Barbara Scofidio

Business events drive $1.3 trillion in direct spending, yet most people have never heard of the industry — or could tell you why it's called MICE.

The job market is the worst it's been in decades — but recruiters say specialized planners who can prove ROI are still landing new positions.

Most Know Before You Go letters are written from scratch every cycle. This is the checklist worth stealing.

A self-described “quiet leader” who knows how to make things happen reflects on her belief that no group should be left behind — especially people with disabilities.

The Obama Center pausing rentals within months of opening shows political prestige now competes with convention-center capacity for planners chasing rarity.

Planners now have an AI co-pilot for contract review, but beware of some major blind spots. 

One of the hardest calls planners will be forced to make is to decide whether to move an event indoors. It’s also one of the riskiest.

The CEO signs off on incentive travel. But it’s the CFO who signs the check.

Attending the same conference every year used to be a given. Now employees have to fight for it.