Why Events Need Memorable Moments
From an on-stage bar to a “Circadian Cove”: The author of “Our KPI is Joy” shares strategies for infusing events with moments of connection and renewal.
Barbara Scofidio, Editor at Skift Meetings, is an industry-leading editor with over 30 years of experience in travel, meetings, and incentives. A founding member of SITE’s Women IN Leadership committee, she has spearheaded numerous face-to-face events and is a frequent speaker at industry conferences. Barbara is passionate about advancing green meetings, CSR, and raising awareness of human trafficking within the meetings and travel industry. She serves on the Advisory Board of The Above and Beyond Foundation, which awards life-changing grants to front-line hotel employees.
These Three Digital Nomad Planners Travel the World While They Work
They're living their dreams while running their businesses, managing meetings, and staying involved with the industry — but it isn't always easy.
Sustainable and Diversity Sourcing Take Meeting Impact to the Next Level
Sourcing decisions have the power to influence social change and lessen meetings’ impact on the environment. For an increasing number of planners, that’s a top priority.
What Planners Need to Know About Celiac Disease
Celiac disease is one of the most misunderstood “dietary restrictions.” It’s essential to advocate for your attendees with the condition the same way you would for those with other extreme allergies, such as peanuts or shellfish.
Event Leaders Are Too Overwhelmed by Logistics to Innovate
A new report by ELX finds that a majority of leaders lack the time and budget to take their skills — and those of their teams — to the next level.
When Plan B Becomes the Norm for Events
Corporate event leaders from Prudential Financial and Forrester say they are being increasingly forced to rely on backup plans or cancel their events altogether.
Meet Your Attendees Where They Are: Event Design Advice from TED, Pinterest, and Forbes
Listening to your audience enables you to deliver the experiences they seek, and some they never would have expected.
FIFA World Cup and Sail4th Planners Share What's Ahead for NYC
The organizers of FIFA World Cup and Sail4th, both scheduled for next July, shared with the audience at this week’s Skift Meetings Forum how they operate under pressure.
4 Holistic Strategies to Make Events More Sustainable
The next phase of event sustainability looks beyond eco-friendly practices to consider impacts on the environment, local economies, and community well-being.
Use of AI for Incentive Planning Evolves, But Some Are Still Hesitant
Incentive planners’ use of AI is changing from making their jobs more efficient to customizing programs and analyzing their impact on sales. Still, some refuse to try it.