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Our Destination Strategy Project Manager, Steve Law, will present at CNP UK 2026 in Bradford on Thursday 24 September.

His session, Designing the Night: Learning from the Cities Behind the Night-Time Economy Movement, will set out why the night is part of every place brand, yet few cities manage it as one. Drawing on benchmarking across UK and European cities, Steve will cover the five ways night-time coordinator roles break, the three governance models available to cities and the exposures each carries, and why designing your night-time model must come before advertising the role.
Steve will then be joined for a fireside conversation, Edinburgh after dark, by Elin Williamson, Service Director for Culture, Wellbeing and Economy at City of Edinburgh Council, on the city's decision to create a permanent, Visitor Levy-funded Night-Time Economy Coordinator with women's safety at the core of the remit.

Steve will also be hosting a roundtable during the conference.

👉Find our white paper, The 24/7 Revolution: How Cities Are Transforming Their Night Economies here: https://www.toposophy.com/insights/the-247-revolution-how-cities-are-transforming-their-night-economies

Do you run a business in North Lanarkshire that depends on visitors?

We are developing the Council's Visitor Strategy for 2027–2037 and are holding two free workshops at the Alona Hotel, Strathclyde Country Park, on Wednesday 28 October.

☕ Accommodation providers, 10.00–12.00
☕ Attractions and hospitality, 13.30–15.30

Two hours each, refreshments on arrival, free parking and level access. Places are limited, register by 17.00 on Friday 23 October.

Decisions, including whether to consult on a visitor levy, sit with the Council. Booking links below. 👇

https://www.eventbrite.com/e/north-lanarkshire-visitor-economy-accommodation-providers-workshop-tickets-1998957708316

https://www.eventbrite.com/e/north-lanarkshire-visitor-economy-attractions-and-hospitality-workshop-tickets-1998958177720

Manolis Psarros, CEO & Chief Strategist at TOPOSOPHY, explores why destinations should move beyond selling sponsorship and start building assets they truly own.

From city cards and ticketed experiences to protected funding and membership models, ownership creates stronger partnerships, greater control and more resilient revenue.

💭 “The strongest destinations do not just attract investment. They create assets worth investing in.”

👉 Read more here: https://www.citynationplace.com/five-expert-approved-approaches-to-resilient-place-brand-funding

Our Director of Destination Strategy, Barry Rogers was delighted to attend the formal launch of the Timișoara Together Destination Strategy in Romania this week.

TOPOSOPHY has been proud to support the Visit Timișoara team in the comprehensive development of their new destination vision, Timișoara Together and look forward to seeing the destination grow into the future.

👉Take a look at the link here: https://visit-timisoara.com/timisoara-together-tourism-development-and-marketing-strategy/

Calling accommodation providers and tourism businesses in North Lanarkshire

TOPOSOPHY is carrying out research on behalf of North Lanarkshire Council to understand the current state of the area's paid accommodation sector and to gather views on the potential introduction of a visitor levy under the Visitor Levy (Scotland) Act 2024.

If you run a hotel, guest house, B&B, self-catering property, campsite, caravan park or a wider tourism business in North Lanarkshire, we want to hear from you. Your input will help build the evidence base that informs the Council's next steps.

Responses are treated in confidence and reported anonymously.

The survey takes around 10–15 minutes and is open until midnight on Wednesday 30 September 2026.

👉 Find the survey here: https://www.surveymonkey.com/r/7GLR7F6

📣 We’re Hiring at TOPOSOPHY!

We’re looking for a Creative Director to lead the creative direction of our experience platforms and brand.

A senior role for someone who builds strong identity systems, sets the creative standard and leads work across digital, print, environments and emerging creative tools.

👉 Apply now here: https://apply.workable.com/toposophy/j/05B2622F24

At TOPOSOPHY we are very happy to support the great work of Hometree.

Each time we finish an Irish project we commit to the planting of 10 native Irish trees. Since creating our partnership last year we have helped plant over 100 trees and support Hometree's work in biodiversity growth across Ireland.

📢 Calling accommodation providers and tourism businesses in South Lanarkshire

TOPOSOPHY is carrying out research on behalf of South Lanarkshire Council to understand the current state of the area's paid accommodation sector and gather views on the potential introduction of a visitor levy under the Visitor Levy (Scotland) Act 2024.

If you run a hotel, guest house, B&B, self-catering property, campsite, caravan park or a wider tourism business in South Lanarkshire, we want to hear from you. Your input will help build the evidence base that informs the Council's next steps.

The survey takes around 15–20 minutes and is open until midnight on Monday 17 August 2026
👉Find the survey in the link here: https://online1.snapsurveys.com/fdysv7

Munster Vales is shaping its next five years.

We are working with Munster Vales to build a new strategic tourism development plan across the Comeragh, Knockmealdown, Galtee, Ballyhoura and Nagles ranges. A destination built by its people. Tipperary, Waterford, Cork, Limerick.

If you run a tourism business, guide, host, or serve visitors here, your experience should shape what comes next. This plan is only as strong as the voices and perspectives behind it.

It takes a few minutes. It shapes years.

Have your say: https://forms.gle/S1G5aEhTfX2Pz88T7

Around the Table Cyprus returns in September 2026! 🍽️

Mastercard brings back its exclusive culinary event, Around the Table Cyprus, for a new edition celebrating gastronomy, creativity, and memorable dining experiences.

Following the success of its first edition, the initiative returns for a second year with a refreshed concept, an expanded range of cuisines, and an even greater diversity of gastronomic experiences.

Curated by TOPOSOPHY, Around the Table connects diners with selected restaurants, specially curated menus, local and international flavours, seasonal ingredients, and contemporary culinary trends.

Participating restaurants will craft exclusive fixed menus, offering cardholders the opportunity to discover unique dining experiences inspired by the richness and diversity of Cyprus’ culinary scene.

More details coming soon.