Sustained public and private investment in cultural and physical infrastructure has fostered the growth of tourism in Newcastle and led to the city being included in Lonely Planet’s list of the top 30 places to see in the world in 2007.
Newcastle ranked first in Forum for the Future’s Sustainable Cities Index 2009 and is taking the lead in seeking to grow the green energy sector. In the wider City Region the manufacturing sector continues to play a vital role, contributing around 20% of gross value added.
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