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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.
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5 Foodie Trends for 2018

As attendees shift their attitude toward what they eat, planners take a fresh approach to F&B. Here are 5 top foodie trends for 2018 meetings.
Frankfurt, meetings

3 Megatrends Affecting Meetings in 2018

Major economic and demographic megatrends will shape the locations for future meetings.
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IRF Releases First-Ever Biometric Study on Cash vs. Non-cash Rewards

This groundbreaking project was the first of its kind in the field of rewards and recognition to used biometric techniques to measure response to potential incentive rewards.
Lilli Bermuda

Holiday Gift Ideas: 5 Favorites From Our Editors

These top holiday gift ideas from Prevue's editors include amenities we have given to attendees at our own Visionary Summits.
Warner Bros., meeting

Prevue Summit Shows Off LA in High Style

During an exclusive cocktail party on the red carpet, attendees had the chance to watch the stars—from Pink to the Korean boy band BTS—arrive and pose for photos before moving into the show.
feng shui, meetings

Add Meaning to Your Event With Feng Shui Design

Ideas for integrating the principles of feng shui in meeting room design from MeetWell speaker Debra Duneier of Eco Chi
Bert Jacobs, meetings

5 Lessons I Learned From FICP

As both a meeting planner and a member of Financial & Insurance Conference Professional's (FICP's) Education Committee, I approached last week's Annual Conference with a discerning eye.

Hilton’s Meet With Purpose Puts Customers First

From puppy cuddling to yoga and yogurt breakfasts, Hilton's Meet With Purpose incorporates ]wellness into meetings and events.
Kimpton, meetings

Caribbean & Mexico Happenings This Fall

News from four Caribbean & Mexico resorts: Club Med, Kimpton Seafire Resort + Spa, Hilton Rose Hall and Fiesta Americana Condesa Cancun
meetings, conferences

How to Get People to Attend Your Meeting

Education, the destination and networking opportunities were the top reasons people attend meetings, according to a new survey by The Experience Institute.
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Take the Healthy Meetings Pledge—We Are!

For a Standard Healthy Meeting, you would commit to offering fruits and/or vegetables every time food is served, offering reasonably-sized entrees and appropriately-sized serving utensils and plates, and using whole grains whenever possible.
IRF, meeting

IRF Survey Explores Top-Performing Incentive Program Design

Incentive programs are most successful when they are designed to reflect and enhance the organization’s corporate culture.
SXSW

6 Technology Meeting Trends

High-tech companies are typically the early adopters when it comes to meeting tech, from apps to virtual reality. Prevue asked planners about the latest trends they are seeing at technology meetings.
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Prevue Kicks Off 2018 Visionary Summit Series

Register today for Prevue's 2018 Visionary Summits—space is limited!

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