9 April 2023

Partner update

WelcomeSarah Stewart, Chief Executive

Welcome to our new partners

• Port of Tyne, Cruise Tourism – Susan Wear.

• National Glass Centre, Regeneration – Michelle Duarat.

• Nexus, Summer Metro Modernisation and Smart Travel – Huw Lewis.

• North East England Tourism Awards – Anne Howes, NewcastleGateshead Initiative; Andy Hook, Blackfriars; Wendy Benson, Rockliffe Hall; Elisabeth Rowark, Kielder Water & Forest Park; Leanne McCormella, WWT Washington Wetland Centre.

• NewcastleGateshead Initiative update – Sarah Stewart.

Agenda

WelcomeKate Harland, Jesmond Dene House

Partner update

Port of TyneSusan Wear, Director of Corporate Affairs

Partner update

National Glass CentreMichelle Duarat, Head of Business and Operations

Partner update

NexusHuw Lewis, Head of Communications

North East England Tourism Awards 2013Anne Howes, NewcastleGateshead Initiative

North East England Tourism Awards 2013

• North East Hoteliers Association.

• Northumberland County Council.

• Northumberland Tourism.

• Sunderland City Council.

• Visit County Durham.

• Hadrian’s Wall Trust.

• South Tyneside Council.

Delivery partners

• Access for All.

• Bed and Breakfast / Guest Accommodation of the Year.

• Business Tourism.

• Caravan Holiday Park / Holiday Village of the Year.

• Large Hotel of the Year.

• Large Visitor Attraction of the Year.

• Self Catering Holiday Provider of the Year.

2013 award categories• Small Hotel of the Year.

• Small Visitor Attraction of the Year.

• Sustainable Tourism.

• Taste of England.

• Tourism Experience of the Year.

• Tourism Pub of the Year.

• Visitor Information Provider of the Year.

• Tourism Event of the Year.

• 20 June Website goes live. Application forms available to download.

• 6 September Closing date for applications.

• w/c 16 September Shortlisting of applications.

• w/c 23 and 30 September Judges visit shortlisted venues.

• 21 November Awards ceremony at NUFC.

Key dates

NorthEastEnglandTourismAwards.co.uk

Blackfriars RestaurantAndy Hook, Managing Director

Rockliffe HallWendy Benson, Sales and Marketing Director

Kielder Water & Forest ParkElizabeth Rowark, Director

WWT Washington Wetland CentreLeanne McCormella, Marketing Manager

NewcastleGateshead Initiative updateSarah Stewart, Chief Executive

• www.NewcastleGateshead.com/mystory - new website where residents can contribute words, photographs, films, stories etc. expressing what they find ‘genuinely inspiring’ about Newcastle and Gateshead.

• Campaign to run until end of September.

• Contribute and encourage your colleagues, friends and families to contribute too!

Place brand public engagement

• New section of our corporate website detailing all the paid-for opportunities available through NewcastleGateshead Initiative.

• Promote your business to consumer and business audiences via our website, city breaks marketing, festivals and events, business tourism activity and corporate communications and events.

• Standard discounts include 40% for gold partners, 35% for silver partners and 30% for bronze partners.

Partner opportunities

• Most comprehensive conferencing publication in North East England. An invaluable tool for buyers and agents.

• Gold award for Best Brochure at 2012 Meetings Industry Marketing Awards.

• 7,000 guides produced for distribution to database, at tradeshows and with enquiries.

• 5% early-bird booking discount until Friday 12 July.

• Special combined advertising and exhibiting packages.

Meetings & Events Guide 2014-2016

• Raising awareness of all there is to see and do in NewcastleGateshead.

• Aimed specifically at non-tourism gold and silver partners with large numbers of employees.

• Promote your business to this local audience by providing prizes.

• Gold and silver partners invited to submit ideas for delivering an interactive experience at the roadshows.

Partner roadshows

• The special offers section of NewcastleGateshead.com.

• 10,000 unique visitors per month.

• Promote your business by submitting special offers:

- days out at attractions; food and drink; shopping; entertainment; sports and activities.

• Free partner benefit, not available to non-partner organisations.

Discover Deals

• Business support service aimed at encouraging foreign direct investment by helping overseas investors establish themselves in the area.

• Supported by Gateshead Council, Newcastle City Council, and a number of organisations who will provide overseas investors with access to a range of discounted business, professional and property services.

• Investors can also benefit from free office space for up to 12 months in various sought-after locations.

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Partner update meetings

• Thursday 17 October 2013.

Partner potential venue hosts – thank you to all those who have already offered to host.

Partner meetings 2013Business leaders’ briefings

• Wednesday 11 September 2013, St James’ Park.

AGM

Thursday 5 December 2013.

Thank you

9 April 2023

Partner update