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May 2013
New digi platform puts NewcastleGateshead on the mapFriday, 17th May 2013
NewcastleGateshead Initiative, one of the UKs most successful destination marketing organisation’s has once again placed itself at the...
April 2013
NewcastleGateshead Initiative names Bright Red as Charity Partner for 2013/14 Wednesday, 17th April 2013
NewcastleGateshead Initiative has named Bright Red as its Charity of the Year for 2013/14, after staff were moved by the impact of the work...
March 2013
North East’s tourism stars shine on in Excellence AwardsThursday, 28th March 2013
Kielder Water and Forest Park, WWT Washington Wetlands Centre, Rockliffe Hall and Blackfriars Restaurant are among the tourism businesses that...
Bureau brings more business boosting conferences to NewcastleGatesheadMonday, 18th March 2013
With English Tourism Week 2013 in full swing, NewcastleGateshead Convention Bureau are looking ahead to a packed calendar after bringing more...
Flash the Falcon enjoys a Scrum-ptious Afternoon Tea at Hotel IndigoFriday, 15th March 2013
An exclusive range of discounts have been launched in time for English Tourism Week, which takes place from tomorrow, Saturday 16 - Sunday 24...
February 2013
Conference organisers invited to bite into NewcastleGateshead at Confex 2013 Friday, 15th February 2013
Following the launch of the ‘10 experiences your delegates will love’ campaign last month, NewcastleGateshead Convention Bureau has...
Tourism Awards Celebrate £4.2bn IndustryFriday, 1st February 2013
Tourism businesses from across the region were last night (THURSDAY) congratulated for the exceptional contribution they make to the regional...
January 2013
Delegates Love the NewcastleGateshead Experience Tuesday, 29th January 2013
A new campaign to inspire conference organisers to adopt creative and fun delegate experiences in NewcastleGateshead has been launched by the...
December 2012
Shortlist announced for region’s tourism awards Wednesday, 19th December 2012
The shortlist for the region’s largest awards celebrating the achievements of the tourism industry has been decided after businesses and...
NewcastleGateshead website is worth a millionTuesday, 11th December 2012
A million people from around the world have logged on to one of the UK’s most innovative tourism websites to learn more about...
The science behind 2013 in NewcastleGatesheadMonday, 10th December 2012
150 years after renowned Newcastle-born engineer Lord Armstrong became president of the British Science Association, the city will host the...
November 2012
Angel Delight for Event Planners in NewcastleGatesheadWednesday, 21st November 2012
Following the success of NewcastleGateshead Convention Bureau’s client dinner at Syon House in September, the Bureau last week (15-16...
Sports tourism top of the agenda for minister’s visit to NewcastleGatesheadTuesday, 13th November 2012
Sports and Tourism Minister, Hugh Robertson MP, was in NewcastleGateshead today (TUES) meeting with leading businesses and key tourism...
NewcastleGateshead strengthens international reputation at EIBTM Monday, 5th November 2012
NewcastleGateshead Convention Bureau is preparing to showcase the destination to a European audience at EIBTM next month (27-29 November),...
October 2012
Conference Ambassadors take centre stageThursday, 25th October 2012
North East based academics and professionals who have helped bring £65m worth of conferences to the region were thanked in style last...
Chance to Shine for Tourism Businesses Thursday, 11th October 2012
Tourism businesses across the region are being urged to enter the North East England Tourism Awards in order to showcase their talents and ensure...
Golden Success for Convention Bureau BrochureTuesday, 2nd October 2012
NewcastleGateshead Convention Bureau is celebrating after taking gold in the Best Brochure category at the prestigious Meetings Industry Marketing...
September 2012
Exclusive dinner gives planners a taste of NewcastleGateshead Tuesday, 11th September 2012
An exclusive dinner to promote NewcastleGateshead to business event organisers will be held in the London home of The Duke and Duchess of...
August 2012
Fire(works) and Ice this Autumn/Winter in NewcastleGateshead Thursday, 30th August 2012
Following a summer of celebrations with Olympic Football at St James’ Park and a packed programme of festivals and events,...
