Finding The Perfect Venue In A Post-Pandemic World
Here are a few important things to consider when looking for a venue to make sure it’s the perfect choice for your event.
Izzie Lachecki 24 January 2022 
EventLAB 2021: Event Safety 101 - Key Things Every Event Planner Should Know Beyond 2021
Now more than ever, eventprofs must know exactly which steps to take in order to keep their events safe. Josh King, Co-Founder of Dependable Forces, tells us how.
Izzie Lachecki 14 December 2021 
Pandemic Event Trends That Are Here To Stay
The Coronavirus pandemic wreaked havoc for the events industry but it hasn’t all been doom and gloom. Here are five things that we believe have changed our industry for the better.
Imogen Beech 8 September 2021 
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.
Imogen Beech 18 August 2021 
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.
Imogen Beech 16 August 2021 
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.
Izzie Lachecki 8 June 2021 
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.
Izzie Lachecki 13 May 2021 
5 Essential Ways Venues Can Be Prepared For A Post-Pandemic World
We've prepared a checklist of 5 essential things venues should do in order to set themselves up for success in the new events landscape.
Izzie Lachecki 17 March 2021 
The #Eventprofs Guide to COVID Testing
As an events industry, investing in testing can demonstrate that our events (once they’re allowed to resume) are really and truly safe. But what kind of tests should you invest in? Is there anything you should watch out for? We’ve laid it all out here.
Imogen Beech 21 January 2021 
The Best ‘All-in-One’ Virtual Event Platforms and What to Use Them For
Your virtual event is only as good as the platform you're using. But with tons of virtual event platforms out there, it can be hard to know where to start searching. To make things easier, we've listed 9 of the best.
Imogen Beech 1 January 2021 
11 Types of Virtual Event Formats To Consider for Your Event Strategy
In this saturated market, it's important to create a great virtual event that people will remember. To help you get started, here's 11 virtual event formats for you to consider for your event strategy.
Izzie Lachecki 1 January 2021 
Tips For Making A Virtual Conference Memorable On A Budget
In these unprecedented times, virtual events are a great option for communicating with your customers. Here are our top tips on organising a virtual event on a budget.
Izzie Lachecki 1 January 2021 
11 Virtual Team Building Ideas For A Quarantined World
Maintaining a strong company culture and team morale during these uncertain times doesn’t have to be a drag. Get creative, and inject some fun into the workday with these team building activities.
Kim Meier 2 December 2020 
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 
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 
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 
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 
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.
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