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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Choosing the Best Convention Destinations for 2021
Wed., June 23, 2021, 2 p.m. ET... Read More
By Elise Schoening | April 29, 2021
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Meetings Industry Rallies Behind Hospitality Job Recovery Act
Industry professionals are encouraged to contact their local legislators and share their support for... Read More
By Elise Schoening | April 27, 2021
Los Angeles Commits to New Health-Security Verification Program
Los Angeles Commits to New Health-Security Verification Program
Hotels must answer more than 360 questions about their health and safety protocols to receive the... Read More
By Elise Schoening | April 13, 2021
Diversity Now: How to Plan a Truly Inclusive Meeting
Diversity Now: How to Plan a Truly Inclusive Meeting
Effective strategies for bringing greater inclusion to meetings.... Read More
By Elise Schoening | April 7, 2021
The Latest on Hotel Reopenings and Closings Due to Covid-19
The Latest on Hotel Reopenings and Closings Due to Covid-19
A look at movement on the hotel front, including job losses, hotel-company trends, bankruptcies and... Read More
By Elise Schoening & Michael J. Shapiro | April 5, 2021
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NYC & Company Launches 'Commit to the Comeback' Initiative to Drive Local Meetings
The city's convention and visitors bureau is urging local businesses to book meetings within the five... Read More
By Elise Schoening | April 1, 2021
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Industry Leaders Push Biden to Set Timeline for Reopening International Travel
Twenty-six industry organizations have issued a letter asking the White House to draft a data-driven... Read More
By Elise Schoening | March 23, 2021
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Webinar: Choosing the Best Convention Destinations for 2021
Wed., April 21, 2021 2:00 PM EDT... Read More
By Elise Schoening | March 23, 2021
We Are Living in a Nightmare: Asian Americans Speak Out Against Rising Violence
We Are Living in a Nightmare: Asian Americans Speak Out Against Rising Violence
Event professionals respond to the attacks in Atlanta and discuss the dire need for greater diversity... Read More
By Elise Schoening | March 22, 2021
Travel Industry Lost 5.6 Million Jobs in 2020
Travel Industry Lost 5.6 Million Jobs in 2020
Total travel spending plummeted by $500 billion during the pandemic-ravaged year.... Read More
By Elise Schoening | March 17, 2021
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