Authors Posts by Barbara Scofidio

Barbara Scofidio

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meeting planner, Monaco, Monte-Carlo

Approachable Luxury in Monaco

At the Michelin-starred Blue Bay, Chef Marcel Ravin can be found out on the floor chatting it up with diners.
Camelback Adventures, glamping, corporate event planning

Camping Goes Glam in the Sonoran Desert

Cooking over the campfire is an art that the chef and his team have mastered over the years, which is reflected in the regionally sourced menu.
London Edition, Marriott

Hotel Brands Targeted Toward Millennials Take Off

In this new class of properties, expect craft cocktails in the lounge, turntables in the rooms and bikes in the lobby.
AC Hotel National Harbor, Marriott

AC Hotel Brings European Flair to National Harbor

A fireplace that almost feels as if it’s levitating, cozy seating and art books scattered about on coffee tables and shelves lend the common area the feeling of a living room.
sustainable F&B, green meetings

5 Tips for More Sustainable Food & Beverage

Pay particular attention to fish and tropical fruit. These can significantly increase the carbon footprint of your menu.
Virginia, Hampton

3 Must-Do’s in Hampton, Virginia

Events for up to 2,000 can be held at the Virginia Air & Space Center, which is the visitor center for NASA Langley Research Center and Langley Air Force Base.
China, etiquette, meeting in China

Meeting in China? 5 Etiquette Tips

If you are with a group, the most important member of the group typically enters the meeting room first. This same individual should also lead the meeting.
wellness cruises, Celebrity Cruises

5 Cruise Line Wellness Offerings

Crystal Cruises has partnered with wellness institutions including the Tai Chi Cultural Center and The Cleveland Clinic as part of its Creative Learning Institute, offering on-board classes ranging from Healthy Abs and Back to Memory Fitness to Tai Chi.
Austin, Hyatt Regency Austin, Texas

Hyatt Regency Austin Positions Itself as a Meetings Magnet

The hotel's location in the heart of the entertainment district means attendees don't have to go far to soak up the city's nightlife in nearby SoCo, the Warehouse District, 2nd Street and Sixth Street.
Nashville, JW Marriott

Nashville’s Hotel Scene Sizzles

The new lifestyle hotel brand by billionaire British entrepreneur Sir Richard Branson will make Nashville the site of its third property, the Virgin Hotel Nashville, on Music Row.
CSR, DMCs, event planners

5 Innovative DMCs & Event Planners

DMCs and event planning companies are the ones responsible for transforming an incentive trip into an experience that attendees could never duplicate on their own.
Millennials, CSR

4 CSR Ideas for Millennials

Today's youngest meeting attendees are not interested in token efforts; they want to be a part of an activity or fundraising event that truly makes a difference and is aligned with their values.
Seoul, Korea, South Korea

Seoul’s Meeting Offering Just Keeps Getting Better

Plans were just announced for a new multipurpose cultural facility in Seoul— The "K-Experience”—where visitors can experience traditional Korean culture.
Lake Tahoe, Hard Rock Hotel Lake Tahoe

Hard Rock Breathes Fresh Energy Into Tahoe’s South Shore

The buzz along Lake Tahoe’s South Shore since early 2015 has been the new Hard Rock Hotel & Casino.