newcastlegateshead initiative partner update meeting 11.06.2015
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15 April 2023
Partner Update Meeting
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WelcomeSarah Stewart, Chief Executive
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New partners
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• Invest Newcastle – Catherine Walker, Inward Investment Director.
• The national tourism landscape and North East England Tourism Awards launch – James Berresford, VisitEngland CEO.
• Domestic and international leisure campaigns – Kathie Wilcox, Head of Marketing and Communications, and Becky Madeley, Marketing Manager.
• Festivals and events – Carol Bell, Head of Culture and Major Events.
• Optional walking tour with Ed Young, Newcastle City Guide.
On the agenda
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WelcomeAntony Michaelides, The Assembly Rooms
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ANTONY MICHAELIDESThe Assembly
Rooms ROOMS DEDICATED TO THE MOST ELEGANT
RECREATION
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Invest NewcastleCatherine Walker, Inward Investment Director
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Invest Newcastle
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Invest NewcastleA service delivered by NewcastleGateshead Initiative on behalf of Newcastle. • Business as usual, same team, same values.
• New logo and refreshed collateral.
• Newcastle City Council funding confirmed and increased.
• Widened remit to include Science Central marketing.
“We will operate our inward investment service on a flexible boundary basis, drawing on assets and opportunities available across the region, and working constructively with other areas.”
- Pat Ritchie, Newcastle City Council
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Invest NewcastleA service delivered by NewcastleGateshead Initiative on behalf of Newcastle. • Retain client-led, impartial focus, optimising return from brand value.
• Private-sector-led Invest Newcastle Advisory Board:
• Support the business-winning team to attract inward investment.
• To act as advisors, share expertise and intelligence.
• To act as ambassadors for Newcastle and the North East.
• Working constructively alongside, and with, the regional gateway.
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Invest NewcastleA service delivered by NewcastleGateshead Initiative on behalf of Newcastle. • Allows private sector to support activity under the Newcastle brand:
• Where it will have the most traction internationally.
• That allows them to achieve corporate sales or profile objectives.
• Deliver public / private activity where there isn’t regional appetite.
“The Invest Newcastle approach gives the private sector almost everything we have asked for including the brand, regional integration and private sector involvement.”
- Michael Spriggs, Chair, Invest Newcastle Advisory Board
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Invest NewcastleNewcastle @ MIPIM Cannes 2016 Who’s it for: Professional service providers, developers, construction partners and supply chain, agents, facilities management companies, local authority partners, residential house builders, city / city-region stakeholders and agencies. What will it do: Raise the profile of Newcastle and the North East as an investment location and highlight the quality and professional expertise that exists within the construction and real estate sector. Activity will lead with the Newcastle brand while highlighting the North East offer. Timings: Running from September 2015 – March 2016 Activity: Programme of activity at MIPIM Cannes 2016 including full management of a series of audience-specific events, partner welcome drink, PR and media activity to highlight partnership, partnership events with strategic partners, assistance with meetings (setting, information provision etc.)
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Invest NewcastleNewcastle / India market development programme Who’s it for: Landlords, agents, professional services companies, local authority partners, universities, UK-based hotel groups. What will it do: It will target corporate businesses in key Indian cities that have opportunity to work with UK partners as inward investors / corporate occupiers, research partnerships, to acquire new skills and talent, to develop new products etc. Timings: Running from May 2015 – March 2016 Activity: Includes two market visits, an inward delegation visit, profiling and networking opportunities with key industry clusters in market, an event in market (possibly run in partnership with UKTI), representative attendance at a minimum of two leading conventions in market.
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TourismSarah Stewart, Chief Executive
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The national tourism landscapeJames Berresford, CEO, VisitEngland
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James BerresfordChief ExecutiveVisitEngland
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• In 2014, visitors to England spent an estimated total of £82bn ₋ £18.1bn was spent by British residents on domestic
overnight trips₋ £45.1bn was spent on tourism day trips₋ An estimated £18.9bn was spend by international
visitors
• The English visitor economy contributes £106bn to the national economy (direct and indirect impacts), and supports 2.6 million jobs
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The role of VisitEngland• Champion the sector and drive forward the industry’s
shared Strategic Framework for Tourism
• Support local areas grow their economies through tourism
• Advise Government on English Tourism issues
• Provide official intelligence on tourism and visitor economy in England
• Promote England's tourism offer
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Themed Campaigns • Holidays through History
• Cycling
• A Taste of England
• Romance
• Heritage in Spring
• Family in Summer/Big Summer Holiday
• Be Part of History: Rugby
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• Media breakfast at ABTA convention with partners
• Trade workshop with England’s Heritage Cities
• Travel Trade Master class for Destinations planned for Spring 2015
Travel Trade
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Holidays at Home are GREAT!
