Hospitality, tourism and food and drink firms are being encouraged to join an innovation programme aimed at boosting the sector.
The Hospitality, Innovation Tourism Supply (HITS) programme is being funded by the North of Tyne Combined Authority and led by NewcastleGateshead Initiative (NGI) in partnership with Food and Drink North East (FADNE) and NBSL, which support companies in the region to access grants and mentoring. Businesses are now being invited to become members of the programme to get access to workshops, networking events, and industry experts and insights as well as information on grants available.
The programme’s aims are to boost skills and increase collaboration between tourism companies while raising awareness of local products and independent businesses to a wider audience. The first members-only event will take place on Tuesday November 8 at The Core, Newcastle, and will focus on the challenges faced by the industries and how to use innovation to overcome them. It will also update businesses on match-funding available.
