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

Diversity Inclusion
Travel Industry Rallies Behind 'Diversity Matters' Mission
A new initiative from the Philadelphia CVB, ConferenceDirect and SearchWide Global aims to build a... Read More
By Elise Schoening | February 2, 2021
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Travel Industry Embraces Biden's Proposed $1.9 Trillion 'American Rescue Plan'
The relief package includes stimulus checks, aid for small businesses and funding for a national... Read More
By Elise Schoening | January 15, 2021
Destinations International Releases Roadmap for Enhancing Diversity in 2021
Destinations International Releases Roadmap for Enhancing Diversity in 2021
New initiatives include a supplier diversity index, an inclusive marketing toolkit, classes on... Read More
By Elise Schoening | January 14, 2021
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More Convention Centers, Hotels and Airports Earn GBAC Star Cleaning Accreditation
Venues in Texas, Oregon, Idaho, Ohio and New Jersey are among the latest to complete the coronavirus... Read More
By Elise Schoening | January 13, 2021
Travel Industry Responds to Violence at U.S. Capitol
Travel Industry Responds to Violence at U.S. Capitol
Marriott's president and CEO issued a scathing statement of the riots, while Michael Dominguez of ALHI... Read More
By Elise Schoening | January 8, 2021
Congress Passes $900 Billion Stimulus Deal; CVBs Eligible for PPP
Congress Passes $900 Billion Stimulus Deal; CVBs Eligible for PPP
After initially railing against the stimulus package, President Trump signed the bill into law —... Read More
By Elise Schoening | January 5, 2021
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Meeting Planners Share Success Stories, Top Tips for Hosting Events in 2021
Northstar Meetings Group's Small Meetings & Distinctive Venues digital event brought together 65... Read More
By Elise Schoening | December 9, 2020
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Hospitality and Leisure Industry Unemployment More Than Double the National Average
Recovery has slowed over the past three months, with the number of new jobs added falling from 413,000... Read More
By Elise Schoening | December 7, 2020
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Stella Awards Virtual Showcase Celebrates Meeting Industry’s Best Hotels and Destinations
Updated. Dec. 7, 2020. Event professionals from around the world came together online to support... Read More
By Elise Schoening | December 7, 2020
GBTA Completes Acquisition of ACTE Assets
GBTA Completes Acquisition of ACTE Assets
The Association of Corporate Travel Executives ceased operations and filed for bankruptcy in July.... Read More
By Elise Schoening | November 24, 2020
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