Women Leaders in Meetings: Marybeth Roberts
Marybeth Roberts was on the forefront of the strategic meetings management movement decades ago. Today she is as passionate as ever about innovating and driving cost efficiencies.
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.
Sustainable Events: Will the Pendulum Swing Back?
Despite government rollbacks, the ESG experts at The Opus Group believe 2026 will see a return to sustainability. Here’s why.
6 Ways Planners Can Get Started on TikTok
TikTok is the social media platform of choice for showcasing events using video. But plan to spend some time familiarizing yourself with the site before jumping in, or users might pass right by.
Planners Beware: Job Scams are Growing
An increasing number of scammers posing as recruiters are targeting meeting planners. Here’s how to spot them and shut them down.
Boomerang Hires: A Solution for Event Companies and Employees
More job seekers are returning to their former employers, with mostly positive results on both sides.
#OpenToWork: Meetings Industry Job Market Shows Strain
The poor jobs reports of the past three months reflect what planners are seeing in the meetings industry — fewer jobs with more applicants, and no sign of things letting up.
7 Ways Planners Can Use Pinterest for Inspiration
Meeting planners who overlook Pinterest are missing out on a valuable tool for discovering and curating event design ideas and inspiration.
15 Fun Games for Company Events
At the end of a long day of meetings, people just want to play. Planners can shift the vibe by adding fun, interactive games during the evening reception.
One Association CEO on Elevating the Role of Planners
This association exec says planners are much more than just a final check — and often have the final say where meetings are concerned.
5 Ways to Cut Incentive Travel Costs Without Winners Knowing
Cost increases as a result of tariffs are hitting event budgets hard at a time when planners have already been navigating rising costs due to inflation. What can incentive planners do?