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Staybridge Suites Newcastle shares £1.8m refurbishment progress
5 April 2024
Newcastle’s hospitality landscape is set to enjoy a transformation, as Staybridge Suites Newcastle, one of the city’s first serviced apartments, proudly shares a first look at the £1.8m refurbishment project currently underway. Situated in the city’s Quays...
Sustainability drives success at BeaconHouse Events
4 April 2024
BeaconHouse Events, a leading events agency headquartered in Newcastle upon Tyne, has grown its revenues by over 40% in 2023, following major client wins and an investment in a five-year ESG strategy. Over the last year the agency, based in Hoults Yard, ha...
Prioritising inclusivity and sustainability in business events
19 March 2024
At the end of February, NewcastleGateshead Convention Bureau’s Senior Manager for Business Events, Caroline Reed attended the ICCA UK & Ireland Chapter Annual Conference in Belfast. Meeting with other professionals in the business events industry and sh...
Eldon Square announces milestone leasing developments underlined by collaborative partnership with Newcastle City Council
14 March 2024
Eldon Square Ltd and Newcastle City Council are proud to announce details of an enhanced Co-operation Agreement and game-changing planning submissions, which will accelerate and facilitate the delivery of a series of major new leasing deals, whilst offering signi...
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,...