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One week to go until North East delegation heads to The Meetings Show 2023
23 June 2023
On 28th June, organisations from across the North East’s hospitality and business events sector will head to one of the largest events in the industry to showcase the region.
NewcastleGateshead Convention Bureau showcase region at major industry event
29 June 2022
The NewcastleGateshead Convention Bureau, part of NewcastleGateshead Initiative (NGI), will be leading a regional delegation to one of the UK’s largest exhibitions in the meetings and events in...
NewcastleGateshead Convention Bureau set sights on new business at international event
30 May 2022
NewcastleGateshead Convention Bureau is preparing to head to IMEX in Frankfurt, one of the world’s leading international exhibitions for business events, in a bid to attract international confe...
Double reopening of heritage venues in NewcastleGateshead following multi-million pound investment
15 September 2021
Two landmark heritage venues have reopened in NewcastleGateshead after receiving £9.3 million in funding from The National Lottery Heritage Fund.
Hybrid events is becoming an increasingly common term in the events industry, and is simply defined as an event with both a live in-person audience and an onlin...
Tyne to meet at St. James’ Park
21 April 2021
Throughout the pandemic the meeting and events team at St. James’ Park has continued to deliver essential NHS training events, adhering to strict restrictions to ensure a safe and covid secure ...
Accor chooses NewcastleGateshead Quays for dual branded hotel
6 April 2021
Accor, the leading hospitality group, is bringing its internationally renowned Novotel and ibis brands to the £260m NewcastleGateshead Quays regeneration scheme.
NewcastleGateshead Convention Bureau has joined forces with other English cities in an industry first, to support the conference and events i...
New Gateshead Quays details announced
29 June 2020
New details have been revealed about the international conference and exhibition centre due to open in winter 2024 on
Planning submitted for Gateshead Quays arena-led scheme
4 May 2020
Gateshead Council’s development partner “Ask:PATRIZIA”, has submitted a full planning application for the £260m arena, conference and exhibition centre on Gateshead Quays.