Improving opportunities for social connection in hospitality.
Dr Xuan Lorna Wang shares a blog about how her ESRC: Economic and Social Research Council Impact project at the University of Surrey is helping more hospitality venues become age-friendly spaces. https://lnkd.in/ev8Nq5Ze
Dr Xuan Lorna Wang shares a blog about how her ESRC: Economic and Social Research Council Impact project at the University of Surrey is helping more hospitality venues become age-friendly spaces. https://lnkd.in/ev8Nq5Ze
Are you interested to see how the priorities of the Wyndham 2040 Community Vision have progressed? See the latest Progress Report, which provides key insights into how we're tracking across each theme of the Vision. View the full Progress Report here: https://lnkd.in/gcCfmsHC
After a month connecting with people in the hospitality industry in the USA I noticed many had Hispanic names and I was curious to see how much of the industry is made up of Latinx/Hispanics. Found a really interesting research paper on Race and Ethnicity and it's representation in the literature of hospitality industry and it turns out Latinx/Hispanics compromise 25.5% of it. it's an interesting read is anyone is curious to know more about this https://lnkd.in/gpUedScU
The Further Forecast 2025 is here! The Design Hotels Further Forecast tracks and interprets societal shifts to shape how we travel today, tomorrow, and for years to come. Through academically driven research and wide-reaching surveys, Further Forecast 2025 explores Community Capital—our collective quest for deeper relationships—a new pillar of aspiration that is transforming why and how we travel. The complimentary 50-page report is filled with 3 data-backed micro-trends; 38 examples of how people are fostering a sense of belonging; and 6 observations and opportunities where brands can capitalize. Download it here: https://lnkd.in/eTtV26iH
Exploring Cultural Devolution: A Question for Cornwall The idea of cultural devolution is gaining traction, as highlighted in this thought-provoking initiative: https://lnkd.in/eQbD6t8Z. This concept is particularly intriguing for Cornwall, a region with a rich and distinct cultural identity that stands apart from the rest of England. However, under current devolution frameworks, Cornwall is often grouped as part of England rather than being recognized for its unique heritage and needs. This raises an important question: Could a tailored approach to cultural devolution provide Cornwall with the recognition and resources it needs to thrive as a distinct cultural entity? Would such an initiative empower Cornwall to further preserve and celebrate its language, traditions, and creative industries? Or does the current framework sufficiently support its cultural ambitions? I'd love to hear your thoughts—what do you think? Would cultural devolution benefit Cornwall?
A new report sets out a series of policy recommendations designed to help the UK's creative, cultural and heritage ecosystem to reap the benefits of devolution in the coming years, while also tackling "socio-economic and geographical injustice". It's based on research carried out by Culture Commons in partnership with 30 UK organisations, including the Creative Industries Council, over the past year. Key findings include: 📝 Appetite for more localised decision-making is a UK wide phenomenon – but it’s complicated and underexplored. 📝UK wide collaborations bring benefits – and there is significant potential for more 📝There is a fear of further policy fragmentation 📝 Regional imbalances in ecosystem investments are universally recognised – and ‘local decision-making’ is offering hope. 📝 The creative, cultural and heritage sectors are tightly woven. Culture Commons has developed this evidence into a series of policy recommendations, based on six key policy principles: ✅ Harness the lens of place ✅ Back local authorities to maintain their role as anchors ✅ Facilitate decision-making across wider spatial scales ✅ Move away from purely competition-based models of funding ✅ Enable multi-agency decision-making ✅ Engage the public in decision-making at all tiers of governance. The report also includes specific recommendations for action at an international, national, regional and local level.
