with Hits Radio North East (formerly Metro Radio), and breakfast show presenters Steve and Karen will be taking centre stage alongside...
Exciting future ahead as KLM and Newcastle Airport celebrate 40 years of partnership
KLM Royal Dutch Airlines is celebrating a landmark 40 years of partnership with Newcastle Airport this week. The airline has played a pivotal role in connecting the North East to the world and has been a key driver for investment and growth in the region. Starting in October 1984,...