6th September 2010
Visitor boom sees economy exceed £2billion in Tyne and Wear
Visitor boom sees economy exceed £2billion in Tyne and Wear The latest tourism figures show that the visitor economy in NewcastleGateshead and the surrounding Tyne and Wear area has increased by a significant 3% in 2009 compared to 2008, bringing the economic value of tourism across the area to...
23rd August 2010
FIFA Delegation visit NewcastleGateshead
FIFA DELEGATION VISIT NEWCASTLEGATESHEAD WEDNESDAY 25 AUGUST 2010 marks a special day in NewcastleGateshead’s sporting calendar as members of FIFA, the international governing body of football, visit the twin cities as part of their four day visit to England to assess the country’s bid to host World Cup football...
20th August 2010
Bureau unveils latest surprise signing
The old rivalry will forever remain on the field, but Sunderland and Newcastle have come a step closer off it, after the University of Sunderland recently became a member of NewcastleGateshead Convention Bureau. As the Premiership season gets into full swing and Newcastle United prepare to face their rivals...
27th July 2010
Tourism industry employees’ flash mob Welcome to Tyne and Wear Visitors
Tourism industry employees’ flash mob Welcome to Tyne and Wear Visitors A flash mob of employees from across Tyne and Wear’s tourism industry gathered at the Angel of the North this morning armed with a GIANT welcome sign. Employees from businesses including Tyne and Wear Archive and Museums, The...
15th July 2010
Toon with a view, £105 million pumped into rooms and refurbishment
Toon with a view – £105 million pumped into rooms and refurbishment Almost £105 million has been pumped into venues and hotels in and around NewcastleGateshead, according to a new survey conducted by NewcastleGateshead Convention Bureau. The Convention Bureau conducted a survey of its 90 members to gauge investment...
15th June 2010
‘Space to Think’ day takes off across region
‘Space to Think’ day takes off across region Businesses that make the effort to meet away from their office environment find time to plan new approaches to challenges that can ultimately boost their bottom line, with research from leading psychologists showing that meeting in tranquil, rural settings stimulates new...
24th May 2010
Business tourism brings in £238m and supports 5,700 jobs
Business tourism brings in £238m and supports 5,700 jobs As NewcastleGateshead Convention Bureau prepares to attend IMEX – the leading international exhibition for meetings – new research reveals business tourism pumped almost £240m into the local economy and helped create 5,700 jobs, in 2008/2009. Research established that NewcastleGateshead represented...
18th May 2010
Doctors descend on destination for major international conference
Doctors descend on destination for major international conference More than 600 medical professionals from across the world will descend on NewcastleGateshead this week for a major international conference, underlining the medical expertise the destination boasts. The Obstetric Anaesthetists’ Association (OAA) will hold its international convention, ‘Obstetric Anaesthesia 2010’ at...
13th April 2010
Adventurous Family Sought
Adventurous families sought to front Discover campaign Creative families with an adventurous streak have jumped at the chance to Discover some of the North East’s top visitor attractions as part of a campaign to highlight the breadth of family friendly activities on offer across the region. Tourism Tyne and...
4th April 2010
Major international congress to hold debate in ‘twin cities’
An international meetings congress will hold their annual debate in NewcastleGateshead for the first time thanks to support from NewcastleGateshead Convention Bureau, the team tasked with bringing major conferences to the destination. The UK & Ireland chapter of International Congress and Convention Association (ICCA), the global community for the...