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Ideas, guides, and insights for anyone planning an event or managing a venue.
Hybrid 101: An Introduction To Hybrid Events
Offering hybrid experiences will be commonplace in no time and we, as event professionals, need to adapt. This article will give you the basic knowledge to get started on your first hybrid brief.
Hire Space Joins Shadow Business Minister Roundtable on Events Sector
Hire Space joined a roundtable hosted by Lucy Powell MP, Shadow Business Minister, called to inform the opposition’s campaigning in support of the events industry.
Izzie Lachecki 12 October 2020
Case Study: COVID-Safe Wedding at RSA House
RSA House, a Hire Space Accredited Safer Venue, recently held its first physically distanced, COVID-safe wedding. Here, we’ll take a look at what measures were put in place to make sure the event was safe, as well as fun and memorable for the couple and their guests.
Imogen Beech 8 October 2020
How To Create An Awesome Virtual Away Day
Away days are a great way to bring the team together and have some fun too. Read our top tips for planning an engaging away day - online.
Izzie Lachecki 29 September 2020
Back to Business: Case Study of a Real Life Event
Episode 3 tackled the challenges, compromises, highs, lows and joys of actively planning a live event again. Speaking on the panel was Chetan Shah and Frances Green.
Izzie Lachecki 16 September 2020
NHS QR Codes: What Are They and Why do I Need Them?
Ahead of the launch of the new NHS COVID-19 app, find out how you can set your venue up for the check-in feature, how it works, and how to use it for your events.
Izzie Lachecki 15 September 2020
How To Make Your Safer Events More Appealing
In this era, it can be daunting to attend events which seem clinical and isolating from the outside. We sat down with Kim Myhre, Founder of Experience Designed, to learn how we can make our safer events more appealing.
Izzie Lachecki 9 September 2020
Back to Business: Re-Establishing The Value of Live Events
Episode 2 of our live stream series 'Back To Business' discussed the value of in-person events and asked what we need to do to turn heads again.
Izzie Lachecki 2 September 2020
So How Much Should I Budget For My Virtual Event?
It can be difficult to know how much a virtual event should cost. Here are some considerations to think about when planning your virtual event and the key elements you'll need to budget for.
Izzie Lachecki 24 August 2020
Case Study: Hire Space x RSA House Safer Away Day
On Thursday 13th August, the Hire Space team attended an away day held at RSA House, an accredited Hire Space Safer Venue. Here's how the day unfolded.
Izzie Lachecki 20 August 2020
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.
Izzie Lachecki 19 August 2020
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?
Imogen Beech 18 August 2020
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.
Izzie Lachecki 4 August 2020
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.
Edward Poland 29 July 2020
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.
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.
Imogen Beech 27 July 2020
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.
Izzie Lachecki 21 July 2020
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.
Izzie Lachecki 16 July 2020
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.
Imogen Beech 14 July 2020
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.
Imogen Beech 6 July 2020
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!
Izzie Lachecki 30 June 2020
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.
Edward Poland 25 June 2020
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.
Imogen Beech 25 June 2020
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.
Izzie Lachecki 24 June 2020 Other platforms search their database. We search everything.
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