Independent hospitality company, Green and Fortune, has launched ‘Outstanding, Never Standing Out’ – a new initiative that aims to champion inclusivity at its Kings Cross venue, Kings Place.
As part of the initiative, the company has implemented:
- Gender-neutral restrooms
- Accessible seating/infrastructures e.g. – ramps, elevators
- The use of gender pronouns
- Designated areas for attendees who may need a quiet space or to pray, meditate, or perform other cultural or religious practices
- Food and beverage service that caters to different dietary requirements and religions
John Nugent (pictured), chief executive, Green and Fortune, said: “At Green and Fortune we celebrate diversity and encourage delegates, speakers and sponsors to feel fully included in the conversation. At Kings Place, we’re putting in to practice our learnings and experience to create spaces that can be accessed by everyone.”
“We want to reframe the event industry’s traditional narrative around disabilities and remove any connotation that delegates are othered, outsiders or that they stand out. We are using our learning and experience to educate and advocate; we’re using our experience to gain learnings and to evolve and involve every voice in the conference conversation. Our focus is to provide outstanding experiences for everyone where every voice counts.
The initiative was launched at IMEX Frankfurt, which took place 23-25 May.
