Hire Space Blog
Ideas, guidance and inspiration for your virtual & in-person events. Brought to you from the creators of Hire Space, the UK's leading event booking platform.
Back to Business Live Stream Series
Back to Business: The Challenges and Opportunities for the Re-Opening of Venues
Episode 1 of our new live stream series 'Back To Business' discussed the reopening of venues, and the challenges and opportunities this brings with it.
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Historic Venues
Make History With an Event at Stationers’ Hall and Garden
Just getting through 2020 is likely to land us in the history books. But if you really want to make history with a jaw-dropping post-pandemic event, what better setting than the historic Stationers' Hall and Garden?
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Coronavirus Updates
How To Make Your Delegates Feel Confident In Attending Post-Pandemic Events
It's important to communicate your expectations to delegates so that everyone is on the same page and any pre-event nerves are kept at bay.
7 min read
Safer Events
CPD Certified Safer Events Training - All You Need to Know
As part of the Safer Events - A Framework for Action accreditation, Hire Space and its independent health and safety partners have developed a training course designed to equip event professionals with the knowledge to hold events safely post-COVID.
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Coronavirus Updates
Upskilling in Your Downtime: Career Advice For Struggling Eventprofs
Charlotte Gentry, Founder and MD of Pure, gives us her advice to eventprofs on navigating this turbulent time.
4 min read
Conferences
Brighten Up Your Conference at Lumiere Underwood
After the events of the past 18 months, hosting a conference at Lumiere Underwood is a great excuse for your delegates to unwind and let their hair down.
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Safer Events
The Ultimate Guide To Buying PPE For Your Event Or Venue
Safety will be the utmost priority for organisers and venues alike, so it's important to be prepared! Here's our ultimate guide to all the PPE you'll need and where to get it.
7 min read
Hire Space Virtual Events
The Fortnight In Review Episode 6
Charlotte Gentry (Founder & CEO of Pure Events) & Richard Groves (Director of SMART Group) discuss how organisations are responding to the ambiguous government guidelines for events.
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Safer Events
Delivering Safer Events in 2020 and Beyond
On the 9th July, we took part in a lunch and learn hosted by Oddity, all about delivering safer events and what events will look like in the future. Watch the session or read our key takeaways.
4 min read
Coronavirus Updates
Bars & Restaurants: Government Guidance Explained
The news that bars and restaurants can open in England from 4th July has brought excitement and concern in equal measure. So, we've summarised the government's guidelines for how pubs, bars and restaurants can open safely, to make sure you're prepared for reopening.
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Events News
A Love Letter To The Events Industry
We wanted to share some of the responses we have had from #eventprofs on our #EmailYourMP campaign on why they love the events industry. It'll make you smile, we promise!
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Coronavirus Updates
Latest Government Guidelines, And How To Respond - Hire Space Statement
In response to this week's government announcements regarding the easing of restrictions for bars and restaurants, our Founders chime in on what this means for the events industry and how you can help support the events industry.
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Coronavirus Updates
How You Can Appeal To The Government To Support The Events Industry
The events industry needs your help. If you want to be a part of campaigning for the safety of our industry then here are some ways in which you can appeal to the government for their support.
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Hire Space Virtual Events
The Fortnight In Review Episode 5
For this episode, we were joined by Simon Hughes, Rob Haworth, Martin Fullard and Felicity Cator to discuss the recent announcements made by the government concerning the easing of lockdown.
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Hire Space Virtual Events
Hire Space Presents: New World, New Strategies. The Opportunity To Nail Your Sustainability Objectives?
Could this global crisis be the ideal opportunity to scale up our commitments to environmental sustainability? We delve into this topic in terms of events and venues.
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Hire Space Virtual Events
Hire Space Presents: Setting Measurable Sustainability Objectives For Event Projects
Sustainability expert Abena Poku-Awuah offers her practical tips and frameworks that will get you ready to initiate your own sustainability objectives for your next event.
6 min read
Hire Space Virtual Events
Hire Space Presents: Steps To Becoming An Accredited Green Mark Venue
Interested in taking your venue's sustainability efforts up a level? This session explores the steps to becoming a Green Mark Accredited Venue and the experience of a venue already accredited.
6 min read
Virtual Events
10 Simple Steps to Planning a Virtual Event
Virtual events are a growing trend in the events industry. But with the recent outbreak of COVID-19, it’s more important than ever for events organisers to learn how to put on virtual events in place of face-to-face ones.
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Virtual Events
New to Virtual? First Things to Consider When Planning a Virtual Event
Virtual and hybrid events are likely to play a major role in the ‘new normal’. But if you don’t have any experience in them, don’t worry. We’re here to share the top things to consider so you can plan a professional virtual event to be proud of.
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Hire Space Virtual Events
The Fortnight In Review Episode 4
Carina Bauer, CEO of IMEX, and Simon Hughes, Chair of BVEP, discuss the latest government negotiations over the last fortnight and preparing to return to work.
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Hire Space Virtual Events
Hire Space Presents: Virtual Events - Where Do We Go From Here?
The final session of 'Business And Events In A Post-Pandemic World - Part 2' considered the shape of the virtual events landscape moving forward.
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Hire Space Virtual Events
Hire Space Presents: Must-Have Tech Skills Of The Post-Pandemic Events Professional
In the 3rd session, Carla Hallmark Jones, Sanj Surati and Martin Fullard explore essential skills event professionals must possess in order to succeed in the post-pandemic events industry.
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Hire Space Virtual Events
Hire Space Presents: Hybrid Events In Action - A Window Into The Planning Process
This session with Alex Gilbert, Louise Broni-Mensah and William Swannell provided an in-depth insight into the planning process of hybrid events.
7 min read
Hire Space Virtual Events
Hire Space Presents: Is There Potential For Designing New Experiences With Hybrid Events?
In the first session of 'Business And Events In A Post-Pandemic World - Part 2', we delved into the challenges and opportunities of hybrid events.
8 min read