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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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Sustainability

How CSRD Affects Event Professionals in 2025 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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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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Event Catering

The Top Sustainable Caterers For Greener Events

Check out some of the caterers who are serving up a sustainable change in the industry, from cutting down on packaging, to finding creative ways to use commonly wasted parts of ingredients.

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Beer Gardens

6 Brilliant Beer Gardens For Summer 2025

From green sanctuaries in the bustling city to hidden rooftops, these brilliant beer gardens are must-visit spots for your summer escapades. Grab your colleagues, raise your glasses, and let's dive in. Cheers!

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Summer Parties

How To Plan A Sizzling Summer Party

The hot weather's approaching, which means it's time to start planning this year's out-of-this-world summer party! Here's our guide.

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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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Away Days

Creating Truly 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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Venues

The Top Questions To Ask On Your Venue Site Visit

There is so much to consider when hunting for the perfect venue for your event, so we've put together a checklist for the important things to consider when heading on a site visit.

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Corporate Events

Corporate Event Planning in 2025: Navigating Challenges and Seizing Opportunities

Discover the key challenges and opportunities shaping corporate event planning in 2025. Insights from International Confex 2025’s Let’s Do London panel with industry experts on budgets, AI, data and the evolving role of event professionals.

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International Women's Day

Inspiring Inclusion this International Women's Day

Honouring International Women's Day, we're highlighting the transformative impact of inclusivity across the globe and events industry.

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International Women's Day

How To Celebrate International Women's Day In 2025

Here are ten ways you can celebrate this year's International Women's Day.

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Birthday Inspiration

7 Fun and Spacious Bars Perfect for Activities

Whether you're trying to get to know your colleagues, entertain clients or just have a laugh with some pals, these venues are perfect for a spot of competition and a fun-filled night out!

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4 min read

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Product Launches

Top 3 Pop-Up Venues In London

Looking to rocket boost your brand into the public eye? A successful pop-up requires a savvy location to do the legwork in bringing in the footfall. If you're looking to burst onto the scene, check out three of our favourite venues below.

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3 min read

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How To Guide

7 Decadent Dessert Canapés

Indulge in elegance with our 7 Decadent Dessert Canapés, perfect for adding a touch of sophistication to any gathering.

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Weddings

5 Unforgettable London Wedding Venues

If you're looking to break away from the usual cookie-cutter white wedding, you're looking for an alternative to a church or you want something totally out of the box, then these venues are for you.

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How To Guide

Corporate Christmas Parties: Top 10 Tips for Perfection

Plan the perfect corporate Christmas party with our top 10 tips! From finding the ideal venue to festive themes and entertainment, we’ve got everything you need to make your event amazing.

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Office Parties

12 Tips For Throwing A Killer Office Party

Discover 12 tips for throwing an unforgettable office party! From themes to team-building activities, our guide will help you plan a fun, quirky event.

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Christmas Parties

The Top Suppliers For Your Festive Events

Explore the best suppliers for your festive events! From delicious catering to fun-filled entertainment, find everything you need to create a memorable Christmas celebration.

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9 min read

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Away Days

7 Top Tips To Level Up Your Away Days

Who said away days have to be boring? Here are our favourite ways to banish that boardroom boredom!

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London Venues

The Top 3 Rooftop Venues In London

Check out three of our favourite rooftop venues in London to escape the bustle and get as close to the sun as possible (when it shows its face!).

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3 min read

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Sustainable Venues

The Top Sustainable Wedding Venues in London

Discover the top sustainable wedding venues in London that combine eco-friendly practices with stunning style. Say "I do" to a greener, unforgettable celebration!

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Hire Space

Hire Space Wrapped: Our 2024 Year in Review

Celebrate a remarkable 2024 with Hire Space! From innovative tech to global growth, discover the milestones that made this year unforgettable. Join us for a festive year in review!

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Venue Finding

12 New London Venues That Should Be On Every Eventprof's Radar

Discover 12 of the hottest new London venues perfect for your next event. From trendy spaces to hidden gems, these must-see locations are perfect for event planners looking to impress.

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9 Beautiful Hanging Centrepieces For Your Event

Transform your event with 9 stunning hanging centrepieces. From floral chandeliers to twinkling tealights, discover unique ideas to elevate your décor.

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