Community Cuppa: Shaping Age-Friendly Hospitality Together
Tue 29 Oct 2024 1:30 PM - 3:30 PM
The Guildford Institute, GU1 4LH
Description
Join us at The Guildford Institute for a cuppa and conversation to explore how hospitality venues can become more age-friendly.
This special event, hosted by the University of Surrey’s world-leading School of Hospitality, is your chance to help shape the future of local dining and leisure spaces to ensure they accommodate people of every age.
Discuss with our researchers how cafes, restaurants, and other venues can refine their services and amenities to offer more accessible and enjoyable experiences for all. Your first-hand experiences and feedback are invaluable, especially if accessibility challenges affect you or your loved ones. Let’s brainstorm solutions together!
Whether you're looking to connect with community members, interested in hospitality as a career or volunteer opportunity, or just eager to champion inclusivity, your voice and insights are essential.
Highlights include:
• A film screening that showcases initiatives from our 'Hospitality Connect' project aimed at enhancing venue environments for older adults.
• Learn about strategies to improve staff interactions with older customers.
• Get hands-on with our WelcomeALL Toolkit, which you can take home to encourage local venues to embrace inclusivity.
We invite hospitality professionals to join the dialogue, share their expertise, and gather resources that drive positive change in their businesses.
Complimentary refreshments will be served, and parking expenses are covered by us. Don’t miss this opportunity to engage with your community and influence how hospitality spaces welcome everyone, regardless of age.
Tickets are limited to a small number to ensure everyone’s voice gets heard. Light refreshments will be available.
This event is funded by the Economic and Social Research Council as part of this year's ESRC Festival of Social Science. Please review the University of Surrey's Privacy Notice regarding events, here.
Location
The Guildford Institute, GU1 4LH