# Extraordinary Rentable Venues Peerspace Announces Its 2026 Open Door Awards By Kalin Ned | Published 2026-05-05 | Marketing Source: Trend Hunter, https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/open-door-awards References: [madein.peerspace](https://madein.peerspace.com/awards)  Peerspace — a leading [online marketplace for hourly venue rentals](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/daytime-hotel) — has announced its fourth annual Open Door Awards. As part of this activation, the company recognizes over 800 exceptional spaces across 23 cities in five countries. For the 2026 edition, Peerspace also introduces new categories, including Best All Inclusive Venues where guests can book location, food, and beverages together in one reservation, as well as Best Reunion Spaces designed for bringing people back together. The Open Door Awards program essentially serves as a curated guide to the most extraordinary locations on the platform for events such as [birthday parties, weddings, photo shoots](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/frames-booth), podcast recordings, team off-sites, and [dinner parties](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/private-dining-event). Winners are selected based on real booking data, listing views, host responsiveness, and guest reviews. By showcasing top-rated spaces by specific use cases, Peerspace helps consumers save time, reduce stress, and feel more confident that their chosen venue will deliver a memorable experience. Image Credit: Peerspace ## Trend Insights (Trend Hunter) - Score: 5.6/10 - Popularity: 50% | Activity: 46% | Freshness: 71% - Audience gender: 50% men, 50% women - Primary generations: Millennial, Gen X - Top markets: North America, Europe ## Categories [Trend Hunter](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends) > [Marketing](https://www.trendhunter.com/marketing) > [Branding](https://www.trendhunter.com/branding) ## Key Themes ### Key Themes Behind This Trend - **Curated Venue Marketplaces:** Curated lists based on booking data and reviews concentrate demand on higher-rated spaces, enabling platforms to monetize trust and streamline discovery. - **All-inclusive Venue Bundles:** Bundling location, food, and beverages into a single reservation raises average transaction value and simplifies logistics for both hosts and guests. - **Use-case Specific Listings:** Listings optimized for specific activities like podcast recordings or reunions drive specialized search behavior and encourage tailored venue features and pricing. ### Where This Applies - **Event-planning:** Professional planners can leverage curated, data-backed venue options to reduce scouting time and rely more on verified experiential outcomes. - **Hospitality:** Hospitality providers offering turnkey event services stand to benefit from higher-margin, bundled bookings and deeper guest engagement metrics. - **Real-estate Technology:** Marketplace platforms and listing software that integrate booking analytics and review signals can differentiate by enabling dynamic discovery and pricing. ## Related on Trend Hunter - [Bookable Kitchen Pop-Ups](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/kitchenaid-room-to-host.md) - [Luxurious Event Venue Expansions](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/convene-555-broadway.md) - [Soccer-Inspired RV Platform Initiatives](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/rv-rental-platforms.md) - [Community Event Hubs](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/annex-house.md) - [Worldwide Service Marketplaces](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/airbnb-services.md) - [Community-Centered Rooftop Events](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/rooftop-revival.md) - [Peer-To-Peer Rental Marketplaces](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/peertopeer-rental.md) - [All-in-One Digital Dining Marketplaces](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/opentable-marketplace.md) - [Flexible Space Booking](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/spacepal.md)