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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Miss America Celebrates 100th Anniversary, Announces Dates for December Competition
The organization honored its evolution over the past century with a three-day celebration at the... Read More
By Elise Schoening | September 10, 2021
Atlantic City Gaming News
What's New in Atlantic City
Six of the city’s nine casinos are investing in multimillion-dollar renovations that will make the... Read More
By Elise Schoening & Lizzie Wilcox | August 11, 2021
https://www.northstarmeetingsgroup.com/Events/Events-News/Destination-Southeast-2021
Destination Southeast in Pictures
The sold-out event in Marco Island, Fla., brought in nearly 140 meeting professionals and showcased... Read More
By Elise Schoening | August 2, 2021
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Pride 365: LGBT MPA Spotlights Need for Yearlong Diversity Initiatives
The organization's "Day of Diversity" brought together industry leaders to reflect on Pride Month and... Read More
By Elise Schoening | July 8, 2021
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MPI Welcomes More than 1,200 In-Person Attendees at World Education Congress
The hybrid event is underway at Caesars Forum in Las Vegas, with more than 550 virtual participants,... Read More
By Loren G. Edelstein & Elise Schoening | June 17, 2021
2021 Convention Cities Index Showcases Best Destinations for Large Events
2021 Convention Cities Index Showcases Best Destinations for Large Events
The second-annual Convention Cities Index provides comparative data on the top destinations for the... Read More
By Elise Schoening | June 15, 2021
Upscale Your Career With These Event Planner Certification Programs
Upscale Your Career With These Event Planner Certification Programs
More remote programs and new virtual-proctoring options make it easy to gain continuing-education... Read More
By Elise Schoening | June 2, 2021
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Helping Hospitality: Organization Awards $610,000 in Grants to Workers Impacted by Covid-19
The Above and Beyond Foundation issued more than 1,000 grants over the past year and aims to raise... Read More
By Elise Schoening | June 1, 2021
Visit Phoenix Names Ron Price President and CEO
Visit Phoenix Names Ron Price President and CEO
Price previously served as head of the Arlington Texas Convention and Visitors Bureau.  ... Read More
By Elise Schoening | May 24, 2021
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Javits Center Completes $1.5B Expansion
The project added 1.2 million square feet of event space, as well as a truck-marshaling facility.... Read More
By Elise Schoening | May 12, 2021
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