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Tall Ships put Tyneside firmly in the spotlight.(News)

Byline: By Alastair Balls

Alastair Balls, chairman of the NewcastleGateshead Initiative, which was responsible for promoting the Tall Ships' Races event around the world, tells of the event's great success and beneficial impact on Tyneside.

Hotels and attractions around Newcastle Gateshead reported vast increases in visitor figures during the Tall Ships recent five-day stay in port, generating around pounds 50m for the local economy.

Between July 25 and July 28, 1.5 ...

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