Join Destination North East England, Net Zero North East England and the North East Combined Authority for the launch of our Regenerative Visitor Economy Framework.

Hear more about how this framework will support your work, and most importantly what actionable steps you can take to help create a thriving visitor economy that is a force for good in our local communities.

Co-created with industry experts and regional stakeholders for Local Visitor Economy Partnerships and local authorities, this framework sets out a shared understanding and commitment to regenerative tourism. We can all play a part in collectively driving implementation, maximising its impact across our visitor economy.

By working together, we can increase our region’s visibility and reputation as a globally welcoming, inclusive and world-class regenerative visitor destination. We can create high quality experiences, support businesses to be more resilient, grow our visitor economy, attract sustainable investment, restore eco-systems, and create new jobs and exciting career development opportunities.

The framework seeks to harness the potential of tourism and events to drive economic growth, preserve the region's unique identity and enhance the wellbeing of our residents. Your commitment, collaboration and action will help make this a reality.

This event is open to all visitor economy businesses across our region who want to ensure they drive value for local people and our places.

Light refreshments from local suppliers will be provided.

Key speakers:

• Kim McGuinness, Mayor, North East Combined Authority
• Guy Bigwood, Chief Executive Officer and Chief Changemaker, GDS Movement
• John Marshall, Chair, Destination North East England