£2.25 million boost for the region’s tourism industry as North East announced as the first ever Destination Development Partnership.

The North East has been chosen for the first regional tourism pilot receiving £2.25 million from national government covering a period to March 2025. The partnership will be led by NGI on behalf of the region, working alongside Visit Northumberland and Visit County Durham.

This is a regional collaboration and incredible opportunity to unlock our growth and the untapped potential in the North East of England, attracting more visitors, creating new experiences, targeting new markets as well as creating jobs and opportunity.

The region will act as blueprint for the rest of England, and we will help shape the future landscape of destination management organisations, delivering local economic growth through the visitor economy across all seven local authorities.