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.

Podcast

Has Wellness Reached a Tipping Point?

With all the talk in the industry about integrating wellness into events, have meetings really become healthier?
Incentive Travel

The New Expectations for Incentive Travel

Skift Meetings dug deep into the 2024 Incentive Travel Index findings to unearth three major shifts in the purpose, perception and location of incentive travel programs.
People

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.
Industry News

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.