7 Wellness-Themed Gifting Ideas
If you’re including wellness activities or activations in your event, why not extend that theme into your gifting experiences and room amenities?
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.
Cost is Planners’ Top Challenge, Creating Engaging Experiences is Their Top Priority
Rising costs are challenging planners, but not keeping them from doing what matters most to them — delivering unforgettable events.
Incentive Industry Research Points to Significant Impact from Trump Policies
The annual Incentive Travel Index, released this week at IMEX, reflects mounting concerns around rising costs and global instability, along with “shrinking optimism.”
10 Tips for Managing a Mental Health Crisis at Your Meeting
Meetings can be a danger zone for people with mental health challenges. Here are some steps you can take to be prepared — and to intervene if you need to.
Both Planners and Suppliers Agree: There Are Too Many Industry Events
With so many industry events — from conferences to hosted buyer trips to fams — has it become too much of a good thing?
Introducing the Skift Meetings Power Rankings
True power in events isn’t just about scale, it’s about who sets the agenda and dares to innovate. These 15 leaders are shaping the future of global events.
Skift Meetings’ Guide to Getting Around IMEX
Our unofficial guide to surviving — and thriving — at IMEX America.
Why Events Need Memorable Moments
From an on-stage bar to a “Circadian Cove”: The author of “Our KPI is Joy” shares strategies for infusing events with moments of connection and renewal.
These Three Digital Nomad Planners Travel the World While They Work
They're living their dreams while running their businesses, managing meetings, and staying involved with the industry — but it isn't always easy.
Sustainable and Diversity Sourcing Take Meeting Impact to the Next Level
Sourcing decisions have the power to influence social change and lessen meetings’ impact on the environment. For an increasing number of planners, that’s a top priority.