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DEVELOPMENT PROJECTS

The unit is responsible for an extensive development work programme. The aim of this work is to understand the Region's visitor markets and tourism product and where interventions need to take place to support the growth of the visitor economy. This work includes the:

North East Coastal Framework

One NorthEast commissioned L&R Consulting Ltd, in association with Regeneris to work on a Coastal Framework for the region. The aim of this work was to develop a vision and high level action plan that guides tourism development along the region's coast.

North East Accommodation Action Plan

One NorthEast commissioned L&R Consulting Ltd, in association with Regeneris to produce an action plan to inform the development of the accommodation sector and support a proactive approach to hotel development.

This work has been further developed to provide more detailed information on areas of the region. Work is underway in Tees Valley and is planned for Sunderland and the coastal areas of Tyne and Wear.

Work has already been completed for NewcastleGateshead and a series of Hotel Investment factsheets can be found here

North East Business Tourism Action Plan

One NorthEast commissioned Tourism UK Ltd to produce a report to provide guidance and an evidence base to support activities that will grow and develop the business tourism sector.

North East Visitor Information Network

One NorthEast commissioned TEAM Tourism Consulting to undertake an assessment of visitor information provision in the region and develop an appropriate strategy and action plan for future provision.

Maximizing the Contribution of Heritage to the North East's Visitor Economy

One NorthEast commissioned Tribal Consulting to identify a vision based on a stronger market position for the Region's heritage and a product development plan to support and strengthen the growth in the visitor economy.

 

 

Name/Keyword
Category
Visitors to County Durham
38 Kb
Visitors to County Durham

Where do visitors come from?
How do they book their trips?
Who do they travel with?

North East Visitor Survey 2008
2.5 Mb
North East Visitor Survey 2008

2008 Regional Visitor Survey

Visitor Information Network Action Plan
264 Kb
Visitor Information Network Action Plan

One NorthEast commissioned TEAM Tourism Consulting to undertake an assessment of visitor information provision in the region and develop an appropriate strategy and action plan for future provision.

Transport Links
170 Kb
Transport Links

PDF designed for visitors showing transport links into the region, including transport by ferry, rail, air and road with contacts and mileages.

Serviced Occupancy Report 2008
344 Kb
Serviced Occupancy Report 2008

Serviced accommodation occupancy report 2008

Tees Valley STEAM 2009
114 Kb
Tees Valley STEAM 2009

Tees Valley Volume and Value - STEAM 2009

January - December 2009 attractions
910 Kb
January - December 2009 attractions

attractions monthly update

Tourism Intelligence March 2009
93 Kb
Tourism Intelligence March 2009

Snapshot summary of tourism regionally and nationally including a round up of 2008 performance

Investment Monitor Annual Report 2008
621 Kb
Investment Monitor Annual Report 2008

Snapshot summary of Investment in tourism in the North East in 2008

Attractions Annual Report 2010
120 Kb
Attractions Annual Report 2010

visits to visitor attractions 2010

Tourism Key Facts
1.5 Mb
Tourism Key Facts

Key Facts of Tourism 2006 giving an overview of regional tourism performance in the North East

Northumberland Visitor Survey
1.3 Mb
Northumberland Visitor Survey

Northumberland visitor survey looking at visitor profiles, visitor origins,

Heritage Tourism Report 2008 (2)
1.3 Mb
Heritage Tourism Report 2008 (2)

Heritage Tourism Report (2)

Serviced Occupancy 2010
144 Kb
Serviced Occupancy 2010

Serviced Accommodation Occupancy Annual Report 2010

How's Business Survey July - September 2009
284 Kb
How's Business Survey July - September 2009

How's Business survey quarter 3 2010

Serviced Occupancy Annual Report 2009
140 Kb
Serviced Occupancy Annual Report 2009

Serviced Annual Occupancy report 2009

County Durham Visitor Survey
1.2 Mb
County Durham Visitor Survey

County Durham visitor survey looking at visitor profiles, visitor origins, satisfaction and expenditure

North East Group Travel Report
3.5 Mb
North East Group Travel Report

An overview of the Group Travel Market, its sectors and its importance to the North East

Non Visitor Research
914 Kb
Non Visitor Research

This report gives an insight into those visitors who request the North East England Holiday Guide but do not go on to visit the region. The report highlights perceptions and barriers which the North East faces in attracting some markets.

Tees Valley STEAM report
117 Kb
Tees Valley STEAM report

Tees VALLEY steam Analysis 2006

Heritage Tourism
1.7 Mb
Heritage Tourism

Report looking at how we maximise the potential of the heritage market for tourism

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