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.

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How To Guide

7 Ways Event Professionals Can Stay Productive in 2026

Discover 7 proven strategies for event professionals to stay productive in 2026, from AI tools to work-life balance and mental wellbeing.

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3 min read

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Workshops

5 Inspiring Workshop Venues

Organising an impactful workshop? Here are 5 spots in London that are bound to bring out the best in you and your out-of-the-office audience.

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4 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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4 min read

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Office Parties

7 Super Snazzy Venues For The Ultimate Office Party

Planning an office party in London? Explore 7 super snazzy corporate party venues, from quirky bars to premium event spaces. See capacities and standout features, get insider tips, and book the perfect venue with Hire Space's experts.

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5 min read

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Gala Dinners

The Top Sustainable Gala Dinner Venues in London

Explore London's eco-friendly gala dinners at top sustainable venues. Perfect for corporate events, these locations offer green choices fora luxurious experience.

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6 min read

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Event Tech

Elevate Your Events: The 2026 Guide to Adopting Smart Technology

Discover how smart technology is transforming events in 2026, from smarter planning and personalised experiences to accessibility, engagement and sustainability.

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5 min read

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Gala Dinners

Stunning Historic Venues for a Timeless Gala Dinner

Discover London’s most stunning historic venues for a timeless gala dinner. From grand ballrooms to iconic landmarks, find elegant spaces, capacity and catering info for effortless corporate event planning and venue hire.

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4 min read

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Last Minute Venues

6 Last-Minute Office Party Venues in London

Need an office party venue at short notice? Discover 6 top last-minute corporate party venues in London with flexible spaces, quick availability and easy booking. Find the best venue hire for a stress-free team celebration today.

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4 min read

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Private Dining

Unique Private Dining Rooms in London

Discover these delicious private dining venues in London, handpicked for corporate events. Compare capacities, styles and budgets, and find the perfect space to book with Hire Space.

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5 min read

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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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Event Tech

6 Weeks to 6 Hours: How AI is Changing How Business Event Planners Book Venues

In collaboration with MeetEngland, explore how AI is impacting the events sector, from the very start, to now.

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9 min read

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Event Tech

AI and Creative Event Design: New Opportunities for Event Planners

In collaboration with Meet England, take a look at some of the key opportunities to maximise the opportunities presented by AI and smart technology.

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7 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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Conferences

The Top 5 London Conference Venues With Great Transport Links

Discover the top 5 London conference venues with great transport links. Compare standout spaces, capacities and key perks to make travel easy for delegates and planning simple for your next corporate event.

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4 min read

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Christmas

The Rise Of The January Christmas Party

Discover why a January office Christmas party is the smart choice in London. Explore benefits, budget savings, and top London venues, plus planning tips and ideas to secure better dates, value, and unforgettable corporate celebrations.

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5 min read

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Conferences

Discover London's Top Quirky Conference Venues

Explore London’s top quirky conference venues: unique spaces with standout design, great AV and flexible layouts. Compare options by capacity, location and budget, and enquire in minutes with Hire Space’s venue experts.

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5 min read

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Away Days

Make Your Next Away Day An Experience To Remember

Discover the best London away day venues for unforgettable team building. Explore unique spaces, outdoor options and insider tips to plan a corporate away day that boosts morale and ROI. Expertly curated ideas to inspire, compare and book your next team escape.

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5 min read

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Christmas

Host Your Christmas Party in Style: High-End Venue Ideas

Explore high-end London Christmas party venues for corporate events. Discover luxury spaces, capacity tips, and expert picks to impress your team. Enquire with our venue experts.

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5 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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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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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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Weddings

Five London Wedding Venues For Everyone

Discover five standout wedding venues in London for every style and budget. From chic city spaces to historic halls, explore curated picks with capacities, locations, and standout features. Find the perfect London wedding venue and start planning with expert tips.

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5 min read

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London Venues

8 of the Coolest Meeting Rooms in London

Looking for the coolest meeting rooms in London? From stylish interiors to unique settings, here are 8 venues that will definitely elevate your next meeting!

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5 min read