Las Vegas.

This world-class resort city has many exciting offerings: fabulous restaurants, wonderful shows, nonstop casino action.  What Las Vegas does not excel at, yet, is offering the well-heeled introvert an optimal vacation experience. 

Glitz, glamour, bells, and lights are all very carefully orchestrated to bring the action to you.  But, what if you want some of the “action” without the close proximity to other slot players or chatty bar mates?  What if you are traveling with an extrovert and want your vacation too?

Where is the Introvert’s Las Vegas?

Eventually, designers for leisure destinations, from Vegas to cruise ships, will learn that maximizing profits will only come when resorts are designed with the introvert majority in mind. Yes, population studies reveal that MORE THAN HALF of U.S. citizens are introverts--people energized by private or more solitary experiences. If resort planners want to attract this larger half, they must build havens of peace and quiet amid the fun and games.  

Imagine putting your feet up while playing a “laptop” slot machine on a quiet deck. What if you could slip away from the blaring music of the bar to a quite refuge—a room that felt like home, but didn’t involve leaving your extroverted friend without a ride?  These are just a taste of the changes that designers can make to enhance and attract the introvert.

Employers, too, can significantly improve workspaces by designing for introverts.  Placing introverts away from main walkways, placing monitors perpendicular to doorways, and permitting no-interruption hours for employees are simple ways to maximize work satisfaction and productivity.

Dr. Helgoe is available to consult with your design or management team.  Please contact her at lahelgoe@suddenlink.net