WAIT, #WHAT? Join us for the final #AlterPlaces event in Paris in April 2025 (dates TBA), where we will celebrate our collective achievements in sustainable practices among alternative cultural centres (#ACPs). #HOW? Fill out #AlterPlaces survey! Yes, we made it shorter. And yes, initially we offered a book from our Rebuilding to Last (#RTL) project for the ones who would fill out the survey, but it is still "in the making" (*sad emoji*), so we’ve decided to raise the stakes and... now you have the chance to win a trip to #Paris! Any representative, team member or co-worker from any independent or alternative cultural centre (#ACP) in Europe and beyond is eligible incl. the ones who have already completed the survey (thank you!). But there is room for more! We will support 2 persons with participation, flights and accommodation in Paris. Fill out #AlterPlaces survey and stand a chance to win! Your insights on your centre's #SustainablePractices are very valuable for #AlterPlaces research. If you haven’t participated yet, now is the perfect time! Complete the survey (10min of your time) today for your chance to win! 🇫🇷 The survey runs till November 1st 2024. The winners will be announced in December 2024. The trip to #Paris will be happening in April 2025. Follow the link 🖇 in the comments to this post. #AlterPlaces #survey #TransEuropeHalles #SustainablePractices #AlternativeCulturalCentres
Last week the TEG team attended Experience on Main Street Conference to cheer on our very own Neil Connolly (pictured here mid panel...) Now in its second year, the conference connects experience makers, developers, landlords, architects, culture and tourism specialists, leisure operators, planners and placemakers. Here’s a few wise words we heard from the stage - 🫵 If landlords and developers are the ‘hardware’, experience makers are the ‘software’. Give creators the space, time and resources to make magic. 👀 More than ever, people are looking for unique things to do and those experiences drive footfall and increase dwell time (and local spending). 📣 Retail is evolving, not dying. It's crucial to develop flexible spaces that can adapt and transform over time. 🌎 Travel habits are shifting; local attendance and domestic tourism are becoming increasingly vital for urban prosperity. 🫶 Engage locally – get to know your neighbours. Build something culture led, don’t try to bake it in afterwards for commercial gain. 💸 LBE attractions require years, not months, to develop – they are not commercially viable in temporary spaces and need time to become destinations that foster community. 🤝 Landlords and experience makers need to go on a journey together, start with the customer in mind and co-create. 💥 What ever you do, make a decision. Not making a decision is a decision to do nothing. A huge big thank you to the Experience UK team for having us. See you next year!
Founder & CMO at LOCAL LIFE and award winning strategic creative agency REAL Property | Place
Last month, I had the privilege of joining Dawn Williams and Martijn van de Veen at the ICEF Global Monitor Summit, where we explored how universities and student accommodation providers can better curate student communities. The session covered key insights on building trust, fostering community, and addressing the unique challenges international students face when choosing, and moving into accommodation. The full recording is now available here: https://lnkd.in/eqYypEND. If you work in this space, it’s definitely worth a watch. Some key insights from our conversation: + Building trust through effective communication – For international students, trust begins long before they move in. We explored how clear, transparent messaging from the very first interaction helps reduce uncertainty and establishes confidence. + Creating a sense of belonging through marketing – Community building doesn’t start on move-in day. Listen how operators can cultivate and market a sense of belonging early in the journey, ensuring students feel connected before they even arrive. + Tailoring communication to diverse needs – International students have unique concerns, from safety to social integration. We discussed how targeted, thoughtful communication can address these challenges and help students feel part of their new community from the start. If you’re in the industry, I highly recommend giving it a watch. Let me know your thoughts! Thank you to ICEF and all the speakers for such insightful discussions. #StudentAccommodation #ICEF #Community #StudentExperience #StudentMarketing #ThisIsReal
On Tuesday, our Head of #Sustainability Pathway, Standards and Reporting, Claire Whitely, will be sharing insight on the challenges and opportunities facing the #hospitalityindustry, within the first International CHRIE #EtaSigmaDelta (#ESD) Distinguished #Speaker Series event of 2024. #Sustainablehospitality is not just a trend but a necessity in today's world. The #hospitalitysector is challenged by the increasing pressure to reduce its #environmentalfootprint while meeting the growing demand for #travel and #accommodation. However, within these #challenges lie immense #opportunities for #innovation and #differentiation. 📅 Tuesday 2nd April 🕗 08.00 ET 📍 Zoom #Educators and #students are invited to join the meeting, making it a group #classroom experience, an individual assignment, and/or a special event for their ESD Chapter. Find out more and join the meeting: https://lnkd.in/guMtSfrV #HospitalityHonors #HospitalityStudent #HospitalityWebinar #SustainableHotels #SustainableInnovation #SustainabilityChallenges #KnowledgeSharing #SustainabilityLeaders #NetPositiveHospitality #CollaborationforChange
Discover how Economy Hotel is sparking change and revitalizing communities through hospitality. Our latest blog dives into the transformative power of economic empowerment in underserved areas. From creating jobs to fostering local partnerships, we're more than a hotel; we're a catalyst for growth: https://lnkd.in/e5uWSEmP #SustainableGrowth #CommunityEmpowerment #EconomicRevitalization #HospitalityForChange #EconomyHotel
Professor of Psychology for Education, Manchester Institute of Education, University of Manchester
1wEconomics of Mutuality Alliance