Destination North East England has teamed up with Travel Connection Group, who organise Media Getaway, alongside principal sponsors Newcastle International Airport to deliver Media Getaway in June next year.
This 2-day event will bring more than 100 journalists and freelance travel writers and influencers to Newcastle and the wider region.
This travel industry networking event connects travel PR companies and destinations with key travel media to establish networks and promote their offer. The only event of its kind outside of London, Media Getaway was launched in 2022 in Manchester and has since been held in Leeds, Glasgow and this year in Chester.
Announcing Newcastle as the host city, Destination North East England attended this year’s event in Chester, that attracted major media titles including Lonely Planet, BBC, The Sun, Conde Nast Traveller and National Geographic Traveller.
As well as media this event also attracts international travel companies which in previous years has included destinations including Orlando; Antigua and Barbuda; Austria, Canada and Portgual and brands such as Savoy Signature and Nelson Hotel and Inns.
The event will start on Monday June 15, 2026, with the main event hosted at St. James Park. The Connection Zone, a marketplace-style event, will see exhibitors conduct 15-minute meetings with journalists. Media will also be taken on a series of tours of the region in partnership with local businesses to showcase the North East of England .
Committed to profiling the North East of England to the world we jumped at the opportunity to bring Media Getaway to Newcastle to showcase our incredible city and region to media from across the world. This is an amazing opportunity to secure coverage for the region and create lasting relationships with more than 100 key travel journalists and influencers. Working closely with Newcastle International Airport we will be working collaboratively to ensure we attract more international media to the event than ever before. This is our chance to tell our story and ensure media get the best North East experience.
We are proud to sponsor Media Getaway 2026 and are excited to welcome leading travel journalists and influencers from across the world to our region. This event is a fantastic opportunity to showcase everything that makes the North East truly special, from our rich history and thriving cultural scene to our stunning landscapes and vibrant communities. By shining a spotlight on our region, it will help to increase the number of inbound visitors and further establishes the North East as a must-visit destination.
Having the chance to bring Media Getaway to North East England was a great opportunity for travel PRs and media to see a part of the UK they may have not seen before but will want to return to. We launched Media Getaway as an event away from London as there are already lots of travel media events taking place there. It also gives us a chance to showcase some of the best UK destinations. Having already taken the event to Manchester, Leeds, Glasgow and Chester, we’re excited about hosting the event in Newcastle and showcasing the region, and we’re looking forward to working with all of the partners to put on another great event. I hope they all benefit from hosting the event next year.
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