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.
Conferences
How to Plan a Post-Pandemic Conference
After over a year of lockdowns, social distancing and limits on gatherings, conferences are back with a vengeance! Some of us can’t get back to in-person events soon enough. But for others, the thought of returning to ‘normal’ life is nothing short of terrifying.
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Weddings
How to Plan a Covid-Confident Wedding
Wedding venues have opened up their doors and weddings are coming back thick, fast and as big as ever. There’s only one problem. Just because social distancing and masks aren’t a legal requirement, that doesn’t mean everyone’s going to feel comfortable hugging and kissing just yet.
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Christmas Parties
Host The Christmas Party of The Century At Century Club
As summer draws to a close, Hire Space is starting to look ahead to the jolliest season - Christmas! And what better way is there to celebrate the holidays than by throwing a party!
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Venues
Top 6 Tips to Get You More Hire Space Bookings
The most common question we get from venues is “How can we get more bookings from Hire Space?” And the answer is always “Update your profile!” Here's how to make a profile that'll have the bookings flying in.
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Hybrid Events
Three High-Class, Hybrid-Ready Wedding Venues In London
Weddings may have the go-ahead but while not everyone can attend in-person, why not add a virtual element to make sure no one misses out on your big day? These three stunning venues are equipped with all the tech needed to make your wedding a wonderful experience for remote and in-person attendees.
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Conferences
Host Captivating Hybrid Conferences at 11 Cavendish Square
With versatile conference spaces, and exceptional live streaming capacities, 11 Cavendish Square is sure to captivate both virtual and in-person delegates at a hybrid conference.
4 min read
Safer Events
The Impact of “Freedom Day”: Discussion with Safer Events Consultation Group
The Safer Events Consultation Group comprises 35 senior event planners and Hire Space 360 clients at corporates across the UK. The group helped to shape the Safer Events - A Framework for Action white paper.
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Conferences
Host a Stunning Conference at Southwark Cathedral
An iconic landmark, Southwark Cathedral is a beautiful fixture of the London landscape.
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Adapt With Arena
Adapt With Arena: What Role Will Data Play In Helping Event Bookers Plan For The Future?
The third exciting installment of Adapt with Arena took place on 24th June. Watch the recording and read the takeaways from session 2.
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Adapt With Arena
Adapt With Arena: Market Snapshot - Booking Trends Driving The Events Sector In 2021
The third exciting instalment of Adapt with Arena took place on 24th June. Watch the recording and read the takeaways from session 1.
4 min read
Conferences
Picture This: A Spectacular Conference at The National Gallery
The National Gallery is a bucket-list attraction for any visitor to London. So, it isn't surprising that the gallery also features on the must-have lists of many event organisers.
6 min read
Venues
How To Get More Hire Space Bookings Post-Lockdown
As we move closer to restrictions being lifted, we're anticipating a huge increase in enquiries. Here's how to make sure your venue is first in line.
5 min read
Arena by Hire Space
Arena Case Study: Virtual Away Day
Read this case study to find out how we helped a leading pension provider achieve their virtual event objectives through Arena.
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Arena by Hire Space
Arena Case Study: Virtual Conference
Read this case study to find out how we helped a top management consultancy achieve their virtual event objectives through Arena.
4 min read
Conferences
5 Reasons Why We Love Conferences at East Wintergarden
If you're looking to smash through the glass ceiling of conference standards, look no further than East Wintergarden. Here are the reasons we love this venue.
4 min read
Conferences
Create Stand-Out Virtual and Hybrid Events With Arena
Our new platform, Arena, proves that planning and hosting a virtual or hybrid event doesn't need to be complicated or expensive. Read on to discover Arena's key features that will make your virtual event stand out from the crowd.
5 min read
Adapt With Arena
Adapt With Arena: Key Skills For Event Planners Looking To Succeed
Adapt with Arena Part 2 explored the key skills planners need going forward, as well as how we can prepare for the return to live. Watch the recording and read the takeaways.
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Hybrid Events
Explore Endless Event Options At The Business Design Centre
Finding the perfect venue can be a tricky task but the Business Design Centre has something for every event going. In this piece, we explore just some of the endless options!
4 min read
Unusual Venues
Rock the Boat with an Event at Cutty Sark
Whether you’re holding a wedding, drinks reception or summer party, join us in drooling over this stunning, yet unusual event space.
3 min read
Meetings
Magical Meetings at Vintners’ Hall
After months of social distancing, you need somewhere magical to kick off your business meetings. And if you’re looking to inject some sparkle, look no further than Vintners’ Hall. It has all the history, splendour and views you need to sweep your delegates off their feet.
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Hybrid Events
How to Keep All of Your Audiences Engaged at a Hybrid Event
Keeping your audience engaged at any kind of event is no mean feat. But what about when you have an in-person and a virtual audience to cater to?
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Hybrid Events
6 Top Tips for Facilitating Hybrid Event Audience Engagement
Throwing a hybrid event comes with its extra challenges, as it’ll mean keeping not one, but two audience types engaged – those accessing your event online and those attending your hybrid event venue in-person.
6 min read
Virtual Events
Excite Your Team With 5 of The Best Virtual Team Building Activities Around
Check out 5 of the best virtual team building activities on the market right now.
3 min read
Adapt With Arena
Adapt With Arena: Covid Certifications In Events
Adapt with Arena Part 1 discussed the Covid Status Certification and why it may be crucial for the events industry going forward. Watch the recording and read the key takeaways.
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