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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.
sustainable, green meetings

Sustainable Seafood: 5 Ideas for Your Meeting

With overfishing dramatically disrupting the balance of life in our oceans, here are 5 ideas for incorporating sustainable seafood into your event:
New York City, meetings, Javits

Javits Center to Expand

The proposal will take the total space from 2.1 million square feet to 3.3 million sf and grow the number of room nights by 200,000.
international meetimgs

6 Tips for Planning Global Meetings

Bandwidth can vary dramatically around the world by availability, quality and cost.
Los Angeles, LA

New Web Site for Turnkey LA Meetings

A new web site puts all the tools planners need for a stress-free meeting at their fingertips.
Tumi, packing tips

12 Packing Tips from Our Readers – Sponsored by Tumi

Always jeep a lightweight pair of walking sneakers, workout leggings and an top in your suitcase so you have something to exercise in or just walk around in if there are travel delays.
SPIN, meeting, Hilton Oak Brook Hills Resort

SPIN Drops Dues During “Year of the Member”

"At the end of the day, it's not about the money, it's about facilitating conversation and building community."
F&B, meetings

5 Tips for Cost-Saving Success With Suppliers

CWT's 2016 Meetings & Events Forecast
Marriott New York East Side

A Hidden Gem on New York’s East Side

Fashionable Lexington Avenue offers the feeling of an exclusive, upscale city neighborhood yet it is just a short walk from major attractions such as Fifth Avenue shopping.
Seminole County, corporate event planning

Discover: Airboat Tours in Seminole County

Groups visiting Seminole County should have some serious nature immersion on the agenda.
Australia

Australia’s Hotel Offerings & Bespoke Experiences Expand

Australia's hotel offerings and bespoke experiences expand.
New Zealand

Discover: “Hobbiton” in New Zealand

Lord of the Rings fans will appreciate the chance to live their fantasy at the Hobbiton Movie Set in New Zealand.
India

India Claims Incentive Spotlight

India is firmly planted in the incentive spotlight with the Site Global Conference having just visited in October.
conference center, IACC, Madrid, meeting, Chateauform

5 Surprising Facts About Conference Centers

At the IACC Americas Annual Conference last year, Kapellerput Conference Centre in The Netherlands presented a case study on its tree house meeting room concept.
Crystal Cruises, meeting planning

Crystal Cruises Charts a New Course

Crystal Cruises is about to introduce the 60-ft, 31-suite Esprit yacht, and has announced plans for two new ships built specifically for river cruises, starting in 2017.

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