Authors Posts by Barbara Scofidio

Barbara Scofidio

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Barbara Scofidio is Editor of Prevue and heads up the Visionary Summits, our exclusive conference series targeting senior-level meeting and incentive planners. In her 30 years in the industry, she has become known for her passion around greening meetings, growing awareness of human trafficking and promoting CSR activities as part of business events. She is currently a member of SITE's Women IN Leadership committee and the media liaison for FICP's Education Committee. She was the first member of the media ever to be invited to sit on a committee by GBTA, where she spent three years on the Groups and Meetings Committee. She has also been an active member of SITE for 30 years, chairing its Crystal Awards committee and acting as a judge. Before joining Prevue in 2014, she served as Editor of Corporate Meetings & Incentives (MeetingsNet) for more than 20 years. She has a BA in Literature/Rhetoric from Binghamton University. Barbara is based outside Boston, in Groton, Mass.
Incentive Canada, meetings

Incentive Canada Wows Planners

At the Fairmont Tremblant, mountains of snow, ice sculptures and generous pours of Veuve Clicquot from a bar carved in ice topped off a stellar four days with an unforgettable poolside evening.
Prevue, meetings

Looking for Meeting Industry Research? Look No Further

If you're looking for meeting industry research on topics ranging from Duty of Care to Experiential Meetings to Wellness, check out our online research page.
OpenWorld, meetings

Greening Oracle’s OpenWorld

Oracle’s OpenWorld, held each year in San Francisco, stands out as an example of both innovation and sustainability for trade show organizers.
cultural culinary

Cultural Culinary Experiences

Whether cooking classes in Aruba or historic bites in Puerto Rico, immersive cultural culinary experiences abound in the Caribbean.
Hilton, meetings

Now You Can Work Out In Your Hotel Room at Hilton

Don't you wish you could work out in the privacy of your hotel room? Now you can, with Hilton's new in-room gym offering.
hotel rates, meetings

How High Are Hotel Rates and Airfares Going in 2018?

Higher hotel rates and airfares are forecast for 2018, according to the 2018 Meetings & Events Future Trends report by CWT.

Highlights From Prevue’s Global Meeting & Incentive Planning Summit

The elegant Langham Huntington, Pasadena was the backdrop for Prevue's Global Meeting & Incentive Planning Summit, sponsored by Tourism New Zealand.
packing tips, meetings

10 Packing Tips From the Pros

Your carry-on bag is your best friend! We asked the road warriors on Prevue's 2018 Advisory Board to share their packing tips.
New TSA Rules, meetings

Skip the Snacks? New TSA Rules Will Make It Harder for Attendees

New TSA rules targeting powders, snacks and clutter will mean increasing scrutiny and more time at the X-ray machine for your attendees.
event venue, meetings

4 Web Sites for Sourcing Special Event Venues

These 4 web sites allow you to search for special event venues by your exact parameters, including group size, dates, neighborhood—even look and feel.
independent planners, meetings

3 Small Business Resources for Independent Planners

These three organizations for independent planners are addressing the commission cuts issue, and providing education and contacts to make up the difference.
pop-up event

Make Your Pop-Up Event a Success

When it comes to pop-up events, don’t disappoint with anything less than extraordinary and innovative.
crisis communications, meetings

4 Tips for On-Site Crisis Communications

In dealing with a crisis, it’s helpful to use the RACI model: Who is Responsible for decisions? Who is Accountable? Who should be Consulted? And who should be Informed?
human trafficking, meetings

Signs of Human Trafficking to Look Out for This Summer

Learn the signs that could indicate an individual is being trafficked, and what to do if you see an incidence of human trafficking.

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