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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.
Hurricane Ian

Hurricane Ian: One Week Later

Last week's Hurricane Ian has brought historic and catastrophic damage to Florida's West Coast, and left its mark all the way across the state and up into the Carolinas.
Hurricane Ian

Hurricane Ian: 5 Ways to Help

How can you help families affected by Hurricane Ian? Here are a few of the top charities, vetted by Prevue's editors.
Hurricane Ian

Hurricane Ian Devastates Florida’s West Coast

"The impacts of this storm were historic. We've never seen a flood event like this," said Governor Ron DeSantis in a Thursday morning press conference.
Japan

COVID Policies Loosening in Japan, Thailand, Hong Kong

Japan and Hong Kong have announced significant changes to their arrival policies—though in one case it is likely not enough to attract meeting groups.
IMEX America 2022

IMEX America 2022 Preview

Prevue will be heading to IMEX America 2022 at Mandalay Bay in Las Vegas October 11 to 13. Stop by and see us at Booth 2522.

5 Ways to Add Local Inspiration to Your Event

Attendees are seeking a sense of place when they travel to a meeting, and adding local experiences, F&B and gifts has become standard.
Dreamforce

Dreamforce is Back in San Francisco

Salesforce's Dreamforce, the biggest software conference in the world, kicked off Tuesday in the heart of San Francisco.
SITE Classic

SITE Classic at The Boca Raton Wows Incentive Leaders

What more fitting setting than the spectacular Boca Raton Resort and the sparkling Palm Beaches region for one of the incentive industry's most popular events, the annual SITE Classic?
holiday gifts

10 Employee and Customer Holiday Gifts That Give Back

Prevue's editors' annual suggestions of employee and customer holiday gifts with a charitable mission.
quiet quitting

Are Meeting Planners Quiet Quitting?

The term is everywhere, and the phenomenon is quite real. But are meeting planners actually "quiet quitting"?
Lake Nona Wave Hotel

On Location: Lake Nona Wave Hotel

Every now and then, a hotel comes along that blows the status quo right out of the water. Meet Lake Nona Wave Hotel.
IRF

IRF Survey on Managing Expectations

The IRF found that as suppliers ramp their service levels back up to pre-pandemic levels, planners are concerned about being able to deliver.
LinkedIn tips

5 Essential LinkedIn Tips for Meeting Planners

LinkedIn is where the meetings industry gathers online, so follow these LinkedIn tips to get the most out of your posts.
meeting planning

MPI Shares Meeting Planning Predictions From 25 Years Ago

To celebrate its 50th anniversary, MPI shared predictions about meeting planning in the next 25 years—that were published 25 years ago.

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