News Digest The News Digest is a roundup of the latest talking points in the events industry designed to keep you up to date and get you involved in the discussion. Leading the debate this episode, we have:  Edward Poland, Co-Founder of Hire Space Charlotte Gentry, Founder and CEO of Pure Events Richard Groves, Group Business Development Director at SMART Group   Why hotels developers are turning to event professionals to design their spaces   Dirty Crime: £1 million solid 18k gold toilet stolen from English palace     Let us know your thoughts and join the discussion on Twitter with the hashtag #EventLAB.     Live Availability Will Swannell Co-Founder and Cheif executive of Hire Space joins Joe to talk about Live Availability. A new system for booking events that make the entire process faster by implementing new technology.You can find out more about Live Availability by emailing venues@hirespace.com.   Venue Talk Joe joins Nathan from the Hire Space Venue Expert team as they chat about two new and exciting London London. The Hoxton, Southwark Blame Gloria      Register for EventLAB 2019 Tickets for EventLAB 2019 are now available and it’s free to attend for all event booking professionals. Tickets include: Full access to the full exhibition & conference stage - both days 1 x free CPD Accredited Workshop Interactive activities and networking Giveaways and prizes   Follow EventLAB You can follow us on Twitter and Instagram.  If you have a question or topic you'd like us to discuss, you're opening a new venue or you're an events professional interested in appearing on the show, you can get in touch with us via email: Eventlab@hirespace.com   Music: 'Party People' by Oliver Morris