Elise Schoening

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

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Tightened Travel Restrictions Take Effect in the U.S.
The measures apply to all international travelers, regardless of citizenship and vaccination status.... Read More
By Elise Schoening & Lizzie Wilcox | December 6, 2021
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Dubai to Merge Tourism, Economy Departments
The joint organization will focus on growing inbound international travel 40 percent by 2025.... Read More
By Elise Schoening | December 2, 2021
U.S. Travel Association Predicts Uneven Industry Recovery
U.S. Travel Association Predicts Uneven Industry Recovery
While domestic leisure travel is predicted to surpass prepandemic levels in 2022, business and... Read More
By Elise Schoening | November 16, 2021
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How to Solve Hotel Staffing Shortages
Flexible work models and diverse leadership will be key to attracting and retaining the next... Read More
By Elise Schoening | November 11, 2021
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Hotel CEOs Predict Record Numbers for 2022
Speaking at NYU's International Hospitality Investment Conference, industry leaders said they are... Read More
By Elise Schoening | November 10, 2021
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Sustainability Takes Center Stage at Future of Travel Mobility Event
Industry leaders discuss how current and future modes of transportation must become more... Read More
By Elise Schoening | October 29, 2021
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Destination East in Pictures
Northstar Meetings Group's newest event brought nearly 80 industry professionals together in Boston to... Read More
By Elise Schoening | October 25, 2021
Arlington, Texas, CVB Names Brent DeRaad New President and CEO
Arlington, Texas, CVB Names Brent DeRaad New President and CEO
DeRaad currently heads Visit Tucson and will assume his new role in December.... Read More
By Elise Schoening | October 21, 2021
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State of Black Tourism Event Stresses Need for DEI Action
Black meeting and travel leaders call for urgent and ongoing measures to address the lack of racial... Read More
By Elise Schoening | September 30, 2021
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Business Travel and Meetings Are Essential to U.S. Economic Rebound
The latest research projects that a prolonged travel recovery will cost the country more than $522... Read More
By Elise Schoening | September 16, 2021
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