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Gemma Baker

Gemma loves all things social media and keeps busy by creating lots of Hire Space content. When she’s not creating content, you'll find her shopping, exploring or at the gym!

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Event Tech

AI-Powered Event Measurement: Revolutionising How We Track Success

Tired of frustrating manual event measurement? Discover how AI is revolutionising the industry, offering real-time insights, automated feedback and predictive analytics. Learn how to drive data-driven decisions and improve event sustainability.

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4 min read

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Event Tech

The Future of Event Tech: Innovations Transforming the Industry in 2026

Technology is constantly evolving and pushing the boundaries of what can be done at events. Here, we break down some of the latest emerging technologies we think should be on your radar, and predict what the future holds for the events landscape.

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4 min read

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Sustainability

Sustainable Event Planning: Set & Measure Green Goals with isla

Learn how event professionals can set and measure sustainable objectives for greener events in 2025, using TRACE, AI tools and Net Zero strategies.

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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

CSRD and Events: What Event Profs Need to Know in 2025

Discover what the EU’s CSRD means for event professionals in 2025, with updates, challenges and steps to stay compliant and sustainable.

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4 min read

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Event Tech

AI and Sustainability: How New Technology Can Make Events a Greener Industry

Discover how AI is transforming sustainability in events in our latest blog with MeetEngland. Explore powerful tools like the GDS Index and isla’s Trace, leading the way to greener, more impactful events.

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9 min read

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How To Guide

Leadership and Management Strategies for Event Leaders

Dive into our latest blog on what it takes to be a successful leader in events from some of the best in the industry.

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8 min read

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How To Guide

Do More With Less: A Guide To Scaling Your Events Programmes

It's no secret that events teams are stretched far beyond their means. To help release the pressure valve, we discuss how to do more with less so that you can scale your events programmes long-term.

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8 min read

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Corporate Events

Key Challenges for Corporate Event Planners and How to Overcome Them

The events landscape has transformed significantly in recent years, bringing new challenges and opportunities for planners. This article explores the most pressing obstacles event professionals face—along with expert solutions from a panel of seasoned industry leaders.

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6 min read

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How To Guide

Measuring The Impact Of Your Event: A Guide For Organisers

Whatever the goal of your event, it's essential that you're guided by objectives and use these to measure and reflect on the success of the event. Here, we share our top tips for measuring the metrics that truly matter for in-person events!

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9 min read

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Parties

Perfect Pubs And Bars For Summer Parties

We're on the lookout for the best party venues out there for a good old knees-up. Here are a few of our favourites featuring pub food, good drinks, and great atmospheres to get you excited for a party or four!

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3 min read

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How To Guide

5 Easy DIY Decoration Ideas For Your Summer Party

Are you looking to make your summer event beautiful on a budget? These 5 ideas are simple but will guarantee to transform your event.

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3 min read

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Digital Marketing

Where Do Events Fit into Your Marketing Strategy in 2025?

Events should be a core part of your marketing strategy. Whether you're focusing on maximising ROI or driving long-term engagement, discover how to make your events more impactful and measurable for your brand.

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4 min read

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Digital Marketing

Experientialism to Transformationalism in Events: 2025 Trends & Predictions

Explore the future of events in 2025, from AI adoption to the surprising return of "dumb." Learn how technology and human connection are shaping transformational event experiences.

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5 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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Accessibility

Invisible Disabilities: Meeting Hidden Accessibility Needs in Events

Here’s how you can design events that are more inclusive, accessible and empowering for attendees with invisible disabilities in 2025 and beyond.

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Accessibility

In Talks With Isaac Harvey: How Can We Make Events More Inclusive?

We sat down with Isaac Harvey, disability advocate and President of Wheels and Wheelchairs, on how we can all make the events industry a more inclusive place.

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Accessibility

Top Tips for Planning Inclusive Events: An Accessibility Guide For Event Organisers

In events, inclusivity isn't just a buzzword - it's a necessity. We've worked with some of the leaders in the events industry on guidance for making events accessible: here's a comprehensive guide to help make sure every event you plan is inclusive!

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10 min read

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Accessibility

The Future of Accessibility & Inclusion In Events

Discover the future of accessibility and inclusion in events with expert tips, innovative technologies, and practical strategies to make your events inclusive and accessible for everyone.

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4 min read

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Conferences

Lights, Camera, Conference: Top Cinema Venues For Your Next Event

Cinema venues are fast becoming a go-to choice for conferences, presentations and corporate events, and it’s easy to see why. From iconic brands to hidden gems, here are our top picks to inspire your next event.

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Away Days

5 Top Tips For A Revitalising Team Kick Off

Looking to hold an energising team kick off? Look no further - here are our top tips!

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London Venues

9 Glorious Glass Venues in London

London is a city that knows how to make an impression, and when it comes to hosting events, why settle for anything less than spectacular? Enter London’s glorious glass venues!

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How To Guide

8 Ways To Use Bottles At Your Event

Whether you're planning a summer party, Christmas party, or even your big day, bottles can add a lovely touch to any theme. Here's how!

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Events

6 Corporate Event Trends and Predictions for 2025

Discover the key corporate event trends and predictions for the rest of 2025, including cutting-edge AI, personalised experiences and sustainable strategies transforming the events landscape.

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7 min read

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