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Bring In The New Buisnesses

New night life to bring in safety, joy, and revenue

How Much Time Should The City Give Him?

Philly's nightlife mayor faces with backlash and sympathy

How Can We Save The City?

Appleton has new plans to combat city violence

Forbes Award for Responsible Hospitality

Amilla Maldives brings sustainability and accessibility practices to her work

Korean Culture Escapes Societal Norms

Women in Korea begin to defy standards and pressure

Support Program for Hospitality Workers

Network of chefs and others help those with additions

Decline Of NightLife Taxis In Town Centre

Decline of nightlife economy due to taxi drivers safety

Heat Map Displays Women's Fear At Night

Is there a solution to men vs women awareness' at night?

Are We Less Sociable and Less Happy?

The "Great Retreat" affecting politics and birth rates

The Value of Dallas' Nighttime Economy

Surveys gather input from consumers and businesses

Research Report on Bystander Intervention

Study of Nightlife Patron’s Experiences of Sexual Violence

Tokoyo Snack Bar Tours Gain a Following

Hidden Gems of Local Social Gatherings Offer Snacks

Barcelona Joins Night Mayor Movement

The Position will Coordinate Nighttime Activities

Dry January Does Not Cost Less

The Cost of Specialty Non-alcoholic Beverages is Rising

Ghana Proposal for a 24 Hour Economy

A Ten-point Plan for a Vibrant 24-hour Marketplace

Montreal 24/24 Loses City Funding

A Non-profit Organization's Funding Ends in 2024

Manchester Nightlife Legend Releases Book

The Book Traces Nightlife from the 1990s to the Present

Socializing in Ireland in 2024

Sober Clubbing, Safe Spaces and Cost of Living

Dallas in SmartCitiesWorld City Profile

A Deep Dive into the Vibrant Dallas, TX

Campaign to End Violence in the South Side

A Community Collaboration in Pittsburgh

Binge Bar Brings NOLO to Washington DC

Low & No Alcohol (NOLO) Social Options

Top Ten Nightlife States Report Released

List Extends from Texas to Nebraska

More Security and Fines to Reduce Noise

Policy, training and technology to address sound issues

No More Bars on U Street

DC Promotes Moratorium onLiceneses to Quell Disturbances

Toronto Brings Innovation in Policy

New policies and forums expand options for live music

Drink Spike Tests Promise Greater Impact

Getting venues to provide tests is still a challenge

Montreal's First 24/7 Nightlife District

City plans new policy for late-night social venues

Mammalian Ancestors: Solitary or Sociable?

Research on evolution of sociability in early primates

Study: Innovation Hurt by Remote Work

Is innovation in companies lost to remote work?

Bristol Mental Health Services for Chefs

Bristol project helps hospitality workers

Nashville Crime Down One Year Later

Director of nightlife shares progress

The MARCH Task Force Becomes CURE

NYC seeks a better way

Sacramento Sociable City Plan Released

Aiming to be a festival city

A New Role for the Hotel Concierge

A new point of contact to find local late-night fun

Prague Bans Night Traffic in Old Town

A strategy to reduce resident noise complaint

El Paso DJ is Taking a Break from Nightlife

Safety a primary deterrent for a veteran woman DJ

Pittsburgh is Losing its Nightlife Edge

Parties replace venues as a generation redefines nightlife

Speakeasy Bars the New Rage in Nightlife

A guide to speakeasy across the United States

ID Scanners Becoming Normal in Nightlife

Thirty venues connected using age ID technology

Changing Offices to Residential

Cities looking for conversion see some roadblocks

Fort Worth Joins Smart City Alliance

Looking to AI and Machine Learning to Improve Permitting

Tampa Looks to Orlando for Solution

Late-night violence leads officials to seek 1 am closure

No More Jerseys in Playa de Palma

Resort bans football shirts to reduce drunkeness

Late-night Take-out Ends in Milan

Noise complaints leads to no more late-night takeout

Cleveland Wants More Live Music Venues

A study will evaluate the city's ecosystem for music

Want Yoga and Spin Class at Midnight?

Is there a market for more than just nighttime bars?

Philip Kolvin Shares Nighttime Manifesto

Leading night economy advocate provides blueprint

Fort Worth Six Point Plan After Shooting

Resources mobilized for nighttime safety and security

Denver's Nightlife Brings Latinx Style

A Lively Nightlife Revolution with Vibe Revival

Seattle's Nightlife Renaissance

Pioneer Square's Remarkable Comeback with Restaurants!

