The Royal Institute of British Architects (RIBA) at 66 Portland Place has revealed that it has experience an uplift in enquiries ahead of reopening for events from June 2021, with nine confirmed bookings secured in March for events taking place this year and next.
66 Portland Place has also revealed that enquiries tripled from January to March 2021, with February’s roadmap instilling confidence, resulting in a number of confirmed bookings.
With government restrictions on events set to end by July, 66 Portland Place will reopen with a new ‘Build Your Own’ summer party package.
Prior to the pandemic, the team at 66 Portland Place noticed a reluctance to opt for fully themed event packages in favour of a more pared-back style, with a focus on getting teams together to spend time in each other’s company. Post-pandemic, they expect something similar, with the focus on teams being able to meet face-to-face once again in a relaxed environment. As such, the premise behind the ‘Build Your Own’ summer party package is to offer multiple food and beverage options at different price points that can be selected as a standalone package, or in conjunction with another to suit budget and preference.
Clients can choose from three of the venue’s spaces for summer parties – the Florence Hall, which includes access to an outdoor terrace, the RIBA Gallery or Aston Webb Room, or these rooms can be combined.
CJ, head of venues at 66 Portland Place, said: “After the difficult decision to close the venue’s doors in March 2020, we’re counting down the days until events can resume and we’re delighted with the level of enquiries and confirmed bookings we’re receiving. The roadmap out of lockdown has instilled confidence in the return of face-to-face events and this is clearly demonstrated in the enquiries and bookings we’ve taken from conferences and awards, to small meetings, drinks receptions and filming.
“We are also receiving numerous enquiries for summer parties and celebrations, with our new ‘Build Your Own’ summer party package proving popular.”
