Event Contingency Planning in 2023
2023 brings fresh challenges for event planners. Here's our guidance on how to prepare for all eventualities.
Izzie Lachecki 12 July 2023 
What To Look Out For When Choosing A Hybrid Event Venue
Choosing the perfect venue for the in-person element of your hybrid event can be overwhelming. To get you started, we've compiled a list of 5 things to look out for.
Izzie Lachecki 4 February 2022 
So, can we hold events now?
The government has laid out its plans for reintroducing events in England to coincide with the relaxing of social distancing restrictions. We've laid out the timeline here.
Edward Poland 15 December 2021 
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 
18-Month Snapshot: What Hire Space Did Over the Pandemic and What’s Next
Now that the world is slowly returning to some semblance of normality, we thought we’d take the chance to share a bit about what’s been happening here at Hire Space. And maybe, to blow our own trumpet just a little bit (forgive us, we’re feeling sentimental!).
Imogen Beech 29 September 2021 
The Impact of “Freedom Day”: Discussion with Safer Events Consultation Group
The Safer Events Consultation Group comprises 35 senior event planners and Hire Space 360 clients at corporates across the UK. The group helped to shape the Safer Events - A Framework for Action white paper.
Catie Owen 26 July 2021 
Adapt With Arena: What Role Will Data Play In Helping Event Bookers Plan For The Future?
The third exciting installment of Adapt with Arena took place on 24th June. Watch the recording and read the takeaways from session 2.
Izzie Lachecki 1 July 2021 
Adapt With Arena: Market Snapshot - Booking Trends Driving The Events Sector In 2021
The third exciting instalment of Adapt with Arena took place on 24th June. Watch the recording and read the takeaways from session 1.
Izzie Lachecki 1 July 2021 
How To Get More Hire Space Bookings Post-Lockdown
As we move closer to restrictions being lifted, we're anticipating a huge increase in enquiries. Here's how to make sure your venue is first in line.
Jessamy Cowie 23 June 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 
Beat the Uncertainty with Covid Cover
Covid Cover helps you plan confidently and efficiently by allowing you to effortlessly switch between virtual, hybrid and in-person events as required.
Imogen Beech 2 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 
Safer Events - Getting Prepared For The Return To Live
The final session of EventLAB Online Part 2 explored event safety and what event professionals should be thinking about to prepare for the return of face-to-face events.
Imogen Beech 23 November 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 
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 
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 
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 
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 
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 
Hire Space Presents: Planning Safer Meetings & Events After COVID-19
As we emerge from lockdown we must have an understanding and framework on how to execute safer events. Christina Warren (58VE), Natalie Shattock (Morningstar) and Jake Bolton (Hire Space) discuss what this would look like and how we can prepare.
Izzie Lachecki 28 May 2020