NewcastleGateshead Initiative has formed strong and lasting partnerships with its member organisations. Working together to present a united image of NewcastleGateshead has helped maximise the local economic impact of tourism, benefiting the entire region.

The successful marketing of NewcastleGateshead is dependent on our private sector members’ invaluable input and support. All of our members have different reasons for supporting NewcastleGateshead Initiative in its drive to make NewcastleGateshead one of the best city regions to visit, and in which to work and live.

Here’s what some of them say:

"A successful organisation that has helped transform the image and attraction of NG in the eyes of the world, bringing much needed revenue to the region and an exciting diversity of offer."   Chris Jowsey, Scottish and Newcastle  

"The NGI marketing materials have been particularly useful to us in promoting the region to potential inward investors. In particular the information has helped to support the work life balance available in the region." Sarah Gibson, Tyne and Wear Development Company   

"An ambitious team who feel passionately about the qualities of the region and who are determined to ensure that message is driven on a national and sometimes international stage."  Michelle Percy, Silverlink Holdings  

 "I enjoy working with the NGI team, who are very approachable and co-operative. The tourism coverage is very valuable and the guides and online services an excellent promotion tool. " Ann Cooper, The Baltic 

"An extremely useful organisation which tangibly pulls together the facets of NewcastleGateshead into a coherent and informative form." Andrew Marwick, Robson Brown 

"Enthusiastic, vibrant, dynamic and passionate about NewcastleGateshead in particular and the region as a whole."