Having spent my whole career in Edinburgh, I have witnessed the remarkable resilience and growth of its hospitality sector. Our city’s hotel industry has bounced back from the challenges posed by the pandemic and positioned itself as a leader in the UK. This success story is also a testament to the critical role that civil and structural engineering plays in this ongoing narrative.

In recent years, there has been a notable shift towards experiential gifting in the UK. Instead of traditional gifts, people are increasingly opting for gifts that create memorable moments or unique experiences, such as spa days or concert tickets. We see similar growth in this space for days out with family and friends, with rises in ‘competitive socialising’ venues like crazy golf and axe throwing.

In recent years, there has been a notable shift towards experiential gifting in the UK. Instead of traditional gifts, people are increasingly opting for gifts that create memorable moments or unique experiences, such as spa days or concert tickets. We see similar growth in this space for days out with family and friends, with rises in ‘competitive socialising’ venues like crazy golf and axe throwing.