We are delighted to announce that Bidfood, the Catering & Food Suppliers, Distributors and Wholesalers organisation based in Gateshead, will be sponsoring this year’s North East Tourism Awards.
Bidfood will join Newcastle College as event sponsors for the awards, along with Northumbrian Water who have supported the awards for six consecutive years.
Jane Stewart, General Manager, Bidfood North East said: “We are delighted to be sponsoring the North East Tourism Awards this year for the first time. Bidfood’s North East depot plays a key role in supplying to the tourism industry, with many of our own customers working within the sector.
“Tourism is hugely important to us, and we are immensely proud to support and celebrate the very best in our region and showcase the North East as a great tourist destination.”
David Hall, head of leisure, strategy and transformation at Northumbrian Water, said:
“As sponsors of the North East Tourism Awards for the sixth year in a row, we are proud to play our part in supporting the hard working tourism industry here in the North East.
“As the lead partner in the Kielder Water & Forest Park Development Trust, tourism is hugely important to us, and these awards are a fantastic chance to show our appreciation for all the businesses, organisations and initiatives that together have helped to put the region firmly on the tourist destination map.”
Tony Lewin, Principal at Newcastle College, said:
“We are delighted to be sponsoring the North East Tourism Awards. Newcastle College play a key role in the regional tourism industry, with many of our students going on to work in the sector. Our fantastic partnerships within the local sector have also enabled our students to experience working within some of the best hotels, restaurants and resorts that the region has to offer.
“This is a great opportunity to support the growing tourism industry here in the North East, and to celebrate the achievements and successes of all the tourism and hospitality businesses, organisations and initiatives that make the region such a great place to live, work and learn.”
More information on the North East England Tourism Awards can be found at https://www.newcastlegateshead.com/tourism-awards, where applications are available to download.