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...
RLWC2021 Reveals Tournament Welcome Details For Opening Fixture
Prominent roles for tournament ambassadors, sporting celebrities and local community hero Rugby League World Cup 2021 (RLWC2021) has today revealed initial plans for the pre-match celebrations at St James’ Park for the tournament’s opening fixture between England men and Samoa, which will be known as a Tournament Welcome. Throughout...
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.
Deadline extended for Tourism Awards entries
Deadline extended for entries to North East England Tourism Awards 2023
Over 100 teams registered for Rugby League World Cup 2021 Squads on the Tyne Festival
Rugby League World Cup 2021 is delighted to announce that over 100 teams have now entered the Squads on the Tyne festival, which will be a key part of the tournament’s opening weekend, with space still available for more teams to enter.
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...
Tributes to Her Majesty Queen Elizabeth
Yesterday (8 September) we learnt of the death of Her Majesty, Queen Elizabeth II. At NGI we send our sincere condolences to all members of the Royal Family at this difficult time. People across the world are mourning her death and our deepest thoughts are with everyone affected. Her...
Dragon boat racing on the Tyne
Dragon Boat Racing is returning to the Tyne on Saturday 3 September. NE1 has teamed up with the organisers, Atlantic Dream, and the North East Chinese Association to bring the spectacular racing event back to the river and to give people the chance to take part either individually, or...
Countdown is on for Tourism Awards’ applications
With only three weeks to go until the deadline for the 2023 North East England Tourism Awards business across the region are being encouraged to get their entries in. It is the 20th anniversary of the awards next year and organisers NewcastleGateshead Initiative (NGI) are keen to make it...