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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.

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Meetings

The Top 3 London Hotels With Great Meeting Rooms

We've put together a curated list of top London hotels with exceptional meeting rooms to streamline your search, so read on, book your ideal spot, and relax!

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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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Meetings

The Top Sustainable Meeting Venues in London

Although meetings are often small-scale, they can have a significant environmental footprint. To help you meet your green goals, we've put together a list of venues that are making the grade when it comes to sustainability.

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Events

6 Venues That’ll Make Your Boss Think You’re Cool

You need a venue to impress your boss... It's ok, take a deep breath, we've chosen some of the best for that exact situation, and you can thank us later.

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4 min read

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London Venues

Five Summer BBQ Party Venues

What better way to usher in the summer than a summer party in a great venue. With everything from rooftops to private gardens, discover London's best.

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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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Christmas

10 Cracking Christmas Party Venues

The annual Christmas do is always one to remember and reminisce over for months to come by the water cooler. To make sure the team have a cracking time here's some of our top Christmas party venues.

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5 min read

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Beer Gardens

6 Brilliant Beer Gardens For Summer 2024

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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4 min read

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Conferences

London's 13 Best Hybrid Ready Conference Venues

Looking for a venue to host a stand-out hybrid conference? Find the best hybrid ready venues here, with live-streaming capabilities and on-site technicians at hand to make sure your event goes without a hitch.

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6 min read

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Accessibility

Top 8 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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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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Diversity & Inclusion

Pride & Equality: Can the Events Industry Do More?

With increasing awareness and commitment to diversity, the question arises: Can the events industry do more to promote pride and equality? Let's find out.

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Diversity & Inclusion

What Does Pride Mean For The Events Industry In 2024?

We all want to help build an industry we can be proud of, which means working to make our events safer, more inclusive, and more welcoming for all. In this article, we explore what Pride means for the events industry in 2024, and where the future of our industry leads for LGBTQ+ equality.

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Diversity & Inclusion

How To Celebrate Pride With Your Team

Planning a Pride-themed event is a great way to show your support for equal rights, and celebrate the LGBTQ+ community. From educational events to office fundraisers and making your events more accessible to all, here are our top tips on celebrating Pride throughout the year!

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8 min read

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Venue Finding

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

It seems like there are new spaces popping up in London every month these days, and we're here to be the first to tell you which ones are worth the wait!

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6 min read

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Conferences

5 Historic Venues for Conferences with Charm

In an age where digital meetings and virtual conferences have become the norm, there's something uniquely appealing about gathering in a historic venue. Here are five historic venues that stand out not just for their facilities, but for their true historic beauty.

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Christmas Parties

5 Christmas Party Venues To Get Your Bells Jinglin' All The Way

It's never too early to book your Christmas celebration, especially if you need a large venue or have a specific date in mind. With around 200 days left until Santa starts his rounds, the race to plan the best possible festive bash is on!

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4 min read

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Hire Space 360

The Procurement Predicament: Overcoming Event Sourcing Challenges in 2024 and Beyond

Event procurement, exacerbated by issues such as longer response times and smaller teams, is becoming one of the key challenges for corporate event planners. Here's how you can overcome it with Hire Space.

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9 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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Digital Marketing

Where Do Events Fit into Your Marketing Strategy in 2024?

Events can be an invaluable part of an organisation's marketing mix when done right. To discuss this further, we sat down with Al Turner, CEO & MD of EightPR, to gain his expert insights.

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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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6 min read

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Events

7 Corporate Event Trends And Predictions For 2024

From technology to tighter budgets, it's fair to say a lot has changed this year. Here's where we see the events industry heading in 2024, and what you can do to gear up for it!

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10 min read

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Summer Parties

6 Sizzling Venues For Summer BBQ Parties

Summer's in the air, and we're on the lookout for the best venues to throw a BBQ-based summer party. From rooftop terraces to hill top parks, a celebration at one of these venues is sure to be a sizzling success.

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4 min read

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Conferences

Unconventional Conference Venues You’ll Love

Want to host a conference with a twist? These unconventional conference venues will have your guests in awe!

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