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Bring In The New Buisnesses
New night life to bring in safety, joy, and revenue
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How Much Time Should The City Give Him?
Philly's nightlife mayor faces with backlash and sympathy
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How Can We Save The City?
Appleton has new plans to combat city violence
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Forbes Award for Responsible Hospitality
Amilla Maldives brings sustainability and accessibility practices to her work
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Korean Culture Escapes Societal Norms
Women in Korea begin to defy standards and pressure
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Support Program for Hospitality Workers
Network of chefs and others help those with additions
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Decline Of NightLife Taxis In Town Centre
Decline of nightlife economy due to taxi drivers safety
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Heat Map Displays Women's Fear At Night
Is there a solution to men vs women awareness' at night?
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Are We Less Sociable and Less Happy?
The "Great Retreat" affecting politics and birth rates
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The Value of Dallas' Nighttime Economy
Surveys gather input from consumers and businesses
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Research Report on Bystander Intervention
Study of Nightlife Patron’s Experiences of Sexual Violence
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Tokoyo Snack Bar Tours Gain a Following
Hidden Gems of Local Social Gatherings Offer Snacks
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Barcelona Joins Night Mayor Movement
The Position will Coordinate Nighttime Activities
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Dry January Does Not Cost Less
The Cost of Specialty Non-alcoholic Beverages is Rising
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Ghana Proposal for a 24 Hour Economy
A Ten-point Plan for a Vibrant 24-hour Marketplace
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Montreal 24/24 Loses City Funding
A Non-profit Organization's Funding Ends in 2024
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Manchester Nightlife Legend Releases Book
The Book Traces Nightlife from the 1990s to the Present
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Socializing in Ireland in 2024
Sober Clubbing, Safe Spaces and Cost of Living
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Dallas in SmartCitiesWorld City Profile
A Deep Dive into the Vibrant Dallas, TX
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Campaign to End Violence in the South Side
A Community Collaboration in Pittsburgh
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Binge Bar Brings NOLO to Washington DC
Low & No Alcohol (NOLO) Social Options
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Top Ten Nightlife States Report Released
List Extends from Texas to Nebraska
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More Security and Fines to Reduce Noise
Policy, training and technology to address sound issues
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No More Bars on U Street
DC Promotes Moratorium onLiceneses to Quell Disturbances
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Toronto Brings Innovation in Policy
New policies and forums expand options for live music
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Drink Spike Tests Promise Greater Impact
Getting venues to provide tests is still a challenge
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Montreal's First 24/7 Nightlife District
City plans new policy for late-night social venues
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Mammalian Ancestors: Solitary or Sociable?
Research on evolution of sociability in early primates
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Study: Innovation Hurt by Remote Work
Is innovation in companies lost to remote work?
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Bristol Mental Health Services for Chefs
Bristol project helps hospitality workers
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Nashville Crime Down One Year Later
Director of nightlife shares progress
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The MARCH Task Force Becomes CURE
NYC seeks a better way
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Sacramento Sociable City Plan Released
Aiming to be a festival city
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A New Role for the Hotel Concierge
A new point of contact to find local late-night fun
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Prague Bans Night Traffic in Old Town
A strategy to reduce resident noise complaint
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El Paso DJ is Taking a Break from Nightlife
Safety a primary deterrent for a veteran woman DJ
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Pittsburgh is Losing its Nightlife Edge
Parties replace venues as a generation redefines nightlife
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Speakeasy Bars the New Rage in Nightlife
A guide to speakeasy across the United States
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ID Scanners Becoming Normal in Nightlife
Thirty venues connected using age ID technology
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Changing Offices to Residential
Cities looking for conversion see some roadblocks
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Fort Worth Joins Smart City Alliance
Looking to AI and Machine Learning to Improve Permitting
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Tampa Looks to Orlando for Solution
Late-night violence leads officials to seek 1 am closure
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No More Jerseys in Playa de Palma
Resort bans football shirts to reduce drunkeness
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Late-night Take-out Ends in Milan
Noise complaints leads to no more late-night takeout
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Cleveland Wants More Live Music Venues
A study will evaluate the city's ecosystem for music
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Want Yoga and Spin Class at Midnight?
Is there a market for more than just nighttime bars?
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Philip Kolvin Shares Nighttime Manifesto
Leading night economy advocate provides blueprint
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Fort Worth Six Point Plan After Shooting
Resources mobilized for nighttime safety and security
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Denver's Nightlife Brings Latinx Style
A Lively Nightlife Revolution with Vibe Revival
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Seattle's Nightlife Renaissance
Pioneer Square's Remarkable Comeback with Restaurants!
