The Social Hub (B Corp™)

The countdown to the TSH Talent Foundation’s Better Society Academy is on! With less than a week to go, we’re thrilled to announce a very special guest speaker: Scottish First Minister, John Swinney. The First Minister will deliver a special keynote address in the morning of May 2nd to the 150 passionate changemakers attending our immersive, action-driven masterclass at #TheSocialHubGlasgow. His participation is a testament to this year’s Better Society Academy as one of the most important climate and social innovation events in Glasgow since #COP26.    First Minister, John Swiney said: “This event is an example of the positive impact B-Corp organisations in Scotland like The Social Hub can bring to cities like Glasgow. The Better Society Academy is committed to inclusive, action-driven learning, and reminds us of what’s possible when we bring like-minded people together to build a better future.”     About the #BetterSocietyAcademy: under the theme ‘Changemakers Leading the Way to Net Zero,’ the completely free masterclass will explore ways of using business as a force for good. Our goal: to empower those committed to sustainability & social impact and inspire others to join the movement. Want to learn more? Get in touch! #TheSocialHubGlasgow #NetZero #BSA #TSHTalentFoundation #Glasgow

Here at The Social Hub we like to say every day is #EarthDay! We are on a journey to remain as responsible and impactful as possible – both in terms of how we build our hotels and how we engage with communities. We believe in leading by example, collaborating, and driving industry change whenever we can, all while setting realistic, measurable sustainability goals. But, how are we doing this? To name a few... ▪️ Our newest hotels in San Sebastian, Glasgow, Florence Belfiore, Porto, and Rome are set to obtain BREEAM certification, underscoring our commitment to the highest standards of construction. In Florence and Rome, we've even built stunning public parks full of lush trees and vegetation to help bring new life to their neighbourhoods and enhance the local green offering. ▪️ Since January 2024, all our properties in the Netherlands are fully powered by renewable wind and solar energy. That means 38% of our entire portfolio now runs on green energy! And we’re just getting started, with even more hubs set to go green very soon… ▪️ This year, we planted another 10,000 trees through our long-term partnership with WeForest, bringing us to 50,000 trees across reforestation projects in Brazil that not only restore ecosystems but also support wildlife and local communities. We also go a step further by planting double the number of trees needed to compensate our corporate travel. And much, much more… all of which you’ll find in our upcoming impact report, launching very soon!! #TheSocialHub #Sustainability #SocialImpact #BCorp #EarthDay2025

And that’s a wrap!  As part of our commitment to celebrating local culture, we partnered with Amsterdam Spanish Film Festival once again this year. Last week, we had the opportunity to catch some incredible film premieres during the festival, which took over the Dutch capital to celebrate the beautiful art of cinema!   It’s our fourth year running as proud partners of this brilliant initiative, bringing the best of Spanish cinema to the Netherlands.    With vibrant hubs in Barcelona, Madrid, and San Sebastian, Spain holds a very special place in our hearts. We’re always ready to support its rich and dynamic culture - because creativity and art have the unique power to connect and inspire people.     Love this as much as we do? Come explore the cultural moments happening year-round across our hubs in Europe!    #TheSocialHub #FilmFestival #Spain #Amsterdam #AmsterdamSpanishFilmFestival

One year after opening its doors, #TheSocialHubGlasgow is celebrating a landmark 12 months as one of the city’s most dynamic venues – and a catalyst in the ongoing transformation of the city centre’s Merchant City!   Since its launch in April 2024, the hotel has already booked over 76,000 room nights, welcomed 65,000 guests to more than 2,300 events, including fixtures in the Glasgow International Comedy, Film Festivals and a whole lot more...   Planning a visit to Glasgow? Our passionate community of local ambassadors has put together a guide to this wonderful city’s best-kept-secrets. If you’ve ever wanted to climb a munro (Scottish for mountain), eat in a retro 1970s style diner, go vinyl hunting with local music enthusiasts, or chasing street art along the city's iconic mural trail, we’ve got you covered... So, ready to hop on one of our bikes and cycle through the city’s cultural gems? Don't wait and book your stay at The Social Hub Glasgow now: https://bit.ly/4czKyEI   #TheSocialHub #HybridHospitality #CityGuide #Glasgow #MerchantCity

Nothing makes us happier than creating community!    This past weekend at our hub in Porto, we hosted one of our favourite events: an open day for our new neighbours and friends to get to know one another over coffee, art, food, music, & much more... Such a gorgeous sight to see our spaces buzzing with energy and activity.    Special highlights included: behind-the-scenes guided tours of The Social Hub Porto, an inspiring session on the positive impact we strive to create in the city, & a DJ set in our stunning garden. Hundreds came and we absolutely loved meeting every one of you!   #TheSocialHubPorto has only been open for a month, but our new hub already feels like something special... Can’t wait to share many more great moments like these together.   Find out more about our Porto hub: https://bit.ly/43cptgM #Community #HybridHospitality #Porto

