THREE national lockdowns, home-schooling, time away from family and friends … after the year we’ve all had, many of us will be dreaming of a holiday. We might have to wait a little longer, though. Foreign holidays will be illegal from next week, under new coronavirus laws, which could […]
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Life after Brexit – can tourism survive?
Tourists visiting the UK from Europe is at its highest in five years, but how will Brexit impact the tourism industry in the North East? SR News has been investigating. Brexit has left us with many uncertainties around what will happen once we depart the EU on March 29, 2019; […]
Tall ships and Airshow boost Sunderland economy by £19.3 million
Two of Sunderland’s biggest events this year have generated millions of pounds for the economy in the region. According to Sunderland council, the tall ships and the air show brought in 1.2 million people. Visitors spent money on a variety of things, including accommodation, transport and entertainment: the majority of money […]
Trips a good’un: tourism numbers rise in Sunderland
Business is booming in Sunderland as new figures reveal tourism has risen in the city. Statistics from the Scarborough Economic Activity Model (STEAM), that looks at visitor numbers, visitor spend and the number of people employed by tourism in the city, have all increased. In 2016, 8.24 million people visited […]
Visit one of the North East’s tourist hotspots this Easter
The North-East of England is renown for its beauty and Northumberlandia just adds to the list of unique places. The project has been privately funded by the Banks Group and the Blagdon Estate and it is part of the restoration of the Shotton surface mine. Also known as The Lady […]
FIRST LOOK: Siglion plans aim to put Seaburn on the must-visit map
Residents and businesses in Sunderland’s Seaburn have been viewing plans to put the area back on the seaside tourist map, and create new jobs, leisure facilities and homes. The consultation event at the Seaburn Leisure Centre on March 11 and 12, which showcased the new proposals, was well-attended by more […]