The Crowne Plaza Newcastle is celebrating its 10th anniversary this week, marking a decade as one of the city’s leading hotels for meetings and events, over a million guests, and its place as a proud partner in Newcastle’s continued growth as a business events destination.
Since opening in 2015, the hotel has become a trusted ally for event planners, and over 1 million guests, as showcase of the very best of Newcastle and the wider Northeast region. Some of its highlights include the hosting of blue-chip brands such as BP, who were one of the hotel’s earliest partners, to Construction Excellence in the Northeast, who have continued to return over eight years.
At the same time, the hotel has been a go-to home for charity events, from the Tyne & Wear Fire & Rescue, International Sports Tournament, to the Children’s Heart Unit Fund Christmas Party, and Children Northeast charity ball, who have returned for six and five years respectively.
“This anniversary isn’t just about us as a hotel, it’s about Newcastle and the many people who have helped make this city such a draw for conferences and meetings,” said Paul Borg, General Manager, Crowne Plaza Newcastle. “We see ourselves as part of the city’s welcome and its community. We host large national and international events, but we also love to support local communities and charities. It means something to everyone here, and everyone connected to the hotel.”
Over the last decade, the Crowne Plaza Newcastle has become more than just a venue. It has acted as a gateway to the city, attracting thousands of delegates and supporting organisers to integrate local culture, knowledge and hospitality into their programmes. Within the hotel itself is a team that defines the region’s character: warm, approachable, and ambitious for both its clients and its city.
“The Crowne Plaza Newcastle continues to be an integral part of the city’s meetings and events offer,” said Laura Freer, Assistant Director of Visitor Economy at NewcastleGateshead Initiative. “For the past 10 years, it has welcomed delegates from across the UK and beyond with a winning mixture of warmth and professionalism. Our partnership with the hotel is a strong one, and one that recognises the importance of the business events sector as a key driver in the growth of our visitor economy. We look forward to collaborating for years to come as we continue to put Newcastle on the international map.”
Ten years on, the Crowne Plaza Newcastle remains the city’s go-to meetings hotel. But its outlook is firmly forward-facing, with a renewed commitment to event organisers, a passion for Newcastle, and an ambition to continue connecting people, place and purpose through meetings and events.
