# Event Details - **Event Name**: Northumberland Tourism Business Brunch (Hexham) - **Event Start and End Date**: Wed, 30 Sep, 2026 at 10:00 am – Wed, 30 Sep, 2026 at 01:00 pm (+01:00) - **Event Description**: Help your business thrive by tapping into Northumberland's visitor economy! Join tourism expert Simon Laing for insights and networking.About this EventTap into the opportunities of Northumberland's thriving visitor economy.Tap into the opportunities of Northumberland’s thriving visitor economy.Join Simon Laing, BIPC North East’s Tourism Expert in Residence, at the Beaumont Hotel in Hexham, for a business brunch exploring the latest opportunities, trends and insights shaping Northumberland’s tourism sector.Tourism is a maturing market in Northumberland. So, where do we go from here? What will make your business stand out? At this brunch, we will explore three key ways to elevate your tourism business:Regenerative Tourism:Discover how to improve your business’s sustainability, so you can attract more eco-conscious travellers whilst helping Northumberland’s environment to flourish.Travel Trade:Find out how to make connections with other businesses serving the visitor economy, such as travel agents and tour operators, drawing more customers to your business.Elevate Your Offer:With the North East Tourism Awards and similar shining a spotlight on some of Northumberland’s best businesses, learn how you too can set your business up for awards success.We will also hear from successful tourism-focussed Northumberland businesses who will share their stories and what worked for them.Whether you’re in hospitality, retail, visitor attractions, leisure, food and drink, professional services or supply chains, you’ll gain valuable insight into how your business can connect with and benefit from the visitor economy.The session is ideal for established businesses, entrepreneurs and organisations located, or planning to locate, in Northumberland.About Simon LaingSimon is a tourism consultant with hands-on experience of building and growing visitor economy businesses. He has scaled an adventure activities business from start-up to over 10,000 clients per year and has won multiple tourism awards.Today, Simon works with small and medium-sized tourism businesses to develop their offer, attract the right customers, and grow sustainably. His practical, experience-led approach helps businesses focus on what will actually drive bookings and revenue.He continues to run and deliver tourism experiences, giving him current, hands-on insight into what works in today’s market, including leading adventure and coastal experiences in the North East. He is also a member of the North East Regenerative Tourism Taskforce and is passionate about ensuring tourism benefits local communities and that local culture and identity are reflected in the region’s tourism offer.Originally trained as a marine biologist, he remains a strong advocate for sustainability and the natural environment.How can the BIPC help support your business?Tap into an array of free business information resources right at your fingertips including:- 50+ Experts in Residence- Free-to-access databases, to help your business get access to the latest trends, insights and funding opportunities- Advice on protecting your business identityFind out more: https://www.bipcnortheast.co.uk/This event is funded by North East Mayor Kim McGuinness and The North East Mayoral Strategic Authority, supported by Northumberland Council. - **Event URL**: https://allevents.in/hexham/northumberland-tourism-business-brunch-hexham/100001995450107989 - **Event Categories**: brunch, business, trips-adventures - **Interested Audience**: - total_interested_count: 0 - **Event Highlights**: - Duration: 3 hours - Location: Beaumont Hotel - Languages: English ## Ticket Details - **Ticket Price Range**: min: 0, max: 0, currency: GBP ## Event venue details - **city**: Hexham - **state**: EN - **country**: United Kingdom - **location**: Beaumont Hotel - **lat**: 54.9701128 - **long**: -2.1031361 - **full address**: Beaumont Hotel, Beaumont Street, Hexham, United Kingdom ## Event gallery - **Alt text**: Northumberland Tourism Business Brunch (Hexham) - **Image URL**: https://cdn-az.allevents.in/events7/banners/0fa70494cb5678585677a0f6bd5d9b5dcef414f9f48a5dfd87a13538af6a6d48-rimg-w1200-h600-dc181868-gmir.jpg?v=1785749110 ## FAQs - **Q**: When and where is Northumberland Tourism Business Brunch (Hexham) being held? - **A:** Northumberland Tourism Business Brunch (Hexham) takes place on Wed, 30 Sep, 2026 at 10:00 am to Wed, 30 Sep, 2026 at 01:00 pm at Beaumont Hotel, Beaumont Street, Hexham, United Kingdom. - **Q**: Who is organizing Northumberland Tourism Business Brunch (Hexham)? - **A:** Northumberland Tourism Business Brunch (Hexham) is organized by Business & IP Centre Newcastle. - **Q**: Who is this event for? Is it right for me? - **A:** Northumberland Tourism Business Brunch (Hexham) is ideal for professionals, entrepreneurs, startup founders, and networking enthusiasts eager to grow their connections. Whether you're a first-time attendee or a longtime enthusiast in Hexham, this event is thoughtfully curated to deliver a standout experience worth every moment. 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