15 Fun Games for Company Events
At the end of a long day of meetings, people just want to play. Planners can shift the vibe by adding fun, interactive games during the evening reception.
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.
One Association CEO on Elevating the Role of Planners
This association exec says planners are much more than just a final check — and often have the final say where meetings are concerned.
5 Ways to Cut Incentive Travel Costs Without Winners Knowing
Cost increases as a result of tariffs are hitting event budgets hard at a time when planners have already been navigating rising costs due to inflation. What can incentive planners do?
10 Instagram Strategies to Build Buzz Around Your Event
With some planning and creativity, planners can turn Instagram into a powerful marketing tool for events of all kinds.
5 Team-building Activities That Will Pull on Attendees' Heartstrings
From building wheelchairs for dogs to clearing beaches of microplastics, these 5 teambuilding activities leave a lasting impression on participants.
There’s a Need For Mental Health Training for Planners. Some Companies are Stepping Up.
Employers are getting proactive about the stress that event planners face in their daily jobs, and providing mental health training. Will industry associations be next?
SPIN Announces New Leader, Revives SPINCon
The challenge for Carolynn Santos, who was just named as SPIN’s executive director, will be to remain true to the existing culture while adding new features like podcasts and hackathons to its annual event.
Build Your Personal Brand on LinkedIn: 6 Tips for Planners
Planners who put extra effort into LinkedIn, from carefully crafting their profiles to creatively showcasing their event prowess, will see the biggest return.
5 Reasons Off-Site Meetings Fail
According to organizational psychology expert Dr. Joe Allen, most off-sites regularly miss the mark. Here’s his advice on how to change that.
Extreme Weather Means More Cancellations and Pricier Insurance. What Can Planners Do?
Planners need to sharpen their awareness of seasonality and avoid risky outdoor locations — that is, if they want to get their events insured.