Crowne Plaza Newcastle is turning 10 – and what a decade it’s been. Since 2015, we’ve welcomed over a million guests, played host to everything from board meetings to glittering charity balls, and become part of Newcastle’s story as one of the UK’s most vibrant business events cities. Not bad for our first ten years, eh?
Since opening our doors in 2015, the hotel has become a trusted partner for event organisers from across the UK and beyond.
From blue-chip companies like BP, one of the hotel’s earliest clients, to long-standing partnerships with organisations such as Constructing Excellence in the North East, we’ve built lasting relationships with businesses and associations who return year after year.
But it’s not just about big business.
Some of our proudest moments have been welcoming local charities and community groups – like the Children’s Heart Unit Fund’s Christmas Party or the Children North East Charity Ball. Many of these events have returned year after year, proving that when you mix a great venue with Geordie hospitality, people come back for more.
For General Manager Paul Borg, this anniversary is about more than just the hotel: “This anniversary isn’t just about us as a hotel, it’s about Newcastle and the many people who have helped make this city such a draw for conferences and meetings. We see ourselves as part of the city’s welcome and its community.
“We host large national and international events, but we also love to support local communities and charities. It means something to everyone here, and everyone connected to the hotel.”
That’s the truth of it. We’re more than four walls and a good view of the Tyne (though we’ve got that too). We’ve been a gateway to the city – a place where delegates discover Newcastle’s warmth, culture and character, all under one roof.
We’re not the only ones who think so. Our friends at Newcastle Gateshead Initiative, who shout about the city far and wide, see us as a big part of the region’s success:
“The Crowne Plaza Newcastle continues to be an integral part of the city’s meetings and events offer,” said Laura Freer, Assistant Director of Visitor Economy at Newcastle Gateshead Initiative. “For the past 10 years, it has welcomed delegates from across the UK and beyond with a winning mixture of warmth and professionalism.
“Our partnership with the hotel is a strong one, and one that recognises the importance of the business events sector as a key driver in the growth of our visitor economy.”
So, what’s next? Ten years on, we’re still Newcastle’s go-to meetings hotel – but we’re not standing still. We’ve got a renewed focus on event organisers, a passion for our city, and an ambition to keep connecting people, place and purpose through meetings and events.
Here’s to the next ten years of warm welcomes, unforgettable events, and maybe even another million guests through our doors. The kettle’s always on.
