How To Guide
Event planning tips, budgeting advice, sustainability inspiration... whatever advice you're looking for, we can help. Here are our latest how to guides for events.
How To Guide
7 Ways to Stay Productive in 2025
In this fast-paced world, staying productive has become more challenging and yet more crucial than ever. Here are seven effective ways to stay productive this year, ensuring you not only meet your goals but exceed them.
5 min read
Measurement and Analysis
How to Effectively Collect and Use Feedback to Improve Your Event
Discover strategies for collecting and using event feedback to enhance attendee experience, meet goals and drive future success.
6 min read
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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!
9 min read
Summer Parties
9 Inspirational Ideas To Take Your Summer Party To The Next Level
Discover 9 creative ideas to elevate your summer party, from gourmet BBQs to magical drink stations. Find top venues and suppliers to make your event unforgettable!
5 min read
Diversity & Inclusion
Reclaiming Narratives: Honouring Black History Month 2024
Discover how to honour Black History Month with the theme of Reclaiming Narratives, with authentic storytelling, diverse representation and venues connected to Black culture.
8 min read
Accessibility
The Future of Accessibility & Inclusion In Events
Improving the accessibility of our events is crucial. Hear from the panel we hosted at International Confex on the future of accessibility in events.
5 min read
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Mental Health and Wellbeing for Event Planners
Event planning can be a stressful job. Here are some valuable insights and techniques for managing stress and improving wellness, tailored to event planners.
4 min read
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Embracing Wellbeing in the Workplace: Strategies for a Healthier 2024
As we navigate the year, enhancing workplace wellbeing is now more important than ever. Balancing the demands of professional life with personal care can be challenging, yet it's essential for both employees and employers.
4 min read
Sustainability
ESG Initiatives: Optics versus Impact
This article highlights that not all ESG initiatives are equally impactful. Often, visible actions like banning single-use plastics boost reputation, while more effective efforts, like reducing visitor travel emissions, are overlooked. It's time to prioritise what truly matters.
4 min read
Sustainability
Setting and Meeting Sustainable Event Objectives: A Guide for Event Professionals with isla
We sat down with isla to discuss how eventprofs can set, measure, and report on their sustainable objectives.
9 min read
Virtual Events
Launch Your Team Into 2025 With A Revitalising Virtual Away Day
Kick-start 2025 for your team by treating them to an exciting and engaging virtual team away day. The options are endless - we list a few of our favourites here.
3 min read
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Do More With Less: A Guide To Scaling Your Events Programmes
It's no secret that events teams are stretched far beyond their means. To help release the pressure valve, we discuss how to do more with less so that you can scale your events programmes long-term.
7 min read
Birthday Inspiration
How to Choose the Perfect Birthday Party Venue
Ready to find your party's perfect match? Here are some savvy tips on how to choose the perfect birthday party venue, plus a few top spots that are sure to impress!
6 min read
Product Launches
Mirror Mirror: Reflecting Your Brand in Your Event Venue
When it comes to planning an event, it's essential that your venue aligns with your brand. Here are our insights on how to pick out the perfect brand-driven venue to make sure your guests remember your event - and your brand - for all the right reasons.
4 min read
Christmas Parties
The Rise Of The January Christmas Party
The annual pressure to deliver a fantastic party at the busiest time of year is no more...try a January Christmas party instead!
4 min read
Away Days
5 Top Tips For A Revitalising Team Kick Off
Looking to hold an energising team kick off? Look no further - here are our top tips!
6 min read
Away Days
6 Ways To Level Up Your Team Away Day
Who said away days have to be boring? Here are our favourite ways to banish that boardroom boredom!
5 min read
How To Guide
8 Ways To Use Bottles At Your Event
Whether you're planning a summer party, Christmas party, or even your big day, bottles can add a lovely touch to any theme. Here's how!
4 min read
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.
9 min read
Summer Parties
How To Plan A Sizzling Summer Party
The hot weather's here, which means it's time to start planning this year's out-of-this-world summer party! Here's our guide.
5 min read
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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.
3 min read
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.
4 min read
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.
13 min read
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!
8 min read