Three Months of Planning Ends in Frustrating Scam

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View in browser Unsubscribe Thursday February 26, 2026 Hi there, Here's what's in store today: Does relationship selling still make sense in a digital world? Corporate layoffs start to take their toll on meetings. The latest scam cost one planner hard cash, and three months of work. M-Plus Global Events shares the ROI of always saying yes.   Barbara Scofidio Editor Unsplash / Marjan Blan Does Relationship Selling Still Make Sense? Some planners are willing to try an unknown DMC based on its online presence, but most say two things keep them working with people they know: time and trust. In Case You Missed It: The Report Corporate Planners Need to Be More Creative Together With   New Orleans & Company Feeling stuck with your efforts to deliver more memorable experiences? This report — produced in partnership with New Orleans & Co. — can help breathe new life into your experience design process.   Barbara Scofidio Editor Unsplash / Tender Gonzalez Sweeping Corporate Layoffs Start to Make Their Mark on Meetings The long-term repercussions from the recent record-breaking wave of layoffs are unclear, but industry insiders are already seeing the initial impacts.   Andrea Doyle Executive Editor Jedd Davis Three Months of Planning Ends in Frustrating Scam This event scam didn't rely on urgency. Instead, it replicated the meetings industry's normal workflow — contracts, planning calls, and vendor coordination — exposing how planners acting as financial intermediaries remain vulnerable.    SKIFT IDEA AWARDS       Recognizing the most impactful and inspiring projects The 2026 Skift IDEA Awards are open for submissions, with five categories dedicated to meetings and events presented by Skift Meetings: hotels, venues & convention centers, destination marketing organizations, event technology, and cruise lines. Apply Now M-Plus Global Events Power Moves: The ROI of Always Saying Yes Together With   M-Plus Global Events When clients ask M-Plus Global Events for something, the answer is almost always yes. Learn why the company — which is on our inaugural Top 15 Meetings & Incentives rankings — credits its growth to an old-school customer service mindset. Popular Content Proposed U.S. Entry Requirements Could Wreak Havoc on Meetings and Events Industry leaders, including the head of CES, are speaking out about how new screening requirements for inbound travelers to the U.S. from countries in the Visa Waiver Program could mean higher costs, lost business, and meetings moving out of the country.  - Barbara Scofidio   Speaking the Language of the C-Suite Will Take You From Planner to Partner The key planning questions that position planners as more than just order-takers. - Barbara Scofidio   Puerto Vallarta Events Disrupted as Unrest Erupts in Western Mexico Violence following the killing of a major cartel leader has disrupted flights and triggered shelter-in-place advisories in parts of Mexico, forcing meeting planners and incentive organizers to activate crisis protocols. - Andrea Doyle Defining the future of events. Skift. 35 W 31st St., New York, NY, 10001, USA Follow Us: LinkedIn   |  X   |  Facebook   |  Instagram   |  YouTube You received this because you are subscribed to Newsletter | Skift Meetings Stand-Up from Skift. For Gmail users: If you are using the tabbed inbox, Skift emails may be pushed to the 'Promotions' tab. To get updates from Skift direct to your primary inbox, drag and drop this email to that tab.