As we closed the month of March, we want to highlight #BreakingBreadAcrossBorders, an incredible initiative we’re proud to have partnered with. Alongside Movement On The Ground (MOTG), we hosted community Iftar dinners throughout this Ramadan, bringing together unaccompanied minors, members of the local community, and our networks for evenings of reflection, and shared traditions.   A small gesture to bring warmth, connection, and a taste of home to displaced communities, for whom breaking fast without the comfort of family, or a familiar space is especially difficult. With our deepest gratitude to Charlie MacGregor, Adil Izemrane, Patricia Vermeulen and their teams who always inspire us with their commitment to social justice. You are beacons of hope... Learn more on how you can support here: https://bit.ly/4clm8ia #Community #MOTG #TheSocialHub

March might just be our favourite month of the year!    It’s only been a few months since we became a Certified B Corporation, but we’ve hit the ground running, sparking new partnerships and an engaging calendar of activations across Europe to celebrate #BCorpMonth and the #GenB community. For us, being a part of this remarkable movement is more than a milestone – it’s a way of envisioning a better future with businesses leading for good.   In the lead up to B Corp month, we rolled up our sleeves and planned a number of dynamic, impact-driven initiatives: from eco-feminist art shows to neighbourhood clean-ups, panel discussions, and workshops on conscious consumption. Here are some highlights:   ▪️ In Florence, our Lavagnini Hub teamed up with the responsible fashion brand Menabòh to host a creative upcycling experience, promoting fabulous, sustainable clothing.    ▪️ Over in Glasgow, we joined forces with CONNECT THREE to host an engaging, interactive session aimed at empowering business leaders to build thriving workplaces.    ▪️ In Madrid, we just wrapped up an impactful Green Roundtable to rethink sustainability for a better future, giving us all much food for thought.   ▪️ And, over in Amsterdam, we teamed up with our friends at Tony's Chocolonely to kick off a strategic partnership with a chocolate-infused culinary experience that served as the sweet setting for impact-driven networking and conversations.   We’re more inspired than ever and convinced that sustainability and community are the essential ingredients for businesses that want to use their power as a force for good.   Check out more about our B Corp certification and what’s been happening this month here: https://bit.ly/3E3SZeB   #TheSocialHub #BCorp #BLab #Sustainability #SocialImpact B Lab Benelux B Lab Europe

Italy, we love you... Our very own Roman hub will open its doors this Monday 31st! Bang in the heart of #SanLorenzo, the city’s historic art district, the new complex pays homage to the iconic 1920s industrial landmark of the “ex-dogana” and is the biggest new build hospitality project in the city in over a decade! This former railway customs house has had many lives, most recently serving as a vibrant cultural space before falling into disuse in 2019. Our amazing teams have lovingly given new life to the site with three buildings connected by a sprawling 10,000sq metre public park:  •  A newly built, 396-room 4-star hotel, with all our trademark #TheSocialHub trimmings, including premium coworking and meeting & events spaces, dining venues, and more.  •  A revamped indoor-outdoor event venue that keeps the original charm of the customs house, set to become a vibrant cultural hotspot once again. •  Last but not least, a beautifully restored third building home to the Accademia Italiana, a well-known design & applied arts institute. This dynamic hub for innovation, hybrid hospitality, and community building is transforming how neighbourhoods connect, fostering interactions and creating lasting value for the local community. #TheSocialHubRome is ready to take the Eternal City by storm! Read all about it here: https://bit.ly/3DOzruJ #HybridHospitality #Rome #TravelNews #Community

We’ve struck a partnership with Tony's Chocolonely!   Beautiful (and sweet) things happen when two B Corps come together to leverage business as a force for good and drive social impact… To kick things off, we hosted an unforgettable ‘Food for Thought’ dinner at our Amsterdam City hub, bringing together changemakers, entrepreneurs, and thought leaders for some seriously good conversation. Over a special dining experience featuring Tony’s fairtrade chocolate-infused dishes, we explored how responsible business practices are an integral part of our hybrid hospitality model. A special highlight? Our own chocolate bar! Artist Julia Gore-Koenig designed a custom chocolate bar inspired by the evening’s theme: “Raising the Bar for a Better Society, One Bite at a Time.” This dinner was only the start of something truly meaningful… Over the next months, expect a lineup of events, workshops, and activations across The Netherlands, aimed at promoting more mindful and responsible choices at all levels. #BCorpMonth #BCorp #TheSocialHub #HybridHospitality #TonysChocolonely B Lab Europe B Lab Benelux

Time to emerge from winter mode! Who’s ready to soak up the sun in some of Europe’s most vibrant cities this Spring?   From Amsterdam, Barcelona, and Florence to Porto, at The Social Hub, we have the perfect spots to welcome you this season. Whether you're looking for a long weekend getaway, a staycation, meeting & events spaces, or a dynamic place to work from, we’ve got you covered.   Our Hubs feature lush rooftop gardens and courtyards, and vibrant event programmes designed to bring people from all walks of life together. Whether you're a traveller, student, businessperson, or a local, there’s always a space for you.   With many events happening across European hubs, from tulip season in Amsterdam to music festivals, this is the time for you to start planning: https://bit.ly/4hnhnpd   #HybridHospitality #Community #Travel #Spring