Discover Deals hit 10,000 downloadsThursday, 23rd August 2012
Only six months after being launched more than 10,000 people have taken advantage of hundreds of downloadable discounts, thanks to...
Tourism continues to grow in NewcastleGatesheadWednesday, 15th August 2012
NewcastleGateshead’s tourism industry continues to grow, despite difficult economic conditions, with 5% more overnight visitors coming to...
July 2012
NewcastleGateshead, home to Olympic athletes since 1981Thursday, 12th July 2012
This September, the world’s most iconic half marathon returns to NewcastleGateshead giving runners and spectators an unmissable opportunity...
June 2012
City Guide shines light for Olympic visitors Thursday, 14th June 2012
The new NewcastleGateshead Pocket Guide will arrive with the Olympic Torch to help shed light on the area’s most interesting things to see,...
May 2012
ICCA poll sees NewcastleGateshead move up in international meetings sectorMonday, 28th May 2012
NewcastleGateshead has rocketed in to the UK top ten and the European top 100 destinations for holding international conferences and events.
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NewcastleGateshead Initiative names Heel & Toe charity of the year 2012Thursday, 10th May 2012
NewcastleGateshead Initiative has announced Heel & Toe its charity of the year for 2012 following votes from staff inspired by the Durham...
April 2012
Discover Eggsellent Deals for the whole familyThursday, 5th April 2012
As the region’s parents get ready to entertain the family this Easter break, NewcastleGateshead Initiative’s popular Discover Pass has...
March 2012
All the Toon’s a stage this summer Monday, 19th March 2012
As the Grade I listed Theatre Royal Newcastle celebrates its 175th birthday this year, the destination’s venues join forces to host the...
February 2012
Good Evans for business boosting bureauThursday, 2nd February 2012
The former International Association Sales Manager at Edinburgh International Conference Centre has taken the helm at NewcastleGateshead...
January 2012
Sample a summer of celebrations in the ‘hipster capital’Thursday, 26th January 2012
NewcastleGateshead has an enviable line-up of festivals and events this year, with a summer of celebrations and London 2012 Olympic Games activity...
December 2011
New Venue, New Stand, New Partners – NewcastleGateshead hits Confex Tuesday, 13th December 2011
As International Confex prepares to make its move to ExCel, London (06-08 March 2012), NewcastleGateshead is preparing its outfit – a...
November 2011
Taking NewcastleGateshead to Europe Tuesday, 8th November 2011
Rounding off an event packed 10th anniversary year, NewcastleGateshead Convention Bureau joins some of the world’s leading conference and...
October 2011
NewcastleGateshead has head in the Cloud Thursday, 20th October 2011
Venues across NewcastleGateshead and North East England have their heads in the cloud as the destination comes together to support the Association of...
Planners set to Discover NewcastleGateshead Wednesday, 19th October 2011
Following the success of its London-based showcase event in 2010, NewcastleGateshead Convention Bureau is planning a follow up event, giving...
Business boosting convention bureau hunts for new headWednesday, 12th October 2011
As the conference and events industry in NewcastleGateshead continues to thrive despite the recession, NewcastleGateshead Initiative has begun the...
September 2011
Lib Dems gearing up for spring in NewcastleGateshead Tuesday, 27th September 2011
Having just shut the door on their autumn conference, the Liberal Democrats are already looking ahead to 2012 and their annual spring...
NewcastleGateshead glows with festive funWednesday, 21st September 2011
There are more than just 12 days of Christmas in NewcastleGateshead as the Winter Festival falls for another year of Christmas markets, festive...
All Fired up for charity FundraiserWednesday, 21st September 2011
Destination marketing agency, NewcastleGateshead Initiative, has announced a year-long partnership with St. Oswald’s Hospice as the charity...
August 2011
October Art Attack in NewcastleGateshead Thursday, 11th August 2011
Enjoy a showcase of stunning contemporary visual arts this autumn as one of Europe’s most important awards for contemporary arts, the Turner...
NewcastleGateshead experiences hotel boom Thursday, 11th August 2011
Development across NewcastleGateshead has exploded in recent months with a number of national and international hotel brands choosing the destination...
