Team

Elise Schoening

Editor, Meeting News / Senior Editor, Northstar Meetings Group

I am a Senior Editor for Northstar Meetings Group and the Editor of Meeting News, a daily newsletter covering the latest event trends and industry updates. I also oversee the Convention Cities Index and am passionate about covering the industry's strides and shortcomings when it comes to DEI and sustainability initiatives.

What Elise Covers

Domestic: New York, New Jersey, Delaware, Maryland, Virginia, West Virginia, D.C., New England (CT, ME, MA, NH, RI, VT)

International: Germany, Austria, Czech Republic, Russia, Scandinavia, Switzerland

Industry Associations: ASAE, MPI, IACC, ICCA

Industry Segments: Med/Pharma, conference centers, convention centers, sustainability, DEI

The Latest From Elise

5 San Antonio Event Venues That Will Wow Attendees

From historic landmarks to food halls and more, Texas's second-largest city is brimming with unique... Read More

By Elise Schoening | October 28, 2026

Meetings Industry Forecast 2027

Planners are juggling more meetings with tighter booking windows, but at long last high costs are... Read More

By Elise Schoening | October 26, 2026

Event Postponements Rise After Attack on Saudi Arabia's Airport

Conferences and sporting events in Riyadh have been impacted, with some gatherings pushed back a few... Read More

By Elise Schoening | October 21, 2026

Amex GBT Announces CEO Transition

Andrew Crawley will oversee the company, which recently was acquired by Long Lake Management for $6.3... Read More

By Elise Schoening | October 7, 2026

Brand USA Appoints Interim President and CEO

Caroline Beteta, who led Visit California for nearly 30 years, will step into the position next month... Read More

By Elise Schoening | October 5, 2026

Hotel Indigo Opens in Raleigh, N.C.

A renovation of the historic 204-room property is one of many projects underway within the city, which... Read More

By Elise Schoening | October 1, 2026

Visit Raleigh CEO Announces Retirement

After nearly 20 years leading the organization, Dennis Edwards will step down at the end of the year.... Read More

By Elise Schoening | September 18, 2026

Number of Properties in the Global Hotel Pipeline Hits Record

Luxury and upper upscale projects are driving the growth, signaling there could be more meetings-ready... Read More

By Lindsay Rogers | August 28, 2026

Fred Dixon to Return as President & CEO of NYC Tourism + Conventions

After two years with Brand USA, Dixon will step down in November to once again lead New York City's... Read More

By Elise Schoening | August 26, 2026

DNC Trims 2028 Convention Host-City Finalists to Three

Boston, Denver and Philadelphia are competing to host the 2028 Democratic National Convention and... Read More

By Lindsay Rogers | August 26, 2026