With the trend of administrations opening nightlife offices in over 80 cities across the world like Paris, London, Tokyo, Amsterdam, Berlin, Madrid, Sydney and many others, there is a growing need for governments to understand the role and function of , as well as the potential benefits they can bring and the importance of pro-active management of their nighttime economies with supportive and non-enforcement solutions that are mutually beneficial to supporting a thriving hospitality economy, safety and quality of life.
Successful Initiatives and Programs
Under Ariel's leadership New York City's Office of Nightlife has become a global leader, showcasing innovative and common sense solutions to systemic challenges that support the industry and community such as the MASH, Multi-agency support for Hospitality approach, MEND NYC, mediation based, non-enforcement solutions for quality of life complaints and community relations, Elevate: Nightlife Health and Wellbeing Initiative, Over dose prevention and bystander response training through the Narcan Behind Every Bar campaign, and a culminating curriculum through Nite School: education and training.
With Ariel's guidance, cities can establish robust and sustainable nighttime government structures and tailored programs that foster a thriving and inclusive nighttime economy and culture while prioritizing the well-being and interests of all involved parties.
Ariel stays connected with global nighttime managers, local stakeholders as well as City and State policy makers ensuring she remains informed and involved about the latest developments and best practices in government and hospitality.As a founding member of the Nighttime Economy Culture and Policy Alliance (NITECAP) and the Responsible Hospitality Institute (RHI) as well as consulting for the NYC Hospitality Alliance,