July 2011
Festival Preparation in Full SwingThursday, 21st July 2011
Preparations for the inaugural NewcastleGateshead Bridges festival was set into motion this morning as the Swing Bridge ‘swung’ into...
Celebrate Culture and Sport this September in NewcastleGatesheadWednesday, 20th July 2011
This September 54,000 pairs of feet will pound the tarmac over the iconic Tyne Bridge as the world’s largest half marathon, the Bupa Great...
The new ‘Face’ of NewcastleGatesheadMonday, 11th July 2011
NewcastleGateshead Initiative has completed the latest phase of an ongoing digital strategy that has transformed the way visitors and residents...
NewcastleGateshead bounce-ing this AugustTuesday, 5th July 2011
Enjoy chart topping acts and unusual spectacles this August in NewcastleGateshead.
NewcastleGateshead’s inaugural Bridges Festival (date)...
June 2011
Delegates given a warm NewcastleGateshead welcomeWednesday, 29th June 2011
The popular North East England Delegate Welcome Pack has been given a makeover creating a more user-friendly tool with increased benefits for...
New figures see North East economy ‘shine’ Wednesday, 22nd June 2011
Music tourists significantly boosted NewcastleGateshead’s economy last month following a weekend that saw some of the world’s biggest...
National tourism board appoints NewcastleGateshead Initiative chief Thursday, 2nd June 2011
Sarah Stewart, chief executive of destination marketing and management agency NewcastleGateshead Initiative, has been selected to join the board of...
Flow with the Folk of NewcastleGateshead this JulyThursday, 2nd June 2011
From folk to pop, gospel and blues, enjoy the toe-tapping feat of extravagant festivals taking place in NewcastleGateshead this July
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May 2011
Bank Holiday Events See Hotel Bookings BoomThursday, 12th May 2011
As May Bank holiday approaches and two of the year’s biggest events come to NewcastleGateshead and Sunderland, hoteliers are looking ahead to a...
Sun shines on medical associations visiting NewcastleGateshead Thursday, 12th May 2011
A host of national and international medical associations are flocking to NewcastleGateshead this summer, helping cement the destination’s...
April 2011
EAT! Your Way Through NewcastleGateshead this Summer!Tuesday, 26th April 2011
A host of tantalising treats await visitors to NewcastleGateshead this summer with an array of festivals and events set to animate the ‘twin...
NUS helps boost NewcastleGateshead’s economy by £2m this AprilMonday, 11th April 2011
The National Union of Students (NUS) arrives into NewcastleGateshead this week for the second year running, bringing 1000 delegates to the...
March 2011
Spring into Summer with Bank Holiday fun in NewcastleGateshead Thursday, 31st March 2011
With summer fast approaching, music fans, culture vultures and chocoholics are in for a tasty treat with a packed programme of events across...
NewcastleGateshead backs Confex for another yearTuesday, 22nd March 2011
It may only be a few weeks since International Confex closed the doors on its 2011 event at Earls Court in London, but NewcastleGateshead is already...
NewcastleGateshead Initiative Confirms New ChiefThursday, 17th March 2011
NewcastleGateshead Initiative has confirmed Sarah Stewart as chief executive, a role she has been performing since May 2010 when she was appointed as...
Event wins secure international business for NewcastleGatesheadMonday, 7th March 2011
NewcastleGateshead is celebrating after securing two major international conferences to its flagship conference venue, The Sage Gateshead.
Bids...
February 2011
Welcome to Tyne and Wear Hospitality WorkshopsThursday, 24th February 2011
Destination awareness workshops shed new light on tourist hotspots in Sunderland this March.
Held in two of the city’s most exciting...
Event helps businesses showcase their wares Thursday, 24th February 2011
The tourism season for businesses officially kicks off with Distribution 2011 on 10 March.
The region’s biggest annual exchange event is...
Nine new signings for NewcastleGateshead Initiative MembershipWednesday, 23rd February 2011
The latest city-centre accommodation provider, Euro Hostel, is one of nine new organisations to join forces with NewcastleGateshead Initiative.
