What the media says
“NewcastleGateshead is surprisingly accessible with trains every half an hour from London Kings Cross to Newcastle Central Station, while Newcastle International Airport, The North Shields International Ferry Terminal and the A1 make easy access by air, land or sea.”
Meetings & Incentive Travel magazine, June 2010
“NewcastleGateshead, in the heart of north east England, is also a vibrant, exciting destination where the passion of the people and iconic venues provide the perfect platform for a memorable, inspiring conference. The ‘twin-cities’ combine 2,000 years of history with cutting-edge architecture and boast excellent transport links to other major UK and international hubs.”
Meetings & Incentive Travel magazine, 1 May 2010
“The combination of compactness and landmark venues in NewcastleGateshead provided the ideal setting for our convention. Delegates could get around quickly and safely on foot, while taking in the attractive architecture and many also used the clean and efficient QuayLink bus service linking the Sage with the city’s main attractions.”
Association Meetings International, 01 April 2010
“A city with proud industrial roots, it’s been reinventing itself in the most fascinating way. I’m sure some of you know about the shopping, the nightlife or the passion for sport (needless to say Newcastle United is a beloved football team), but for a meeting NewcastleGateshead can cater equally well for groups of ten and up to thousands of delegates.”
HeadQuarters Magazine, April 2010
“As one of Europe’s major conference destinations, Newcastle, and its close neighbour Gateshead, provide world-class venues in a compact and friendly city environment.”
Association Management Quarterly, 01 March 2010
“NewcastleGateshead is the perfect getaway for exploring the wider region of North East England, a region of stunning natural beauty and diversity combining 2000 years of history with cutting-edge contemporary buildings, hotels and attractions.”
Government Business, 12 January 2010
“NewcastleGateshead offers much to entice conference bookers, from great iconic venues to excellent transport links and top hotels.”
Conference & Incentive Travel magazine, 04 December 2009
“NewcastleGateshead offers conference organisers an iconic, vibrant destination with a stunning cityscape, where the passion and personality of the place and people is instantly recognisable.”
Business Destinations, 01 December 2009
“NewcastleGateshead is an inspiring destination, with a charm that for many is still undiscovered. But thousands do discover the destination on a daily basis with it recently being announced a top six UK city for overnight stay visitors according to national tourism agency VisitBritain, based on the latest UK Tourism Survey figures (UKTS).”
International Association Executive, November 2009
“Value for both time and money are vital – and now more than ever NewcastleGateshead offers both in abundance. If you want delegates to get a wide, varied and enjoyable experience in the destination their meetings are based, then NewcastleGateshead is the place.”
Conference News, May 2009