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.

Logistics & Operations

5 Tips for Including Cannabis at Events

Cannabis activations, especially THC:CBD (1:1) beverages, are becoming popular at social gatherings, and even weddings. How can you safely include them at business events?
Contracts & Duty of Care

Beware of These 5 Hidden Hotel Fees 

Hotel fees buried deep in your contract or on your hotel’s web site can add 30-40% to the cost of your meeting. Here’s how to negotiate them down.
Ideas & Inspiration

How to Design Inclusive Events

It's not easy to consider each attendee at every step in the planning process – but it's essential.