A PARTY of 16 delegates from "green" tourism companies is to represent the North-East in Europe's top outdoor tourism show - Op Pad Beursfestival.

More than 27,000 consumers will visit the three-day show which opens in Amsterdam on Thursday.

Companies from a variety of tourism-related sectors from walking and cycling holidays to nature study tours will be present at the show. The 16-strong delegation will be part of an Export Explorer trip organised by the Trade Partners UK International Trade Team.

It also hopes to promote the region's thriving "green" tourism industry.