{"id":5021,"date":"2021-09-24T14:11:19","date_gmt":"2021-09-24T14:11:19","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/boozyevents.com\/?p=5021"},"modified":"2021-10-05T12:47:46","modified_gmt":"2021-10-05T12:47:46","slug":"tips-for-planning-a-hybrid-christmas-party","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/boozyevents.com\/us\/tips-for-planning-a-hybrid-christmas-party\/","title":{"rendered":"5 Tips for Planning a Hybrid Christmas Party"},"content":{"rendered":"<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">What is a hybrid event?<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>A hybrid event, simply, is any type of event that combines both in-person and online elements. When planning a hybrid event, you have access to the best entertainment options from across the globe &#8211; as you\u2019re not constrained by location. Plus, hosting a hybrid event means your attendees can join from anywhere in the world &#8211; even if they can\u2019t be in the room physically.&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Why host a hybrid Christmas party?<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>Hybrid event elements have been growing in popularity over the years &#8211; heightened as a result of the pandemic. Hybrid events offer your employees much more flexibility. Other benefits of a hybrid event include:<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul><li>They\u2019re better for the environment, with less waste and travel emissions.&nbsp;<\/li><li>They allow you to involve more guests, with no venue capacities to contend with.<\/li><li>Hybrid events allow you to save money on elements such as employee travel, catering, and other costs that come with in-person events.&nbsp;<\/li><\/ul>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large\"><a href=\"https:\/\/boozyevents.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/09\/atanas-tsvetkov-YlNra3cjflM-unsplash-2-scaled.jpg\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"1024\" height=\"454\" src=\"https:\/\/boozyevents.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/09\/atanas-tsvetkov-YlNra3cjflM-unsplash-2-1024x454.jpg\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-5029\" title=\"\" srcset=\"https:\/\/boozyevents.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/09\/atanas-tsvetkov-YlNra3cjflM-unsplash-2-980x434.jpg 980w, https:\/\/boozyevents.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/09\/atanas-tsvetkov-YlNra3cjflM-unsplash-2-480x213.jpg 480w\" sizes=\"(min-width: 0px) and (max-width: 480px) 480px, (min-width: 481px) and (max-width: 980px) 980px, (min-width: 981px) 1024px, 100vw\" \/><\/a><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<h1 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><strong>5 Tips for Planning a Hybrid Christmas Party<\/strong><\/h1>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Find the right hybrid event venue<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>The venue is always important &#8211; but becomes <em>even more<\/em> crucial when hosting a hybrid event. To host a successful hybrid Christmas party, you need to consider your venue\u2019s internet stability, sound and audiovisual offering, and experience with hosting events post-pandemic.\u00a0<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Think digital-first<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>When planning the agenda, activities, and setup of your hybrid Christmas party &#8211; your digital attendees should remain front of mind. It\u2019s important to consider how your virtual employees can interact and remain engaged remotely.\u00a0<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Create a balanced agenda<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>The agenda for your hybrid Christmas party will look very different from a traditional celebration. You may even want to provide two different agendas &#8211; one for your in-person attendees and another for your virtual attendees. This means that virtual guests can participate in the most engaging aspects of the event, while in-person guests can enjoy more downtime to socialise with colleagues.\u00a0<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Encourage engagement between live attendees and remote attendees<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>Why not take shared experiences one step further? Providing your live attendees with a remote buddy can be a great way to ensure all employees get the opportunity to interact and feel part of the wider event! How they interact with their buddy is up to you &#8211; they could keep in touch via message throughout the event, or you could host a team challenge?<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Include shared experience<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>Although you may opt for different agendas for in-person and virtual, it\u2019s still important to create shared experiences which <em>all<\/em> of your attendees can enjoy. Our <a href=\"https:\/\/boozyevents.com\/us\/virtual-cocktail-making-classes\/christmas\/\">Christmas Cocktail Making Classes<\/a> are a great option, providing live entertainment and tangible elements. This ensures all of your guests feel included in the action. <\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Hosting guests from dozens of countries each week, and bilingual mixologists &#8211; we\u2019re well versed in creating an experience that can be enjoyed from any location. Plus, we deliver our cocktail kits worldwide and can tailor these to your needs &#8211; providing a great opportunity to send your employees an extra treat at Christmas time.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<hr class=\"wp-block-separator\"\/>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"has-medium-font-size\"><em>Hybrid Christmas parties aren\u2019t as difficult to plan as you may have first thought &#8211; and your employees will appreciate the flexibility and consideration. If you&#8217;d like to add some fun, interactive elements to your Christmas party, in a hybrid format, get in touch today by calling 01224 600068 or emailing enquiries@boozyevents.com<\/em><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"has-medium-font-size\">Or learn more about our <a href=\"https:\/\/boozyevents.com\/us\/virtual-cocktail-making-christmas-party\/\" data-type=\"page\" data-id=\"2128\">Virtual Christmas Parties<\/a> and <a href=\"https:\/\/boozyevents.com\/us\/virtual-cocktail-making-classes\/\" data-type=\"page\" data-id=\"3405\">Virtual Cocktail Making Classes<\/a> which are great for celebrating with the whole team!<\/p>","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>What is a hybrid event? A hybrid event, simply, is any type of event that combines both in-person and online elements. When planning a hybrid event, you have access to the best entertainment options from across the globe &#8211; as you\u2019re not constrained by location. 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