Purple Tuesday in North East England

The North East has been chosen to deliver the first-ever Destination Development Partnership pilot in England, receiving £2.25 million from national government.Born out of the pilot, Destination North East England will operate across Durham, Gateshead, Newcastle, Northumberland, North Tyneside, South Tyneside and Sunderland. This is a regional collaboration and an incredible opportunity to grow the visitor economy in the North East of England, developing our regional eco-system and supporting industry.The region will work together through this partnership to improve skills, develop products, work with the travel trade to attract group bookings, drive innovation, support business events and improve the accessibility and sustainability of the sector.

Destination North East England

Join us for Destination North East England’s annual Purple Tuesday event, shining a light on accessibility and disability awareness.

Northern Stage

Purple Tuesday is a global, social movement for improving the customer experience for people with access needs and their families 365 days a year.There are 1.8 billion disabled people in the world, representing 17% of the population and our region is committed to ensuring that visitors with access needs receive the warmest possible welcome.Join us on 12th November 2024 for Destination North East England’s annual Purple Tuesday event, at the wonderful Northern Stage, Barras Bridge, Newcastle upon Tyne NE1 7RH.Starting with networking over breakfast and hot drinks at 8:30am, the event officially kicks off at 9am with panel discussions from regional and national industry leaders such as Visit England, AccessAble, and Access and Inclusion UK.Learn about how the regional Everybody Welcome programme can support your accessibility journey and hear from local businesses who will share best practice, success stories, and practical tips on creating outstanding, accessible, and inclusive visitor experiences.Don’t miss this opportunity to connect, learn, and discover how your business can benefit from the national and regional support available. Secure your spot today and be a part of making the North East a destination that truly welcomes everyone!

<h4>Speakers </h4><ul><li>Ross Calladine - Accessibility and Inclusion Lead, VisitEngland and UK Government</li><li>Carrie-Ann Lightly - Disability Influencer and Head of Marketing and Communications at AccessAble</li><li>Jane Cooper - Managing Director - Access and Inclusion UK</li><li>David Jones - Community Liaison Manager - International Centre for Life</li><li>Lauren St Hilaire - Senior Partnerships Manager, Alnwick Garden</li><li>Emily Frankish - Visitor Experience Manager, Beamish Museum</li></ul>

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