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Destination North East England @DestinationNEE

Unlocking the potential of the North East visitor economy as the first regional tourism pilot in England.

Joined July 2023
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Destination North East England retweeted
VisitBritain Biz@VisitBritainBiz
22 Jan 2025
We have awarded @GREATBritain Gateway Innovation Funding to @DestinationNEE @marketing_mcr to inspire international visitors to explore Britain via regional gateways. Campaigns will run in the USA Germany into MCR NE England, featuring tourism experiences from across Britain
Collage of 4 photos showing destinations in Newcastle Gateshead and Manchester and surrounding areas Top left: A woman and a man cycling over the Gateshead Millennium Bridge, with the BALTIC Centre for Contemporary Art in the background. Credit: NGI/Angela Carrington Top right: Girl walking in St Peter square in Manchester looking at Manchester Library. Credit: Sergio Monti/Alamy Stock Photo Bottom left: Two men taking a selfie inside the John Rylands Library, Manchester. Credit: VisitBritain/Zut Media Bottom right: Two women push bicycles with a DFDS ferry behind them. Credit: Kevin Gibson

ALT Collage of 4 photos showing destinations in Newcastle Gateshead and Manchester and surrounding areas Top left: A woman and a man cycling over the Gateshead Millennium Bridge, with the BALTIC Centre for Contemporary Art in the background. Credit: NGI/Angela Carrington Top right: Girl walking in St Peter square in Manchester looking at Manchester Library. Credit: Sergio Monti/Alamy Stock Photo Bottom left: Two men taking a selfie inside the John Rylands Library, Manchester. Credit: VisitBritain/Zut Media Bottom right: Two women push bicycles with a DFDS ferry behind them. Credit: Kevin Gibson

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VisitBritain Biz@VisitBritainBiz
22 Jan 2025
The campaign will run in Germany, the UK's 2nd most valuable market, targeting visitors travelling to NE England via Amsterdam. @DestinationNEE (@NGIinitiative @VCDBusiness @VisitNLandbiz) will run the campaign in partnership with @DFDS_ukire, @Cumbriatourism and @VisitScotnews
A woman roller skating along Newcastle Quayside with the High Level Bridge, Tyne Bridge and Swing Bridge in the background. Credit: NGI/ Angela Carrington

ALT A woman roller skating along Newcastle Quayside with the High Level Bridge, Tyne Bridge and Swing Bridge in the background. Credit: NGI/ Angela Carrington

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Invest SouthTyneside@STyneBusiness
19 Nov 2024
Explore how to create authentic and unforgettable bookable experiences for tourists and visitors. Whether you're a local business, a tourism entrepreneur, or just curious about attracting more visitors to your business, this event is perfect for you! destinationnortheastengland.…
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We're excited to join @VisitBritain in Frankfurt this week for their first Travel Trade Workshop in Germany, in cooperation with @TourismIreland 🌍 We can't wait to talk to local travel trade and agents and gain more exposure for our region within German markets Come say hello!
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RT @LumoTravel: We have teamed up with @DestinationNEE @EldonSqNCL @northernstage @gonortheast and @transportgovuk to celebrate #PurpleTues…
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Go North East
@gonortheast
12 Nov 2024
💜 Celebrating #PurpleTuesday across the North East! 🏙️ Tonight, iconic landmarks across our region will light up in purple as part of Purple Tuesday, a reminder of the importance of making businesses and public spaces more accessible for people with disabilities. 🚌 At Go North East, we’re proud to support our passengers with accessible services, from audio-visual next-stop announcements to boarding assistance. Join us in celebrating #PurpleTuesday and championing accessibility. Proud to be part of a fantastic partnership with @lumotravel @DestinationNEE @northernstage @eldonsquareNCL @NGinitiative #AccessibilityMatters #InclusiveTravel #DestinationNorthEast #GoNorthEast
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Richard Salkeld@richardsalkeld
12 Nov 2024
North East Goes Purple to Celebrate Accessibility & Inclusion | News - Hits Radio (North East) ⁦@DestinationNEE⁩ hellorayo.co.uk/hits-radio/n…
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Woodhorn Museum@Woodhorn
12 Nov 2024
We are at @northernstage this morning for @DestinationNEE's #PurpleTuesday event. It's been a great morning of networking and learning from industry experts to ensure Everybody is Welcome at our museum💜
Group of people watching a presentation at Northern Stage for Purple Tuesday event

ALT Group of people watching a presentation at Northern Stage for Purple Tuesday event

Group of people watching a presentation at Northern Stage for Purple Tuesday event. On the screen is the panel of speakers for the event.