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Convention Bureau celebrates 10th birthday Wednesday, 16th February 2011
NewcastleGateshead Convention Bureau is bringing the party to International Confex, as the team celebrates the Bureau’s 10th anniversary.
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From NewcastleGateshead with loveThursday, 10th February 2011
NewcastleGateshead is home to some of the most dramatic love stories ever told, and with only a couple of days to go until Valentine’s Day now...
December 2010
NewcastleGateshead Gets Thumbs-up from National Meetings PlannersThursday, 23rd December 2010
After the success of Discover NewcastleGateshead in November, the event has seen a flurry of positive feedback from industry leaders, exhibitors and...
NewcastleGateshead in the Palm of Your HandWednesday, 22nd December 2010
The launch of the new NewcastleGateshead iPhone app looks to give visitors a hands-on approach to the destination this winter season and beyond.
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Toon into site for top tipsMonday, 13th December 2010
National and international tourists can now access a range of interactive resources and tools when planning their visit to North East England’s...
November 2010
Bureau’s Business Boost Breaks £1m BarrierTuesday, 30th November 2010
The organisation tasked with bringing national and international business events and conferences to NewcastleGateshead has today announced that is...
Forum Discovers What Makes the Perfect Conference City Wednesday, 24th November 2010
Senior buyers and industry figures came together on 16th November to debate the growing importance of the city ‘welcome’ to event...
NewcastleGateshead Celebrates Showcase SuccessWednesday, 17th November 2010
Over 150 corporate, agency and association event planners came together for Discover NewcastleGateshead yesterday (16.11.10) organised by...
Region makes its voice heard at tourism chief visitThursday, 4th November 2010
National tourism chief James Berresford, CEO of Visit England, is today (Thursday 4 November) visiting NewcastleGateshead to meet industry leaders...
October 2010
Visitor boost for hotel boomThursday, 28th October 2010
As construction plans for four major new hotels in NewcastleGateshead proceed, new hotel occupancy figures reveal continued growth in demand.
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First Names Confirmed for Perfect Conference Destination DebateThursday, 28th October 2010
Representatives from VisitBritain, Kenes UK, Imagination and the MS Society, are amongst the first confirmed names set to form a panel of industry...
Tours with a twist show visitors a big welcome Tuesday, 26th October 2010
Two of the North East’s pop cultural icons will be giving guided tours with a twist, as they show visitors to Tyne and Wear a warm welcome...
Research set to Determine the Perfect Conference DestinationMonday, 25th October 2010
25th October 2010
Research set to Determine the Perfect Conference Destination
Leading conference industry figures including senior agency and...
Bureau Bags Marketing Awards Tuesday, 19th October 2010
The team tasked with attracting major conferences and business visitors to NewcastleGateshead, has this week been awarded for their innovative...
September 2010
Survey sheds light on delegate satisfactionFriday, 17th September 2010
NewcastleGateshead’s legendary welcome has resulted in ‘friendly’ hitting the top spot for words used by conference delegates to...
August 2010
Bureau unveils latest surprise signingFriday, 20th August 2010
The old rivalry will forever remain on the field, but Sunderland and Newcastle have come a step closer off it, after the University of Sunderland...
July 2010
Sporting Summer in NewcastleGatesheadWednesday, 28th July 2010
SPORTING SUMMER IN NEWCASTLEGATESHEAD
The World Cup may be over and dreams of a British win at Wimbledon will have to wait for another year, but...
Tourism industry employees’ flash mob Welcome to Tyne and Wear Visitors Tuesday, 27th July 2010
Tourism industry employees’ flash mob Welcome to Tyne and Wear Visitors
A flash mob of employees from across Tyne and Wear’s tourism...
Toon with a view, £105 million pumped into rooms and refurbishmentThursday, 15th July 2010
Toon with a view - £105 million pumped into rooms and refurbishment
Almost £105 million has been pumped into venues and hotels in and...
June 2010
Step into an Explosive Summer in NewcastleGatesheadTuesday, 8th June 2010
Step into an Explosive Summer in NewcastleGateshead
Exploding with excitement this July NewcastleGateshead and Tyne and Wear are set to...