19 Cities Selected To Participate In Third Round Of The Leadership Exchange Programme
Nineteen global cities have been selected for the World Cities Culture Forum’s third Leadership Exchange Programme, enabling city leaders to share and scale cultural strategies that drive thriving, inclusive,.
Nanjing’s immersive experiences usher in a new era for cultural heritage
How the city of Nanjing is accelerating using new digital technologies to enhance and market cultural heritage, helping to increase revenue and facilitate the integration of culture and tourism.
From dusk till dawn: expanding London’s Night Time Enterprise Zone model
Night Time Enterprise Zones are designed to support and grow the night time economy on local high streets or in town centres. In 2019, London Night Time Commission called for a Night Time Enterprise Zone fund for LOCAL.
The resurgence of London: ‘Let’s do London’ and its remarkable impact
The Mayor of London launched the ‘Let’s Do London’ campaign targeting Londoners, domestic day trippers and overnight stays. The aim was to inspire confidence, increase consumer spend Iand bring people back to experience.
Sydney’s bold al fresco programme pays off: culture thrives in the open air
The state government held a Summer Summit with the City of Sydney and other stakeholders to discuss ideas to re-ignite Sydney’s economy and encourage more people to visit, eat,.
Taipei’s art festivals reimagined: online overtures during the pandemic
With the arrival of pandemic lockdowns, festivals could not take place in-person, and were redeveloped in online formats.
A new tune: policymakers collaborate with the live music scene to future-proof the sector
With music venues closing, the live music community in Edinburgh needed support to enable a thriving live music scene and encourage a more supportive environment for live events.
Why Amsterdam’s night-time economy needs protecting and promoting
Amsterdam has always been renowned for its nightlife, from its underground scene to world famous nightclubs, parties and festivals. The night scene has also been a place where collaboration.
Introduction and Key Findings
Culture is emerging as the defining force of resilient cities, driving identity, wellbeing, and economic vitality in the face of global instability, from climate change to technological disruption. Data.
Night-time Economy
From Melbourne to Montréal, cities are recognising that what happens after dark is an integral part of their identity, culture and economy.