ALT Group of people watching a presentation at Northern Stage for Purple Tuesday event. On the screen is the panel of speakers for the event.
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A huge achievement for @LumoTravel, opening up even more visits to beautiful Northumberland and the wider region 👏👏👏 @VisitNland @VisitNlandbiz @VisitEnglandBiz
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@LumoTravel
5 Nov 2024
Exciting News! Lumo has boosted travel between Morpeth and London by 50% over the past two years!🚄 This surge in demand appears to be driven by an increasing focus on sustainability and Morpeth's strong tourism offer 🌿🏞️ Click here for the full story orlo.uk/wstTA
(L-R) Martijn Gilbert, Managing Director at Lumo joined by Dennis Fancett, Chair of local pro-rail campaign group SENRUG, Lyndsey Turner Swift, Deputy VisitEngland Director, Ian Thomas, Chief Operating Officer at NewcastleGateshead Initiative, on behalf of Destination North East England and Cllr Richard Wearmouth, a councillor in Morpeth and Deputy Leader at Northumberland County Council

ALT (L-R) Martijn Gilbert, Managing Director at Lumo joined by Dennis Fancett, Chair of local pro-rail campaign group SENRUG, Lyndsey Turner Swift, Deputy VisitEngland Director, Ian Thomas, Chief Operating Officer at NewcastleGateshead Initiative, on behalf of Destination North East England and Cllr Richard Wearmouth, a councillor in Morpeth and Deputy Leader at Northumberland County Council

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Speaker announcement! We will be joined by Ross Calladine from @VisitEngland! Register here: destinationnortheastengland.…
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Speaker announcement! We will be joined by Jane Cooper from @accessandincuk! Register here: destinationnortheastengland.…
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It's Travel Trade Tuesday! 🌟 We're starting a new series to give you tips on the Travel Trade, outlining how engaging with tour operators & travel agents can help your business grow its international visitors🌍 Stay tuned & check out our resources 👉 destinationnortheastengland.…
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This Travel Trade Tuesday, we're focusing on familiarisation trips, or FAM trips 🌍 This resource details how to best showcase your venue as well as what the benefits of FAM visits are and why you should get your business involved Check it out now 👉 destinationnortheastengland.…
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In this week's Travel Trade update we want to spotlight our new website built specifically for the travel trade, packed full of information and resources to help you build and develop exciting visits to North East England 🧑‍💻 Browse our website now 👉 traveltrade.destinationnorth…
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Dobson and Parnell@DobsonParnell
22 Oct 2024
We're constantly looking at ways to become more accessible and we are excited to have a 360 digital tour live on our website to help plan your visit! Funded by UK Government and delivered by Destination North East England, the North East's Destination Development Partnership.
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As we move into the latter part of the year, our teams are keen to hear from the visitor economy about the business landscape for the tourism and hospitality sector. It only takes a few minutes and your insight is hugely valuable. newcastlegateshead.qualtrics…
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Sophia Stovall@SophiaStovall
13 Oct 2024
So many reasons to visit/live in the #NorthEast by @TelegraphTravel = 2 @UNESCO World Heritage Sites, 50 castles, England’s largest forest, Europe’s largest Gold Tier Dark Sky Park, 40 mile of stunning coastline... the list goes on telegraph.co.uk/travel/desti…
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Destination North East England retweeted
VisitEnglandBiz
@VisitEnglandBiz
17 Oct 2024
Congratulations to the North East England Tourism Award finalists! Looking forward to meeting the winners at the #VEAwards2025 national ceremony next year. #NEETA25
Destination North East England@DestinationNEE
17 Oct 2024
🥁 We're pleased to announce the shortlist for the 2025 North East England Tourism Awards! Is your favourite North East spot on the list? ➡️ destinationnortheastengland.… #NEETA25
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The Glasshouse International Centre for Music@glasshouseicm
17 Oct 2024
We're over the moon to share we're a finalist in the North East England Tourism Awards (@destinationnee) We've been shortlisted for the Accessible and Inclusive Tourism Award, Business Events Venue of the Year and Ethical, Responsible and Sustainable Tourism Award. Wish us luck
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Green Tourism@GreenTourismUK
17 Oct 2024
If you are a tourism or hospitality business based in the #NorthEastofEngland and want to be more sustainable then why not join the webinar on the 14th of November 👇
Destination North East England@DestinationNEE
15 Oct 2024
Find out how to get started with a FREE sustainability accreditation by joining Destination North East England and Green Tourism for a business engagement webinar. Register here: destinationnortheastengland.…
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Visit Northumberland DMO/LVEP@VisitNlandbiz
18 Oct 2024
Join @DestinationNEE for the annual Purple Tuesday event.💜 📍 Northern Stage, Barras Bridge, Newcastle 📅 12 November ⏰ 8.30am 🥐Networking and breakfast. 9am ➡️ panel discussions from regional and national industry leaders. Book now 👉visitnorthumberland.org.uk/n… @PurpleTuesNov
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Ushaw Historic House, Chapels & Gardens@ushawdurham
17 Oct 2024
We're so pleased to announce that we have been shortlisted for Large Visitor Attraction of the Year at the prestigious North East England Tourism Awards 2025! 🌟 A massive thank you for all of our staff and guests for helping to make this possible 🏆 #NEETA2025
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