How I Got My Start In Events
Few people wake up one morning and decide they want to be a planner. Most literally fall into the meetings industry, like these 10 planners did.
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.
Sneakers Take Center Stage at IMEX
At this year’s IMEX, sneakers were the footwear of choice – but not just for comfort. Attendees used their sneakers for contests, activations, branding and to show off their personal style.
Hotel Points for Planners: Who Cashes In?
Planners face many ethical challenges in their jobs, but one of the biggest is what to do with hotel points.
Skift Meetings Forum Uncovers What Stresses Planners Out Most
We distilled a day’s worth of sessions from the recent Skift Meetings Forum to identify seven of the biggest tension points among planners.
Enough Already With All These Extra Fees
A fee for turning on the electricity? Or putting an item in the minibar to keep it cold? When it comes to unexpected and unfair fees, planners say the situation has gone too far.
Skift Meetings Forum: How Did It Go?
Editor-in-Chief Miguel Neves and Executive Editor Andrea Doyle share their favorite moments from Skift Meetings’ annual event—and look ahead to next year.
Does Cannabis Belong at Business Events?
Though half the states in the U.S. have legalized cannabis, most business events are still not ready to serve sparkling THC-infused elixirs and gift attendees with boutique edibles.
Time to Chill: Planners’ Post-Meeting Rituals
It’s not always possible to take time after a meeting to get back to equilibrium, but many planners consider it a must. Ten event organizers share their relaxation rituals.
Skift Meetings Forum 2024: What You Missed
With keynotes by Seth Godin and Monique Ruff-Bell and a slate of industry VIP speakers, Skift Meetings Forum succeeded in its dual mission of high-level education and networking.
Seth Godin on Transforming Meetings
Seth Godin has spent decades inspiring thousands of audiences to make change happen. At Skift Meetings Forum, he shared some strong advice for planners.