Anne Howes

NewcastleGateshead Initiative is the destination and inward investment agency for NewcastleGateshead and the wider region. NGI incorporates the brands of Invest Newcastle, Visit NewcastleGateshead, NewcastleGateshead Convention Bureau and Destination North East England. Every single one of our projects are dedicated to making a lasting social and economic impact. As drivers and enablers of economic growth, we champion our offer on a world stage and we maximise our impact through our partnerships. We engage with stakeholders and policy makers to influence on a national and regional level to benefit the people who live and work here. We promote the distinctiveness of our region, its culture, and its people to create an authentic voice that makes us stand out from the crowd. We work across key growth sectors and use insight and intelligence to drive innovation, inward investment, and business growth. In addition, we attract world class conferences that reinforce our sector strengths and the strategic importance of tourism. We exist to benefit the people of NewcastleGateshead and the wider region, leaving a legacy and meeting the needs of future generations. We play our part in delivering the region's sustainable and inclusive ambitions, creating a world-class distinctive destination to enjoy, stay and invest.