With just over a month to go until entries close for the North East England Tourism Awards, visitor economy businesses from across the North East are being encouraged to enter before its too late.

The Doxford Group in Northumberland is continuing its support for the Great North Air Ambulance Service (GNAAS) through its popular afternoon tea offering at The Tempus. 

Northumberland played a key role in showcasing the region’s distinctive offer, as the North East welcomed more than 200 travel writers and influencers to the region this week for leading travel media event, Media Getaway.

Ad Gefrin, England's most northerly whisky distillery, announces the release of the Crǣft Series — the first Northumbrian English single malt in modern times. 

The Northumberland restaurant secures a place at number 38 in the prestigious National Restaurant Awards 2026, marking half a decade of recognition for one of the UK’s most celebrated dining destinations.

A record 11 million visitors and sustained year-round growth clearly highlight the long-term strength and resilience of the tourism sector in Northumberland.