North East England Tourism Awards Sponsors 2026
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Our 2026 sponsors and supporters

The North East England Tourism Awards recognise and reward the very best of the tourism industry throughout the region. Becoming a sponsor is an opportunity for your business to be associated with one of the most prestigious awards in the North East.


We couldn’t do what we do without our sponsors and supporters. A huge thank you to our sponsors past and present who have supported our tourism industry and make an impact.

If you would like to discuss sponsor packages for future awards please email tourismawards@dnee.co.uk

Main Sponsor

LNER

LNER is the rail company that operates on the East Coast mainline. They took over after Virgin Trains East Coast in June 2018 and have ambitious plans to change the face of train travel. They want to create a service everybody loves, that their people are proud to work for and that helps the communities that they're part of to flourish.

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Corporate Sponsor

Newcastle College

Newcastle College is a further and higher education college, offering hundreds of vocational courses, degrees and apprenticeships to learners across the North East.

Students here learn the skills that employers really need and benefit from first-class facilities, tutors with real experience and opportunities to learn directly from industry experts. The award-winning student support team helps everyone get the best out of their time with us.

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With thanks to our other sponsors

Dinner Sponsor

Taste of Northumberland is a scheme designed to champion the county’s food, drink, and hospitality businesses that grow, make, or serve products within Northumberland.

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Drinks Sponsor

Muckle LLP is a commercial law firm based in Newcastle and Penrith who attract clients and mandates on a regional, national and international basis.

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Entertainment Sponsor

JC Events, from celebrity fundraising balls to national conferences where nothing but the best is required, from exhibition stands with the wow factor to a product launch which gets everyone talking – that’s just a fraction of what JC Events has to offer.

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Venue Sponsor

Tripadvisor connects people to experiences worth sharing, and aims to be the world’s most trusted source for travel and experiences.

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Media Sponsor

Luxe Magazine is the foremost luxury lifestyle publication in North East England published bi-monthly throughout the year. Featuring the region’s most influential people, interviewing those from all walks of life.

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We're pleased to be supporting an incredible local charity with this year's raffle

Feeding Families

Feeding Families is a charity based in North East England that offers support, hope and security to those experiencing food poverty.  Working closely with other organisations and agencies, they ensure that thousands of families in desperate need have access to our Emergency Food Boxes and support packages. Feeding Families, don’t think anyone should go hungry. They believe everyone has the right to be able to feed themselves and their children. Feeding Families offers more than just food, it shows compassion to those in crisis.

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