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Thematic Approach
• Capability Brown Tercentenary
• Summer of Sport in RWC 2015
• The 400th Anniversary of Shakespeare’s death
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I need information
OffersIdeasAvailabilityNew newsTactical etc
QualityExpertise
KnowledgeRelevantReal time
Right channel
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• Our shared growth ambition
• 5% average growth, year on year, in the value of tourism since 2010
• 7% uplift in jobs since 2010 = 178,000
• Currently being refreshed in 2015
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The strategic objectives are to:
Vision
Increase the contribution of tourism to the
English economy
Increase tourism
employment and local prosperity
Strengthen the competitiveness
of businesses and England’s tourism offer
A globally competitive tourism industry that acts as a key
driver to the economy and of local prosperity across England
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These objectives will be achieved by: Investing in the infrastructure and environment on which
tourism growth relies
Attracting & retaining motivated people and developing their skills
Increasing the visibility & understanding of England’s tourism offer
Overcoming barriers to business competiveness and investment
Investing in tourism products and experiences in line with market trends & strategic needs
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People visit places – great destinationsAnother reason for a joined up destination approach
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How Satisfied Are Visitors to English Destinations?
Source: VE Brand, Communications and Satisfaction TrackerSource: VisitEngland Brand & Satisfaction Tracker 2013-14 data
OverallPerformance
Likelihood to Recommend
Likelihood toRevisit
Competitive Advantage
TRI*MIndex:
94
90
50
70
30Likelihood to Recommend
85% excellent/ very good
86% definitely/ probably
78% definitely/probably
66% much/ slightly better
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94
ENGLAND
Cornwall
Lake District
xNorthumberland
Yorks Dales York
Bristol
Manchester
Gt Yarmouth
Essex
Leeds
East Sussex
ScarboroughLake District North York Moors
Liverpool
Bath
CotswoldsLondon
New Forest
Isle of WightTorquay
Yorkshire Coast97
x
x
Kent Coast
Durham
Warwickshire
Gloucester-shire
Staffordshire
Lincoln
Eastbourne
Peak District
Skegness
Notting-ham
SuffolkCambridge
Newcastle
Blackpool
Chester
Bournemouth
Wey-mouth
Somerset
Oxford
StratfordShropshire
Brighton
Wiltshire
Derbyshire
Other Devon
Birmingham Other Norfolk
x
x
Canterbury
34
95
96
105108
94
90
95100
81
82
100
7475
92
74
100102104
111
85
91
87
102
100101
10486
88
91
92
83
8389
91
95
96
97
8091
94
99
82
85
Total Hants
91
95
Kent Total
8282
94
92
89
98
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Futures…a need to futureproof
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1. Demographic trends• The population is changing – over the next 10 years, the number of
older people will increase
...and as baby boomers hit retirement age, catering for this group (who don’t behave like “old” people) will be vital
• There’s also been a mini baby-boom – leaving the “squeezed middle” to care for (and finance) the growing numbers of young and old
• There are increasing numbers of UK residents born outside the country – but their leisure habits are often poorly understood
• The traditional family unit is less common than it once was – but this isn’t always recognised by businesses
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2. Technological trends• Since 2006, there has been an increase of over 100% in the
number of domestic trips booked online…
• ...mobile devices have changed how we use the internet…
• ...yet not all businesses have a website yet (and if they do, it’s not always mobile enabled)
• Near universal internet penetration in the UK + proliferation of holiday-related UGC mean that the consumer has more information than ever before to help make a decision
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3. Leisure time / economic trends• Despite the recession, spending on leisure and recreation has held
up – money may be tight, but work life balance is vital
• ...but value-seeking (and the role of great deals) will remain crucial
• It’s not just about “the big holiday” any more - the average English holiday is getting shorter and shorter with people taking portfolios of trips
• ...and we’ve changed how we plan – last minute is ever more common, making it hard for businesses to predict customer flows
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The way the wind is blowing• The number of domestic
overnight trips taken in England fell back by 9% in 2014, while expenditure declined by 3%
• The North / South divide
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2003 2004 2005 2006 2007 2008 2009 2010 2011 2012 2013 2014
11,696
13,389 13,893
15,593 15,340 14,753
14,211 14,706
15,289 15,461
16,811 17,404
11,28412,207
13,27513,942 14,293 14,252
12,932 12,56812,996 12,846
13,51614,193
Inbound Visits (Millions) – All Purposes
London Rest of England
However recent years have seen stronger growth in London than in the rest of the country
Source: International Passenger Survey
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Structural Change • The Triennial Review of tourism
• Select Committee
• Product development and experiential tourism
• It is going to be challenging
National balance
International competition
Phase 2 of savings
Fewer, stronger destinations
• Delivering great experiences
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The Awards for Excellence continue to be a great opportunity to showcase England’s fantastic experiences.
