http://www.tourismnortheast.co.uk Tourism North East - News Articles en-gb Copyright Tourism North East Tourism North East News Tourism North East 60 Tue, 09 Mar 2010 09:46:52 GMT http://www.tourismnortheast.co.uk/site/business-toolkit/latest-news/2010/1/21/new-one-stop-travel-shop-for-people-with-access-needs-a1668 An alliance between DisabledGo and Tourism for All has helped OpenBritain become the foremost source of information for holidays aimed at people with access needs. OpenBritain was launched in July 2009 by three Ministers with the aim to be a one-stop-shop for people with accessibility needs.  The formation immediately received the support of all major disability groups and tourism organisations in both the public and private sectors. The alliance means that OpenBritain will now Raising%20Quality Thu, 21 Jan 2010 00:00:00 GMT News http://www.tourismnortheast.co.uk/site/business-toolkit/latest-news/2009/12/14/bring-on-the-breakfasts-a1595 VisitEngland's hotel and guest accommodation quality scheme members can now be commended for their exceptional breakfasts with a new Breakfast award. Sponsored by Kellogg's, the new award recognises hotels and B&Bs within the Quality scheme that offer their guests a quality breakfast, service and hospitality exceeding the normal expectations of their star rating.  The announcement of the first set of awards was early November 2009 with 169 hotels and 523 guest accommodation businesses Raising%20Quality Mon, 14 Dec 2009 00:00:00 GMT News