This week, HeadBox CEO, Andrew Needham hosted a breakout session at the Institute of Travel Management’s virtual conference, Revive. The session, Meetings & Events on Mars, explores how meeting & events industry leaders are planning for the future of events in the ‘new normal’. In a 10 minutes presentation, he shared unmissable insights gathered from…
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If you’re looking to up your outdoor dining game or need an extra-special space to celebrate then look no further. From ice cream sandwiches in beautiful beach huts at The Berkeley to cake and Champagne on the terrace at Hotel Café Royal, and cocktails in the courtyard at The Savoy, here are our top picks…
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This time last year we were barely a few weeks into the UK’s first pandemic lock down and HeadBox bookings had dropped off a cliff, falling by 85%. Ever since my early morning call to my Chairman on March 2nd when I used a railroad analogy to explain that Covid was hurtling down the track…
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Weddings just don’t stand still – they’re ever-changing and wedding trends change fast. The last year has been enormously difficult for the wedding industry and brides and grooms across the globe who’ve had to reschedule their special day. But there’s hope on the horizon with restrictions lifting in a matter of weeks. So, whether you’re…
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It’s a mere 18 days until you can enjoy a beverage on a sunny terrace with five friends, 53 days until you can eat a meal inside a restaurant(!) with five friends and 88 days until restrictions are lifted completely (as long as Covid-19 targets are met, of course). That means your social life is…
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Celebrate this summer on some of the best rooftop bars in London. Let’s face it. After a year of restrictions we all deserve to celebrate this summer. So, we’ve uncovered some of the best rooftop bars London has to offer. Whether it’s for a private party, work drinks or a networking event, there’s a space…
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You may have heard the phrase in the events industry that ‘the future is hybrid’, but what does that mean? Well, when in-person events begin to return, it’s likely they will be smaller or hybrid. These hybrid events combine a live experience with a virtual element, creating wide-reaching, engaging and more sustainable events – exciting…
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In this month’s ‘A Day in the Life’, it’s the turn of Associate Director of Customer Success, Tori Bell. Tori lifts the lid on what it’s like to work with our hosts (spoiler: she loves it), talks about her love of a to-do list and how family, friends and colleagues have been more important than…
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Congratulations Brisbane, we did it! Our social scene is finally back up and running after a year that no one could have predicted. Brisbane is booming at the moment with new venues popping up everywhere and bookers making up for the lost events of 2020. It’s time to finally bring all your colleagues together, celebrate…
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The second half of the year presents an exciting range of events in the corporate calendar, including the End of Financial Year (EOFY) Party, the Melbourne Cup, and the Christmas Party. What better way to bring your colleagues together, celebrate successes, boost team morale, and enjoy socialising together again. We’ve put together some of our…
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If the bank holiday didn’t get you excited for the summer then these new openings definitely will! With social lives more closely resembling the heady days of 2019, we have a variety of new openings for every taste, from the refined Guardsman Hotel to Four Quarters which is essentially a teenager’s fantasy bedroom come to…
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Venue sourcing, love it or hate it, it’s an integral part of planning an event. Last year we spoke to many of our customers about how their teams had changed and how they saw the future as we move out of the pandemic. One thing that really resonated with us was that teams had unfortunately…
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We’re gearing up for a summer of sport with the Euros kicking off on 11th June. It’s the event football fans have been waiting for after it was delayed due to the pandemic, and a great excuse for a trip to the pub if football isn’t your thing. Finding the perfect spot to watch isn’t…
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Creative spaces in London are the ideal venues to help grow new ideas, to get you and your team together and thinking outside the box. They’re a place for inspiration. London is full of creatives; the city is swamped with unique activities, art installations and unusual creative hubs. From experiments in the Science Museum to…
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May 17th has been and gone, which means indoor hospitality is back, business events (with some restrictions) can now go ahead, and hugs are back on the cards 🙌 It’s the biggest step forward for the events industry so far, but what do the changes mean for business events? In this week’s Bulletin, we explore…
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In this month’s ‘A Day in the Life’ it’s the turn of Senior Business Development Manager, George Essex, who talks us through the daily life of the HeadBox sales team, dodgy lockdown haircuts, and his passion for cycling. Can you tell us a little bit about your role? As a Senior Business Development Manager on…
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Planning an event can be energy-sapping. Fleshing out the ‘who, what, where, when and why’ and sourcing the right venue is often a distraction from your busy day. HeadBox is here to change this. We’ve got your back, and today we’ve made it easier than ever to submit your next brief and match with awesome…
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