North East Tourism Awards

North East Tourism Awards The North East England Tourism Awards — celebrating the region's fantastic tourism industry 🌟🏆

🏆 The North East England Tourism Awards 2027 are now open!Thinking about entering but not sure where to start? Or lookin...
10/06/2026

🏆 The North East England Tourism Awards 2027 are now open!

Thinking about entering but not sure where to start? Or looking to strengthen your application this year?

Our free application masterclasses will guide you through the entry process, explain what judges are looking for, and share practical tips to help your submission stand out. You'll also have the chance to ask questions during a dedicated Q&A session.

Sessions last up to two hours and places are limited, so early booking is recommended. To give as many businesses as possible the opportunity to attend, please reserve a maximum of two places per organisation across the three sessions.

Book your place here: https://www.eventbrite.com/cc/neeta-application-masterclasses-4846437

Wishing the very best of luck to all of the North East finalists at tonight’s VisitEngland Awards for Excellence 🌟It’s b...
03/06/2026

Wishing the very best of luck to all of the North East finalists at tonight’s VisitEngland Awards for Excellence 🌟

It’s brilliant to see the region represented across a mix of businesses from standout attraction Ad Gefrin Anglo-Saxon Museum & Whisky Distillery, top-class business events venue The Catalyst ]o exceptional hospitality at places like Blackfriars Restaurant,The Tempus Charlton Hall and The Kirkstyle Inn and Sportsman’s Rest.

Good luck tonight – we’re all cheering you on! 👏

26/05/2026

Now is your chance to get that NEETA feeling! 🥳

Entries are now open for North East England Tourism Awards 2027, gain a recognised mark of excellence for tourism, hospitality, and visitor economy businesses across our incredible region.

With 16 core categories currently available to apply for, with more to come, we celebrate everything from the best places to stay to the region's tastiest eateries and most thrilling attractions!

🗓️ This year we’ve changed the deadline to help avoid your busy summer period, so get those applications in before 5pm on 27th July 2026.

👉 Apply now: https://destinationnortheastengland.co.uk/neeta

Entries are officially open for the North East England Tourism Awards 2027!We've been championing the best places to vis...
22/05/2026

Entries are officially open for the North East England Tourism Awards 2027!

We've been championing the best places to visit, taste, stay and experience for over two decades and we can't wait to do it all again.

Why take part?
•A mark of quality: Winning or being shortlisted provides a recognised stamp of excellence and quality to help attract new customers.

•Go national: Regional winners are eligible to qualify for the national VisitEngland Awards for Excellence.

•Business growth: The application and judging process offers practical insights to help you review operations and enhance your customer experience.

⏳ Deadline: 5pm on Monday 27th July 2026.
👉 Apply now: https://destinationnortheastengland.co.uk/neeta

13/05/2026

Be part of the magic next time!

While entries aren’t officially open yet, now is the perfect time to get ahead and start preparing your application.

You can already download the application forms via VisitBritain to see the questions, gather evidence and begin shaping your story early, giving you more time to showcase what makes your business stand out.

Whether it’s your visitor experience, innovation, sustainability work or team achievements, strong applications take time and preparation.

Download the forms and get started here 👇
https://www.visitbritain.org/business-advice/visitengland-awards-excellence/visitengland-awards-excellence-how-apply -and-national-awards-core-categories

Thinking about entering the North East England Tourism Awards this year? 👀Entries haven’t opened just yet, but now is th...
11/05/2026

Thinking about entering the North East England Tourism Awards this year? 👀

Entries haven’t opened just yet, but now is the perfect time to start pulling together your stories, evidence and achievements ahead of the launch.

Whether it’s your visitor experience, sustainability journey, team culture, innovation or community impact, the strongest entries are the ones that show the real story behind your business.

To help you get started, we’ve created The Ultimate Guide to Winning a Tourism Award — packed with practical tips, advice from judges and past winners, and guidance on what makes an entry stand out.

Read the guide here: https://destinationnortheastengland.co.uk/resource-hub/the-ultimate-guide-to-winning-a-tourism-award

🏆 Start early, gather your evidence, and give yourself the best chance of success when entries open.

🏆 Thinking about entering the North East England Tourism Awards?We’re hosting a series of Customer Experience Workshops ...
17/04/2026

🏆 Thinking about entering the North East England Tourism Awards?

We’re hosting a series of Customer Experience Workshops across the region to help businesses strengthen their visitor experience and prepare for a successful Tourism Awards entry.

Delivered by insight6, these practical sessions will help you map your customer journey, identify key moments that matter, and spot opportunities to enhance your offer.

📍 Northumberland — Wed 22 April
📍 Durham — Thu 23 April
📍 Newcastle — Wed 29 April

Find out more and book your place:
https://www.eventbrite.com/cc/neeta-customer-journey-workshops-4832662?just_published=true

26/03/2026

It’s hard to believe we’re a week on from the North East England Tourism Awards… but here’s a look back at a brilliant evening to relieve some of the magic. 🎬

The evening, sponsored by London North Eastern Railway, saw Leaders, businesses and partners from across the visitor economy all came together at Newcastle Civic Centre to celebrate the people and places that make North East England such a special destination.

From inspiring winners and proud finalists to the conversations, connections and celebrations throughout the evening, the awards highlighted the strength, ambition and collaboration driving tourism across our region.

It was a fantastic opportunity to recognise the businesses and individuals creating unforgettable visitor experiences, and to celebrate the collective impact of a sector that continues to grow, innovate and champion North East England on a national stage.

Our final award of the evening, Outstanding Contribution to Tourism has been announced as John Marshall, the Chair of Ne...
19/03/2026

Our final award of the evening, Outstanding Contribution to Tourism has been announced as John Marshall, the Chair of NewcastleGateshead Initiative 🥳

He has been an integral part of NGI for 15 of its 25 years, a constant, steady hand at the wheel and true advocate for the region.

An enormous congratulations to John and huge thank you for everything you have done and continue to do for the North East's tourism industry! ✨👏

The public have voted in the masses... the winner of the last of Tourism Event & Festival of the Year sponsored by North...
19/03/2026

The public have voted in the masses... the winner of the last of Tourism Event & Festival of the Year sponsored by North East Combined Authority is… Kynren - An Epic Tale of England!

Congrats also to finalists Science at Life Santa Experience, Northumberland County Show and Father Christmas at the Old Gaol Hexham Community Partnership.

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