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.

Diversity and Inclusion

10 Ways to Include All Ages at Your Events

To be truly inclusive, corporate events must consider age in the same way as they do gender and ethnicity. Yet it is often overlooked in DEI efforts.

Barbara Scofidio | 3 weeks ago

Inspiration

Planners Use Visioning to Start Off 2025

Visioning can be a powerful tool to start the year. But it’s not enough, says Tyra Dyson, who leads a workshop for planners focused on turning visions into reality.

Barbara Scofidio | 4 weeks ago

Industry News

Events Industry Rallies to Have Its Own NAICS Code

An events industry lobbying campaign hopes to add ‘Events Services’ to the NAICS small business classification system. Here's why it should matter to you.

Barbara Scofidio | 4 weeks ago

Event Management

The Silent Power of Seating Charts

Images from President Jimmy Carter’s funeral showed how the seating arrangement spurred some unlikely encounters. Your seating strategy has the power to do the same.

Barbara Scofidio | 4 weeks ago

Diversity and Inclusion

Companies Take a Stand Against Ageism

As Boomers leave the workforce in record numbers, more companies are promoting the benefits of retaining mature employees. But are they walking the talk?

Barbara Scofidio | 4 weeks ago

Event Management

8 Ways to Protect Attendees From Norovirus This Winter

With norovirus leading the news and the continuing threat of Covid, flu and RSV, planners need to be on high alert.