Winners of the North East Tourism Awards have spoken of their pride of getting golds in their respective categories.
The awards, presented by Ophelia B during English Tourism Week, were held at Newcastle Civic Centre on Thursday night, aiming to recognise the range of quality tourism businesses that visitors to the North East experience. Winners came from all parts of the industry, with everyone from hotels, to boat tours, to unsung heroes recognised.
Nine of the gold awards went to businesses in Northumberland, while an "extra special" outstanding contribution went to Hexham-born TV presenter Robson Green, for his work in championing the North East.
