Destination Digest

Join England's first Destination Development Partnership as we unlock the untapped potential in North East England's visitor economy. With top tips, tricks and fascinating insight, we'll help you grow your business and make the region a great place to visit. On each episode, we'll hear from tourism, hospitality and visitor economy trailblazers, who are poised to provide you with a wealth of knowledge and expertise, from deep diving into the latest visitor data to understanding how to make your business greener, more sustainable, inclusive and accessible. Your host Jonny Chambers will grill these industry experts and help signpost North East visitor economy businesses to the right support, to help Destination North East England on its mission to double the value of the region's visitor economy by the end of the decade. About Destination North East England Destination North East England was established to unlock the untapped po

Destination Digest is a business podcast hosted by Destination North East England, with 11 episodes on record and a Required Pod Score of 80. PitchCentric scores this show on Booking Probability, Listen Score, and live audience signals refreshed every 24 hours.

Destination North East England hosts Destination Digest, a business show with 11 episodes published.

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  Episode #11

  The 2025 Visitor Economy Deep Dive

  Aug 1, 202545 minS1

  <p>We're heading back to where it all started, as we're joined by Ian Thomas, Chief Operating Officer of NewcastleGateshead Initiative for a data deep dive for 2025. In our first ever episode, Ian provided a fascinating insight into the latest STEAM data and now, with the latest data released, we're back to do it again. </p><br><p>This episode takes a look at the current performance of the visitor economy and uncovers the tidbits that businesses need to grow and develop throughout 2025. </p><p>For more hints, tips, advice and opportunities to grow your visitor economy business, visit https...

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  Episode #10

  Visit If You Dare - The Power of Screen Tourism & 28 Years Later

  Jul 11, 202531 minS1

  <p>As the North East gears up for its starring role in the hotly-anticipated summer blockbuster 28 Years Later, Destination Digest caught up with North East Screen's Gayle Woodruffe to talk all things film and TV, it's power to attract thrill-seeking tourists and how visitor economy businesses can capitalise on the region's Hollywood ambitions. </p><br><p>Discover what goes into attracting large scale film and TV shoots to the region, what casts and crews are looking for and how you can craft unforgettable experiences for 'set jetters' from all over the world who are eager to walk in the footsteps...

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  Episode #9

  The Ultimate Sustainable Events Guide

  Jul 9, 202553 minS1

  <p>Sustainability and regenerative tourism are at the heart of everything we do as England's first Destination Development Partnership Pilot. Now, we want to help events organisers make more sustainable and responsible choices when organising events in North East England, with the help of a brand new toolkit developed in collaboration with BeaconHouse Events. </p><br><p>Join BeaconHouse's Sarah Thackray and NewcastleGateshead Initiative's Caroline Reed and Shelley Johnson as we take a deep dive into the world of sustainable events and discover how the toolkit can help you plan greener, more responsible events that leave a positive impact on...

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  Episode #9

  The Ultimate Sustainable Events Guide

  Jun 27, 202554 minS1

  <p>We're leading the charge to make North East England a regenerative tourism powerhouse and we want to bring events organisers and attendees on that journey. </p><br><p>The team at Destination North East England have worked with Beacon House Events to produce a Sustainable Events Toolkit which will guide organisers and visitors towards greener, more sustainable and more socially impactful choices when organising events, conferences and meetings. </p><br><p>Join Shelley Johnson, Caroline Reed, Sarah Thackray and host Jonny Chambers to take a deep dive into the toolkit and explore the landscape for sustainable events that look...

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  Episode #8

  Getting Down To Business... Events

  May 14, 202533 minS1

  <p>The power of business events to grow the North East's visitor economy should not be underestimated. Caroline Reed, the region's business events guru and leader of NewcastleGateshead Convention Bureau sits down with Jonny Chambers to uncover why attracting business events, conventions and conferences to the region can play a huge role in expanding our reach, attracting more visitors and opening up the destination to visitors from around the world. </p><br><p>https://www.meetnewcastlegateshead.com/</p><br><p>https://www.meetnewcastlegateshead.com/plan-your-event/sustainable-events-toolkit/</p><p>For more hints, tips, advice and opportunities to grow your visitor economy...

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