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Mental Health and Wellbeing for Event Planners

Event planning can be a stressful job. Here are some valuable insights and techniques for managing stress and improving wellness, tailored to event planners.

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4 min read

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Cool Venues

Hire Space's Top 5 Summer Party Picks

Get ready for sunshine, good vibes, and unforgettable moments as we unveil our top 5 summer party picks for the ultimate office getaway at the coolest venues in London. From relaxed socials to lively bashes, these spots promise to make this summer's celebrations the best yet!

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4 min read

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How To Guide

Embracing Wellbeing in the Workplace: Strategies for a Healthier 2024

As we navigate the year, enhancing workplace wellbeing is now more important than ever. Balancing the demands of professional life with personal care can be challenging, yet it's essential for both employees and employers.

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4 min read

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Away Days

The Year of The Employee: Creating Genuinely Engaging Experiences to Motivate Your Team

It's more important than ever that businesses invest in making their work culture genuinely engaging and supportive. Here, we've shared our insights on creating experiences to inspire, motivate, and lift up your team.

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9 min read

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Christmas

Left Your Christmas Party To The Last Minute? These 7 Amazing Venues Have You Covered

Looking for a last minute Christmas party venue? You're on time to find the perfect spot! Check out these amazing event spaces.

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5 min read

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Parties

The 5 Best Boats For Hire In London

Looking for something a bit different for your summer party? Check out our picks for the best boat venues in London. Perfect for corporate events, they're guaranteed to offer a unique experience with stunning views!

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4 min read

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Sustainability

ESG Initiatives: Optics versus Impact

This article highlights that not all ESG initiatives are equally impactful. Often, visible actions like banning single-use plastics boost reputation, while more effective efforts, like reducing visitor travel emissions, are overlooked. It's time to prioritise what truly matters.

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4 min read

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Sustainability

Case Study: How ‘You. Smart. Thing.’ Helped the CN Sustainability Summit Reduce Carbon Emissions from Visitor Travel

Learn how the CN Sustainability Summit 2023 cut carbon emissions from visitor travel using ‘You. Smart. Thing.’. Discover how this smart travel solution helped reduce the event’s footprint while engaging attendees in sustainable transport choices.

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3 min read

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Christmas Parties

Why You Should Choose an Activity Bar for Your Next Christmas Do

Discover why activity bars are the ultimate choice for your next Christmas party. From competitive games to festive food and drinks, these quirky venues guarantee a fun celebration.

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6 min read

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Sustainability

The Top Sustainable Christmas Party Venues

Discover the best sustainable Christmas party venues that combine festive charm with eco-friendly practices, from renewable energy to zero waste. Perfect for a green celebration!

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5 min read

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Sustainability

The Best Sustainability Tools for Event Professionals

To keep up with the sustainability curve, it’s essential that event organisers adopt the technology and resources to help them in the transition. We’ve put together a list of some of the best tools available to eventprofs to help them integrate sustainability in events.

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7 min read

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Sustainability

How CSRD Affects Event Professionals in 2024/25 and How to Prepare

The Corporate Sustainability Reporting Directive (CSRD) introduces new sustainability reporting standards. This blog explores what CSRD entails, the challenges it poses, and how event professionals can prepare and measure their compliance effectively.

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4 min read

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Sustainability

How to Find a Sustainable Venue for Your Event: A Guide for Event Organisers

With sustainability top of the agenda for many event organisers, choosing a sustainable venue for events is essential. Here, we're diving into how to find a sustainable venue, from the key features to look for, to the questions to ask, to make sure you're making your events as green as possible.

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7 min read

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Sustainability

Setting and Meeting Sustainable Event Objectives: A Guide for Event Professionals with isla

We sat down with isla to discuss how eventprofs can set, measure, and report on their sustainable objectives.

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9 min read

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Conferences

Why Cinema Venues Are a Blockbuster Hit for Conferences

When you think of a cinema, the first thing that comes to mind might be blockbuster movies, popcorn and a night out with friends. But did you know that cinema venues can also be the perfect setting for conferences?

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6 min read

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Conferences

The Top 5 London Conference Venues With Great Transport Links

Ready to get set up for success? Here are the top 5 London venues making business travel stress a thing of the past.

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4 min read

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Away Days

8 of The Best Away Day Venues to Bring Your Team Back Together

Discover 8 of the best away day venues perfect for bringing your team back together. From inspiring locations to exciting activities, these spaces are perfect for boosting team spirit and collaboration.

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5 min read

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Office Parties

7 Last-Minute Office Party Venues in London

The clock’s ticking, and you’ve left your office party planning to the last minute—but don’t sweat it! London is packed with incredible venues that are ready to host your event, even on short notice

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4 min read

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Christmas Parties

London's Most Unusual Christmas Venues

Tired of the same old Christmas party venues? This year, why not switch things up and throw your festive bash somewhere that’s truly out of the ordinary?

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4 min read

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Event Tech

Exploring AI's Impact on Events: A Comprehensive Guide for Event Organisers

AI is rolling into events in a big way. In this article, we’re digging into the developments in AI and its potential impacts on future events, and looking at ways that eventprofs can stay ahead of the curve.

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Hire Space 360

How Hire Space Tech Saves Time for Event Planners

Streamline your event planning with Hire Space 360 Tech. Discover powerful tools that simplify venue sourcing, contracts, and payments helping event planners save valuable time.

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4 min read

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Digital Marketing

Digital Tools to Measure the Impact of Your Event

Modern event organisers have access to a whole arsenal of digital event tools they can use to measure metrics and build a better understanding of how their event performed - and how to improve the next time round. Here are five of the best.

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Virtual Events

Launch Your Team Into 2025 With A Revitalising Virtual Away Day

Kick-start 2025 for your team by treating them to an exciting and engaging virtual team away day. The options are endless - we list a few of our favourites here.

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3 min read

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Christmas Parties

5 Last Minute Christmas Party Venues in London

Pressed for time? These 5 top last-minute Christmas party venues in London offer style, convenience, and festive cheer, ensuring a memorable celebration without the hassle!

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3 min read

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