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.
meetings, senses

Tap Into the Senses to Transform Your Event

Devitt views the “meeting stylist” as a new position and career path, comparing it to photo stylists in the fashion world, or artistic directors in theater.
Chaminade, meetings

Chaminade Adds Meditation Alcoves for Guests

In addition to its meditation alcoves, Chaminade has added mats and traditional Japanese Zabuton cushions, which are commonly used in Zen meditation.
Esperanza, meetings

Hold a Floating Cocktail Reception at Esperanza

Esperanza's Floating Lounge—which is essentially a barge—sits right on the Sea of Cortez.

The Gray: Kimpton’s Fresh Face in Chicago

A surprise for our group—and certainly for the people who found them—were the hundreds of vintage encyclopedias that were discovered in the basement.
meetings, Chicago, VIsionary Summit

Legal Advice + Live Art: Prevue’s Chicago Visionary Summit Had It All

Visionary Summit sponsors included AIC Hotel Group, Caesars Entertainment, the Los Angeles Tourism & Convention Board, Naples l Marco Island l Everglades Convention & Visitors Bureau, and Silverseas Cruises.
Ocean Edge, meetings

Ocean Edge Epitomizes Summer on the Cape

There's a fresh catch steaming away in a huge pit dug into the sand, long plank tables adorned with simple sunflower centerpieces, a setting sun over Ocean Edge's private beach at low tide.

Puppies at a Trade Show? Absolutely!

The puppies performed just brilliantly, bonding with attendee after attendee and posing for an endless stream of selfies and performing.
meeting, Dianne Devitt

Top-Notch Slate of Speakers for Chicago Visionary Summit

Prevue's upcoming Visionary Summit August 11 and 12 in Chicago will feature some of the top thinkers in the industry in the area of meeting strategy.
British Virgin Islands, Anguilla, Ocean Echo, meetings

Authentic Caribbean Buy Out

"For an authentic Caribbean experience, you can buy out a beach bar such as Johnno’s and have your DMC set up beach chairs, a volleyball net, snorkel equipment and beach games on what would otherwise be a deserted beach."
Atlantic City, meetings

Atlantic City Surprises

Beyond the Boardwalk and the well-known attractions, this seaside town is full of surprises.
Atlantic City, meetings

MPI WEC Showcases Atlantic City Summer Fun

The event showcased the city's multifaceted attractions—beach, gaming and entertainment—through its evening events, with an opening night beach party for 2,000 featuring small bites from dozens of local restaurants
meeting app, event

4 Tips for Boosting App Adoption

Educate not just attendees, but also speakers, exhibitors and sponsors who have a lot to gain from using the app.
IRF Invitational; meeting

On Site at the Annual IRF Invitational

Topping off the Education Day was a closing keynote by the U.S. Navy's first-ever female F-14 Tomcat fighter pilot Carey Lohrenz.
carbon reduction, meetings

6 Tips for Carbon Reduction at Events

Try to source local fruit and vegetables that are in season. It may cost a little bit more, but it will definitely taste better.

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