Budgeting & Cost Savings
10 Must-Know Terms for Budgeting
The world of budgeting has its own vocabulary – and you, as a planner, need to speak the same language as the CFO.
Barbara Scofidio
Barbara Scofidio, Editor at Skift Meetings, is an industry-leading editor with over 30 years of experience in travel, meetings, and incentives. A founding member of SITE’s Women IN Leadership committee, she has spearheaded numerous face-to-face events and is a frequent speaker at industry conferences. Barbara is passionate about advancing green meetings, CSR, and raising awareness of human trafficking within the meetings and travel industry. She serves on the Advisory Board of The Above and Beyond Foundation, which awards life-changing grants to front-line hotel employees.
Budgeting & Cost Savings
Meeting Budgeting 101
Planners spend most of their time on design and logistics, but at the foundation of every successful event lies a balanced budget.
Careers & Personal Development
8 Ways for Planners to Avoid Burnout
Chronic exhaustion. Nagging anxiety. Difficulty concentrating. If these sound familiar, you could be in the early stages of burnout.
Logistics & Operations
10 Tips for Today’s Meeting Dress Codes
While fitted suits were de rigueur in Mad Men, the only jackets you’ll see at most meetings today are of the outdoors variety. What exactly are today’s meeting dress codes?
Ideas & Inspiration
How to Strategically Use Color at Events
Color is so much more than just one element of your decor. Here’s how to use it strategically to reflect an event’s theme or message.
On The Road
Sneaker Etiquette for Planners
It’s true that sneakers are quickly replacing traditional footwear at business events. But not all sneakers are created equal.
Event Technology
Facial Analysis: Considerations for Planners
As more meeting organizers use AI to analyze facial expressions, attendees voice ethical concerns.
Contracts & Duty of Care
5 Security Tips to Keep Top Execs Safe at Meetings
You might think the responsibility for the safety and security of VIPs at a meeting falls on the sponsoring organization – but planners are also partially liable.
Accessibility & Inclusion
Make Your Meeting Wheelchair Accessible
Who better to share advice on wheelchair accessibility than a wheelchair user?
Budgeting & Cost Savings
Tipping Etiquette for Planners
A mandatory service charge doesn’t always get back to the team, some employees can’t accept cash, and minimum wages differ by state. There’s nothing simple about tipping.