Hospitality in the Age of AI

A Game-Changer in the Hotel Guest's Experience

The Economic Impact of a Pandemic

Challenges and Opportunities in Urban Cities

Las Vegas Casinos Level Up to AI

AI Bartenders and High-Tech Security Change Nightlife

Tuesday is the New Friday

The New NYC Dining: Midweek Magic Trend

Pickleball: More Than Just a Game

Latest Source of Noise Complaints Coming from Players

Global Night Managers Showcased

Balancing Nighttime Safety with Vibrancy

UK Nightlife Missing out on 1/3 of Patrons

Saving Money Cited as #1 Reason

Pairing Food with Non-alcoholic Drinks

A New "sommelier" is Coming

Ireland’s 18th National Culture Night

A Celebration of Creative Culture

The Male Friendship Recession

A fifty percent drop in men with at least 6 close friends

Panama City Creates a "Social District"

Alcohol consumed in public with an authorized container

The Lesbian Bar is Facing Challenges

Meet the author who searched for the remaining lesbian bars

Nightlife App Promotes Venues

The largest UK nightlife app rewards patrons

Women's Nighttime Safety Improves

Dedicated officers reduce violence by almost 50%

UK Music Diversity Task Force

Local cultures produce revolutionary music genres

Reducing Gun Violence Requires Focus

A webinar on a laser-focused strategy on prevention

Are You Feeling Overwhelmed with Tipping?

POS tip screens put a strain between server and patron

The Return of the Third Place

Social gathering places enhance life in a neighborhood

Savannah Plan on Improving Life at Night

24 recommendations presented to city council

Innovation and Diversity Linked to Success

Diverse teams are 33% more likely to outperform competitors

Movie Theaters Key to Hospitality Success

Technology and the future of downtowns with movie theaters

Austin Security Accreditation Program

Security training and practices for Austin's Sixth Street

If You Build it Will They Come

Resistance from Sydney residents on nightlife goals

More Cities with Nighttime Governance

Detailed analysis of support systems for life at night

A New Book on Evidence Based Polcing

An important analysis of the future of policing tool

NYC City of Yes for Economic Opportunity

Zoning changes to support new and growing small businesses

Alliance Links Sustainability and Refugees

Sustainable Hospitality Alliance builds employment options

SF Plan to Revitalize Financial District

Will office workers come downtown as residents?

Alcohol-Free Nightlife

Sober Bars Elevate the Mocktail Experience for Sociability

Social Entrepreneurship and Sustainability

Overview of the role of societal emotional intelligence

Responsible Hospitality: A Game Changer

Sustainable practices transform the lodging industry

Canada's First Cannabis Training

Responsible cannabis service training coming to Canada

90% of Sydney Women Don't Feel Safe

Improved Transport Could Add Billions to Economy

Inside NYC Nightlife

In-depth analysis of NYC venues, technology and survival

Gen Z Prefers Old-fashioned IRL Dating

Moving away from dating apps to friends to find love

A Bad Sign for On-premise Social Venues

People are drinking more at home than in venues

Big Changes Planned in Des Moines

RHI's Assessment report presented to city and county officials

Peer Pressure Makes for Safer Nightlife

Sexual Harassment Training, Safe Spaces, and Good Music

NYC Nightlife Legend Interviewed at Summit

“Club King” Peter Gatien returns to NYC for a live interview

Foursquare Shares Nightlife Trends

Detailed report analyzes post-pandemic nightlife in US

A Night in the Life

How Night Mayor works to make Philly vibrant

Alternatives to Nightlife Restrictions

Orlando advocates push back against moratorium

NYC to Patrons: Switch off Face ID

NYC officials offer safety tips for gay bars

Orlando Bars Owners want Help for Police

5% surcharge proposed for downtown businesses

Pittsburgh Listens to Stakeholders

Testifiers discuss nighttime economy improvements

Three Step Guide for Life at Night

Insights for city managers on a plan for nightlife

A Cultural Shift in NJ Nightlife

News on perceptions that NJ nightlife is ending early

Des Moines Tackles Late-night Disorder

RHI working with city to improve safety on Court Avenue

Revitalization Needed to Reduce Crime

Once popular Vancouver nightspot challenged with crime

A Place for the Queer Asian Community

New Ho Queen, an Asian collective is building community

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