Matfen Hall HotelLarge Hotel of the Year - Gold Winner
The Cycle HUB Tourism Experience of the YearHighly Commended
VisitEngland Awards for Excellence 2015
Promoting Excellence
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North East England Tourism Awards
• Entries now open
• Closing date 4 September 2015
• Ceremony at Newcastle Civic Centre, 24 November
• 15 categories
• northeasttourismawards.com
NorthEastTourismAwards
@TourismAwardsNE
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Domestic and international leisure campaigns
Kathie Wilcox and Becky Madeley
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Domestic campaigns
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• Spring campaign: 25 April - 30 June.
• ‘Win your ultimate Geordie Weekend’.
• Press partnership with The Guardian.
• Metro and regional listings magazines.
• Outdoor posters.
• Online advertising inc. video.
The Tyne is now
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• Over 3,000 entries so far.
• 27,000 unique users of our microsite on theguardian.com
• 29,000 views of the campaign commercial on YouTube as of yesterday.
The Tyne is now
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International campaigns
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Scandinavia campaign• 300k fund.
• Promoting North East England.
• Working closely with VisitBritain and partners across the North East.
• Get involved through offering competition prizes and support with media visits and familiarisation trips.
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• £10m national fund for international marketing – profiling the whole of the North of England.
• Key markets: USA; China; Australia and New Zealand; Germany; Netherlands.
• Activity: consumer campaigns; connectivity; travel trade; business visits and events – to be delivered by 31 March 2016.
• Delivery partners: VisitEngland coordinating; VisitBritain and destinations across the North collaborating to deliver.
Northern Tourism Growth Fund
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Our role
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• Provide content for the three themes:• Vibrant cities.• Coast and countryside.• History and heritage.
• Offer in-kind support for media visits.
• Donate competition prizes.
• Provide support for familiarisation visits.
How partners can get involved
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Rugby World Cup
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Festivals and eventsCarol Bell, Head of Culture & Major Events
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Jun 4 – 14 Jesterval
¡Vamos!
19 – 21 Virgin Money Cyclone
19 – 27 The Hoppings
Jul 10 – 11 English Schools Athletics Championships
17 – 19 North Pride
SummerTyne Americana Festival
30 Jul – 2 Aug Westfield Health British Transplant Games
Summer highlights
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Sep 6 – 13 Tour of Britain
12 – 13 Great North City Games
Morrisons Great North Run
Oct 3 – 10 Rugby World Cup matches
23 – 25 Craft Beer Calling
23 Oct – 2 Nov Juice Festival
Nov 6 – 8 BBC Radio 3 Free Thinking Festival
Autumn highlights
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• RWC trophy tour 30 July – 1 August.
• Fanzone running from 25 September.
• Falcons Legends event at Kingston Park, Friday 2 October.
Rugby World Cup
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• City-wide programme.
• Running from 2 – 11 October.
• EAT! food market running in the city centre.
• Showcasing some of the region’s best food producers.
• Live music and street theatre.
Rugby World Cup
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Nov 12 – 15 Lumiere in Durham
28 Nov – 31 Dec NewcastleGateshead Winter Festival
Dec 9 – 13 Enchanted Parks
31 New Year’s Eve Celebrations
Feb 7 or 14 Chinese New Year 2016
Winter highlights
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Closing remarksSarah Stewart, Chief Executive
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Thank you
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