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Businesses urged to enter the North East England Tourism Awards 2024

Tourism businesses across the region are being encouraged to enter the North East England Tourism Awards 2024 and access free masterclasses to help get their application noticed.    The North East England Tourism Awards (NEETA) celebrate quality, innovation and best practice throughout the region, showcasing the fantastic range of...

Region celebrates £5.4bn tourism milestone and bold ambitions for visitor economy

The tourism sector in the North East is now worth £5.4bn, the first time it has exceeded £5bn since 2019. Tourism is the fourth largest sector in the North East and is England’s third largest employer. Latest STEAM* figures for 2022 have revealed that the tourism sector in the...

NGI publishes report to celebrate a year of impact with partners

NGI's newly published report showcases £2.25m funding for tourism and job creation while celebrating a year of impactful partnerships for the North East.

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Major international memory studies conference heading to the UK for the first time

The Memory Studies Association (MSA) will hold its first ever UK meeting in Newcastle this month and is set to attract almost 1,000 international delegates to the city. The seventh annual meeting of the MSA will be hosted by Newcastle University from 3 – 7 July. The event has previously...

Are sport and music Newcastle’s secret weapon to boost its visitor economy?

For generations sport and music have been inextricably linked, both drawing massive crowds of visitors to destinations, but also having the same power that evokes the spirit of place.

One week to go until North East delegation heads to The Meetings Show 2023

On 28 June, organisations from across the North East’s hospitality and business events sector will head to one of the largest events in the industry to showcase the region. The Meetings Show is the UK’s leading events, meetings and incentives community and will be held across two days at...

Stars of North East’s tourism industry shine at the VisitEngland Awards for Excellence 2023

Four North East tourism businesses have been recognised at the national tourism awards which took place last night (Wednesday 7 June) at the Warner Bros Studio Tour London. Serenity Farne Island Boat Tours and Kidlandlee Holiday Cottages were presented Gold awards, Silver went to Langley Castle Hotel and Rockliffe...

NEWCASTLE ANNOUNCES LIFE SCIENCE INVESTOR OPPORTUNITY TO GROW SECTOR AND CREATE JOBS

NEWCASTLE ANNOUNCES LIFE SCIENCE INVESTOR OPPORTUNITY TO GROW SECTOR AND CREATE JOBS   Newcastle City Council is looking for an investor to accelerate the growth of the region’s £1.7bn life science eco-system.   Dedicated to the commercialisation of life sciences and based on Newcastle Helix, The Biosphere launched in...

Unprecedented attendance at hospitality industry expo

HITS Expo 2023 saw a culmination of inspiring conversation, industry insights, a focus on skills and innovation and the elevation of businesses from across the North of Tyne and beyond. Held on 3rd and 4th of May at the Crowne Plaza Hotel, Newcastle, the event saw over 700 people...

The cream of hospitality and tourism to be showcased at innovative event in Newcastle

The HITS Expo is a free two-day experience that will highlight excellence within hospitality, innovation, tourism, and supply from across the North of Tyne and beyond. Held on 3rd and 4th of May at the Crowne Plaza Hotel, Newcastle, the event will bring together the best practitioners in food,...

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