22nd June 2011
New figures see North East economy ‘shine’
Music tourists significantly boosted NewcastleGateshead’s economy last month following a weekend that saw some of the world’s biggest musicians rock the North East. Following Take That’s concerts at Sunderland’s Stadium of Light and the Evolution Weekender on NewcastleGateshead Quayside, new figures show that tourists to the region boosted the...
7th June 2011
On your marks – North East businesses briefed on benefits of the Games
Businesses from across NewcastleGateshead and the wider region were under starters orders this morning at a breakfast briefing, hosted by NewcastleGateshead Initiative, designed to inform and enthuse partners about the London 2012 Olympic Games. As the UK steps up preparation for the world’s greatest event in a year’s time,...
6th June 2011
South Shore Road in Gateshead crowned Britain’s Hippest Street
Google have today announced the winners of the Google Street View Awards, a celebration of Britain’s best streets, voted for in a nationwide poll supported by VisitBritain, Lonely Planet, Mr & Mrs Smith Guides and a host of celebrity panelists and experts. Over 20,000 people voted within a two...
2nd June 2011
National tourism board appoints NewcastleGateshead Initiative chief
Sarah Stewart, chief executive of destination marketing and management agency NewcastleGateshead Initiative, has been selected to join the board of national tourist board VisitEngland. Following the recent launch of the Government’s new tourism policy, a rigorous recruitment process has been undertaken to strengthen VisitEngland’s existing board with wider representation...
17th May 2011
EAT! NewcastleGateshead tickets go on sale
NEWS RELEASE EAT! NewcastleGateshead tickets go on sale Tickets for the tastiest festival in NewcastleGateshead go on sale from Friday 13 May (10am) as EAT! NewcastleGateshead returns for another ten days of mouthwatering foodie events. Now celebrating its fifth year, EAT! NewcastleGateshead champions local food producers, restaurants and culinary...
12th May 2011
Bank Holiday Events See Hotel Bookings Boom
As May Bank holiday approaches and two of the year’s biggest events come to NewcastleGateshead and Sunderland, hoteliers are looking ahead to a business boost as forward bookings across the destination rocket. Pop sensation Take That kick off their latest tour with a return performances at Sunderland’s Stadium of...
12th May 2011
Sun shines on medical associations visiting NewcastleGateshead
A host of national and international medical associations are flocking to NewcastleGateshead this summer, helping cement the destination’s reputation as the place to hold scientific conferences. This week, the British Association for Sexual Health and HIV (BASHH) brought 500 delegates to the destination’s flagship venue, The Sage Gateshead, for...
26th April 2011
EAT! Your Way Through NewcastleGateshead this Summer!
A host of tantalising treats await visitors to NewcastleGateshead this summer with an array of festivals and events set to animate the ‘twin city’s’ streets, quayside and green spaces. EAT! NewcastleGatehead returns in June for ten days of food fuelled festivities, mixing together a melting pot of tasty treats...
11th April 2011
NUS helps boost NewcastleGateshead’s economy by £2m this April
The National Union of Students (NUS) arrives into NewcastleGateshead this week for the second year running, bringing 1000 delegates to the destination for their National Conference. Taking place 12-14 April, the event is just one of four major conferences taking place in NewcastleGateshead this month, generating an estimated £2m...
22nd March 2011
NewcastleGateshead backs Confex for another year
It may only be a few weeks since International Confex closed the doors on its 2011 event at Earls Court in London, but NewcastleGateshead is already looking ahead as Confex prepares to move to ExCeL London in 2012. While opinions on 2011’s International Confex have been varied, NewcastleGateshead Convention...