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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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New Report: More Hotels Are Prepared to Deal with Human Trafficking

According to ECPAT-USA Executive Director Carol Smolenski, the next initiative from her organization will be to create a training program for people who work in travel management companies.
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Ways to Help Hurricane Victims

So far, United AIrlines has committed over 7 million bonus miles to customers and matched $300,000 in donations.
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Caribbean Reels From Hurricane Irma

In the British Virgin Islands, “The destruction caused by Hurricane Irma has been devastating,” reported Sharon Flax-Brutus, director of tourism for the British Virgin Islands. Few resorts report that they’ll be open this fall.
Hurricane Irma, meetings

Florida Recovers From Hurricane Irma

Key West Mayor Craig Cates has targeted the start of Fantasy Fest—a 10-day festival that starts October 20—as the goal to officially reopen to tourists.
Canyon Ranch, meetings

For Fall: Waterfall Hikes at Canyon Ranch in the Berkshires

“Waterfall hikes are an opportunity to challenge your body, quiet your mind and experience the beauty of the Berkshires.”
ethnic cuisine, meetings

Tips for Healthy Ethnic Cuisine

Tips for creating healthy ethnic cuisine: Mexican, Italian and Asian

New Name for FICP: Financial & Insurance Conference Professionals

The name change to Financial & Insurance Conference Professionals mirrors a similar name change several years ago by MPI, from Meeting Planners International to Meeting Professionals International.
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Meeting Professionals International Sets Up Disaster Relief Fund for Hurricane Harvey Victims

So far, Meeting Professionals International has raised $1,422 of its $15,000 goal for members who are victims of Hurricane Harvey.
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SAP CEO Bill McDermott on the Power of Meetings

"I can think of no better way to bring people together and coalesce them around a movement than a great meeting."
event app, meeting

Should You Farm Out Your Event App?

Attendees base their overall event experience on the logistical smoothness and effectiveness they encounter, and the app plays an integral part in this.
meetings, medical meetings

4 Top Trends in Medical Meetings

The pace of change and the level of pressure have never been greater in the medical meetings sector.
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Win a Free Trip to Europe by Attending Our Flanders Webinar!

One lucky attendee will win a free trip to Europe by attending our Flanders webinar on Thursday, September 21 from 2 to 3 p.m.
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5 Planners on the Value of Meeting Planning Certifications

"There is no absolute value in certification. If you are in the market for a job or have growth opportunities at an organization, it's a great way to stand out."
Visionary Summit, meetings

Transforming Meetings at Prevue’s Palm Beach Summit

Even the F&B echoed the theme, with opportunities for attendees to design their own grilled cheese sandwiches, make their own smoothies and shake their own salads.

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