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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,...

TV presenter and actor among gold winners at regional tourism awards

TV presenter and actor Robson Green picked up a special Outstanding Contribution to North East Tourism at last night’s (Thursday 23 March) North East England Tourism Awards.  The special award was introduced this year to mark the 20th anniversary of the North East awards and will honour an individual,...

Everybody Welcome initiative aims to put North on the map for accessibility

A new initiative has been launched to help establish the North East as the most accessible region in the UK. Everybody Welcome, funded by the North of Tyne Combined Authority (NTCA), will ensure visitors, including those living in the region with access requirements, can experience the destination with confidence....

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