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Testimonials

“Our conference in NewcastleGateshead was superb! The city offered everything our international delegates could hope for. Great transport system, international airport, a wide selection of restaurants and the friendliest people. The Convention Bureau were a delight to work with and showcased the city excellently. I would certainly place any conference here again and also visit for a weekend break!”
Melissa Blake, 
Elsevier, organiser of the British Trauma Society Annual Conference 2009

“The team at NewcastleGateshead Convention Bureau were superb in assisting with our conference and knew their beautiful city inside out.”
Stephen Gallagher, 
The Academy of Urbanism, organiser of the Academy of Urbanism Annual Congress IV

“The Royal Town Planning Institute Young Planners’ Conference in NewcastleGateshead was very well received, with extremely positive feedback on the destination and many delegates extending their stay to further explore the city. The accommodation booking website, welcome pack and travel cards provided by the Convention Bureau were very popular!”
Andrew Dorrian,
Conference Organiser, Royal Town Planning Institute Young Planners’ Conference 2009

“I have had huge help and support from NewcastleGateshead Convention Bureau, which is exactly what a small office such as ours needs. We just don't have the time to research all the options and sort out the details. Moreover it has all been done on such a personal level which makes it all the more enjoyable!”
Trisha Hawkins,
Obstetric Anaesthetists’ Association, organiser of Obstetric Anaesthesia 2010

“It’s always a pleasure coming to NewcastleGateshead. It is a beautiful, compact city and there is so much for our delegates to see and do. There’s a fantastic choice of venues and the restaurants and shops are great!”
Catherine Foot,
Sir Michael Sobell House, organiser of the Advanced Course in Pain and Symptom Management 2009

“NewcastleGateshead was a superb destination for a conference, my delegates, including those from overseas, found travel very easy. The hotels were very helpful and booking was quick and easy. The venue we chose was well suited to our needs and all the staff we encountered could not have been more helpful. We will return to the same venue in the future, which I think is the best recommendation of all.”
Jean Machin,
Conference Organiser, British Society for Haemostasis & Thrombosis