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Hospitality in the Age of AI
A Game-Changer in the Hotel Guest's Experience
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The Economic Impact of a Pandemic
Challenges and Opportunities in Urban Cities
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Las Vegas Casinos Level Up to AI
AI Bartenders and High-Tech Security Change Nightlife
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Tuesday is the New Friday
The New NYC Dining: Midweek Magic Trend
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Pickleball: More Than Just a Game
Latest Source of Noise Complaints Coming from Players
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Global Night Managers Showcased
Balancing Nighttime Safety with Vibrancy
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UK Nightlife Missing out on 1/3 of Patrons
Saving Money Cited as #1 Reason
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Pairing Food with Non-alcoholic Drinks
A New "sommelier" is Coming
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Ireland’s 18th National Culture Night
A Celebration of Creative Culture
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The Male Friendship Recession
A fifty percent drop in men with at least 6 close friends
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Panama City Creates a "Social District"
Alcohol consumed in public with an authorized container
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The Lesbian Bar is Facing Challenges
Meet the author who searched for the remaining lesbian bars
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Nightlife App Promotes Venues
The largest UK nightlife app rewards patrons
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Women's Nighttime Safety Improves
Dedicated officers reduce violence by almost 50%
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UK Music Diversity Task Force
Local cultures produce revolutionary music genres
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Reducing Gun Violence Requires Focus
A webinar on a laser-focused strategy on prevention
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Are You Feeling Overwhelmed with Tipping?
POS tip screens put a strain between server and patron
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The Return of the Third Place
Social gathering places enhance life in a neighborhood
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Savannah Plan on Improving Life at Night
24 recommendations presented to city council
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Innovation and Diversity Linked to Success
Diverse teams are 33% more likely to outperform competitors
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Movie Theaters Key to Hospitality Success
Technology and the future of downtowns with movie theaters
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Austin Security Accreditation Program
Security training and practices for Austin's Sixth Street
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If You Build it Will They Come
Resistance from Sydney residents on nightlife goals
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More Cities with Nighttime Governance
Detailed analysis of support systems for life at night
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A New Book on Evidence Based Polcing
An important analysis of the future of policing tool
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NYC City of Yes for Economic Opportunity
Zoning changes to support new and growing small businesses
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Alliance Links Sustainability and Refugees
Sustainable Hospitality Alliance builds employment options
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SF Plan to Revitalize Financial District
Will office workers come downtown as residents?
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Alcohol-Free Nightlife
Sober Bars Elevate the Mocktail Experience for Sociability
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Social Entrepreneurship and Sustainability
Overview of the role of societal emotional intelligence
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Responsible Hospitality: A Game Changer
Sustainable practices transform the lodging industry
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Canada's First Cannabis Training
Responsible cannabis service training coming to Canada
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90% of Sydney Women Don't Feel Safe
Improved Transport Could Add Billions to Economy
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Inside NYC Nightlife
In-depth analysis of NYC venues, technology and survival
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Gen Z Prefers Old-fashioned IRL Dating
Moving away from dating apps to friends to find love
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A Bad Sign for On-premise Social Venues
People are drinking more at home than in venues
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Big Changes Planned in Des Moines
RHI's Assessment report presented to city and county officials
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Peer Pressure Makes for Safer Nightlife
Sexual Harassment Training, Safe Spaces, and Good Music
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NYC Nightlife Legend Interviewed at Summit
“Club King” Peter Gatien returns to NYC for a live interview
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Foursquare Shares Nightlife Trends
Detailed report analyzes post-pandemic nightlife in US
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A Night in the Life
How Night Mayor works to make Philly vibrant
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Alternatives to Nightlife Restrictions
Orlando advocates push back against moratorium
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NYC to Patrons: Switch off Face ID
NYC officials offer safety tips for gay bars
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Orlando Bars Owners want Help for Police
5% surcharge proposed for downtown businesses
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Pittsburgh Listens to Stakeholders
Testifiers discuss nighttime economy improvements
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Three Step Guide for Life at Night
Insights for city managers on a plan for nightlife
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A Cultural Shift in NJ Nightlife
News on perceptions that NJ nightlife is ending early
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Des Moines Tackles Late-night Disorder
RHI working with city to improve safety on Court Avenue
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Revitalization Needed to Reduce Crime
Once popular Vancouver nightspot challenged with crime
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A Place for the Queer Asian Community
New Ho Queen, an Asian collective is building community
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