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Exciting new plans for our iconic Grainger Market
13 March 2024
New plans to restore one of Newcastle’s most treasured buildings have been unveiled, protecting its heritage and securing its future. The Grainger Market is the city’s oldest and most important retail asset, standing proudly in the city centre since 1835. The...
Luxury hotel group announces expansion into Newcastle
27 February 2024
Award-winning boutique hotel group Dakota Hotels have announced their expansion into Newcastle – bringing their renowned style, service, and hospitality to the bustling Quayside. Dakota Newcastle will offer waterfront luxury alongside some of the largest hotel ...
First university hosting of international volunteering conference highlights value of collaboration
5 December 2023
Northumbria University has been confirmed as the first academic institution to host the prestigious International Volunteer Cooperation Organisations (IVCO) conference organised annually by the International Forum for Volunteering in Development, known as Forum, ...
Newcastle International Airport named sustainability Sector Leader
23 November 2023
Newcastle International Airport is pleased to announce that it has been named one of the sustainability sector leaders in the 2023 GRESB Infrastructure Assessment. GRESB is an industry-led organisation that collects, scores and independently bench...
Tourism businesses commit to making the North East one of the most accessible visitor destinations in the UK
13 November 2023
Tourism businesses from the North East gathered this week to celebrate Purple Tuesday, recognising the importance of creating accessible experiences for visitors and residents. Renowned for a famous warm welcome, the region’s industry showed a commitment to ens...
Newcastle International named ‘Airport of the Year’ at the prestigious Routes World Conference
19 October 2023
Newcastle International Airport has been awarded global ‘Airport of the Year’ in the less than five million passengers category at this year’s prestigious Routes World Conference in Istanbul, Turkey. Nominated and voted for by airlines across the globe,...
Caroline Reed wins prestigious ‘Individual of the Year’ Award at 2023 miaList Awards
13 October 2023
The winners of the miaList Awards 2023 have been revealed by the Meetings Industry Association, which recognises excellence within the Business Events industry, with a record year of over 150 entries. NewcastleGateshead Convention Bureau were up for 2 prestigious...
BeaconHouse Events partners with North East environmental charity to pioneer industry-wide change
28 September 2023
BEACONHOUSE EVENTS, a leading events company headquartered in Newcastle upon Tyne, is partnering with an environmental charity here in the North East to ethically offset its carbon impact as a business and drive industry-wide change. The award-winning event agenc...
Newcastle’s health expertise attracts national conference to the region
7 September 2023
Newcastle’s strengths in healthcare and academia have attracted a specialist conference in paediatric dentistry to the region. The British Society of Paediatric Dentistry (BSPD) Annual Scientific Conference 2023 will take place 14th and 15th September, with an...
Plans approved for new multi-million pound Sage Arena and International Conference Centre
13 July 2023
The latest plans have been approved for the new 12,500 capacity international grade Sage Arena and International Conference Centre (ICC), located in the heart of Gateshead on the banks of the River Tyne. On Wednesday 12th July 2023, Gateshead Council’s planning...