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Facts & Figures

The economic impact of tourism

The figures below have been produced using the STEAM model (Scarborough Tourism Economic Activity Monitor) and are intended to provide an indicative understanding of the economic impact of tourism across Tyne and Wear and its development across time. They should not be taken as a literal expression of the exact value and measurement of tourism but seen as a basis for monitoring key trends within the industry.

NewcastleGateshead Visitor Economy:

  • Annual Worth - £1.23billion
  • Day Visitors - £17.68million
  • Staying Visitors - 1.6million
  • Jobs Supported - 19,248

Tyne & Wear  (including NewcastleGateshead) Visitor Economy:

  • Annual Worth - £2.03billion
  • Day Visitors - 36.99million
  • Staying Visitors - 3.16million
  • Jobs Supported - 31,800 

Research and statistics

Within this section you can find information on all of the latest research, statistics and indicators on Tourism industry within Tyne & Wear.

If you have any questions or would like to know more about the research that we are involved with then email David Johnson, Research and Information Coordinator.

Click on the links below to download key information on the volume, the value, key trends and visitor information within the tourism industry within Tyne & Wear.

Tyne & Wear Tourism facts and figures [PDF]
This fact sheet provides a snapshot of the latest key statistics and market indicators for the tourism industry within Tyne & Wear.

NewcastleGateshead key facts and figures [PDF]
The latest key tourism facts and figures for NewcastleGateshead

Sunderland Key facts and figures [PDF]
The latest key tourism facts and figures for Sunderland

North Tyneside key facts and figures [PDF]
The latest key tourism facts and figures for North Tyneside

South Tyneside key facts and figures [PDF]
The latest key tourism facts and figures for South Tyneside

Tyne & Wear visitor survey 2008 [PDF]
A quantitative survey carried out with visitors across Tyne & Wear on various aspects of their visit

Newcastle visitor survey 2009 [PDF]
Results of a quantitative survey carried out with visitors to Newcastle in the summer of 2009

Further Research

Below you will find some of the bespoke research projects that have been carried out across Tyne & Wear to help develop our understanding of our key products and markets.

NewcastleGateshead hotel factsheets [PDF]
This document provides an understanding of supply, changes, markets, performance and prospects for growth within the NewcastleGateshead City Centre accommodation market.

South Tyneside Coastal visitor accommodation Study - 2009 [PDF]
An understanding of and potential for future accommodation development along the South Tyneside Coast.

 

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