INNSiDE Newcastle sets a new standard for guest inclusivity
INNSiDE Newcastle, part of the Meliá Hotels International group, is the second hotel globally to undergo the Inclusive Guest Excellence training course by Maiden Voyage, specialists in inclusive travel and safety. INNSiDE Newcastle follows INNSiDE Manchester, which was the first hotel to receive the expert training designed by Maiden...
Leading organisations join forces to celebrate the region’s visitor economy superstars at the 2024 North East England Tourism Awards
Major foodservice organisation Bidfood and leading education provider Newcastle College help to shine a light on the region’s innovative tourism, hospitality and visitor experience businesses and the inspiring individuals that work in the sector. Now in its 21st year of celebrating the region’s innovative and distinctive tourism and...
Newcastle United Foundation Careers Hub now open in Metrocentre Gateshead
Newcastle United Foundation has partnered with Gateshead’s Metrocentre to establish an innovative Careers Hub which was launched at a special event attended by centre founder and former Newcastle United Football Club chairman Sir John Hall. Now open in Metrocentre’s Upper Green Mall, the Careers Hub, operated by Newcastle United...
One of the North East’s most passionate and dedicated tourism superstars recognised in national awards
VisitEngland has revealed the 10 superstars to make the shortlist of its annual search to find the unsung hero of England’s tourism industry. VisitEngland’s Tourism Superstar competition, now in its 12th year, seeks out champions currently working in tourism who provide unforgettable visitor experiences, as well as showcasing the variety...
Lumo plans to carry additional 277,000 passengers between London and Newcastle
Lumo, the all-electric train operator, is exploring plans to operate an additional return journey every day between Newcastle and London. The proposals are for a new early morning service from Newcastle to London, with an additional evening return. This will enable Lumo to carry up to an additional...
Exciting year ahead at Beamish Museum with new exhibits and a full calendar of events
Look forward to an action-packed 2024 as Beamish, The Living Museum of the North prepares for the opening of its latest Remaking Beamish project exhibits, and has an exciting programme of events lined up throughout the year. With the Beamish Unlimited Pass, visitors to the County Durham open air...
Life gets gold for commitment to boosting staff health and wellbeing
Newcastle’s Centre for Life (Life) has struck gold after scooping a major award for its commitment to boost staff health and wellbeing. Life has been awarded the Gold Better Health at Work Award, in recognition of its ongoing work to promote healthy lifestyles in the workplace, building on the...
Metrocentre launches new sustainability initiative
Metrocentre Gateshead has launched a new sustainability initiative, Tree Buddies, in a bid to reduce the Carbon Footprint generated from staff travel to and from work. Tree Buddies sees Metrocentre partner with local schools across the region to re-wild their green spaces and plant trees to reduce the impact...
Muckle LLP: First B Corp Law Firm in North East & Cumbria
Leading regional independent law firm Muckle LLP has today announced its certification as a B Corporation® (or B Corp™), becoming the first legal firm in the North East and Cumbria to join a growing group of companies reinventing business by pursuing purpose as well as profit. B Lab, the...
Famous Downing Street corridor showcases collection of Newcastle artworks
Nine artworks from the Laing Art Gallery collection in Newcastle have gone on display in 10 Downing Street’s corridor leading from the famous black door through to the Cabinet Room. The display will showcase the talent of artists from the North East to world leaders and industry bosses as...