Seven Years Job Hunting: One Planner’s Tips for Staying Positive
Kim Thompson knows the value of resilience. It took her seven years to land her “dream job” at Kellogg — and through it all, she never lost hope.
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.
Why Career Coaching Is Booming for Planners
Dozens of new career coaches have emerged in the industry — some with hospitality backgrounds. Industry associations are also jumping in.
Waldorf Astoria New York Opens Its Meeting Space, But Can Companies Afford to Come?
As many companies tighten their business travel belts, are they still planning to bring incentive winners to the newly opened Waldorf?
Women Leaders in Meetings: Marybeth Roberts
Marybeth Roberts was on the forefront of the strategic meetings management movement decades ago. Today she is as passionate as ever about innovating and driving cost efficiencies.
Sustainable Events: Will the Pendulum Swing Back?
Despite government rollbacks, the ESG experts at The Opus Group believe 2026 will see a return to sustainability. Here’s why.
6 Ways Planners Can Get Started on TikTok
TikTok is the social media platform of choice for showcasing events using video. But plan to spend some time familiarizing yourself with the site before jumping in, or users might pass right by.
Planners Beware: Job Scams are Growing
An increasing number of scammers posing as recruiters are targeting meeting planners. Here’s how to spot them and shut them down.
Boomerang Hires: A Solution for Event Companies and Employees
More job seekers are returning to their former employers, with mostly positive results on both sides.
#OpenToWork: Meetings Industry Job Market Shows Strain
The poor jobs reports of the past three months reflect what planners are seeing in the meetings industry — fewer jobs with more applicants, and no sign of things letting up.
7 Ways Planners Can Use Pinterest for Inspiration
Meeting planners who overlook Pinterest are missing out on a valuable tool for discovering and curating event design ideas and inspiration.