Hopes that the North East’s crucial tourism sector is recovering after a disastrous two years caused by the pandemic have been outlined by senior figures in the industry.
Hotel occupancy rates on Tyneside are rising and it is hoped that a number of major events happening in the region this year will add to the number of people choosing to visit.
Before the pandemic, the region’s tourism sector was worth around £5bn and supported more than 60,000 jobs, but a series of lockdowns and travel restrictions devastated the industry.
