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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How to Rethink Event Pricing and Refunds
Updated Oct. 13, 2020. Rollover registration and extended memberships are some of the ways ticket fees... Read More
By Elise Schoening | October 13, 2020
IACC Releases MultiPOD Hybrid Meeting Program
IACC Releases MultiPOD Hybrid Meeting Program
The association plans to use the solution for its IACC Americas Connect conference, which will bring... Read More
By Elise Schoening | October 5, 2020
Creative Ways to Liven Up Digital Events
Creative Ways to Liven Up Digital Events
From musical happy hours to virtual escape rooms, there are plenty of ways to make your virtual... Read More
By Elise Schoening | September 29, 2020
Hosted-Buyer Event Helps Planners Prepare for the Return of In-Person Meetings
Hosted-Buyer Event Helps Planners Prepare for the Return of In-Person Meetings
Northstar's Destination Midwest featured expert tips and case studies showing how to host in-person... Read More
By Elise Schoening | September 25, 2020
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Louisville Tourism Doubles Down on Diversity, Equity and Inclusion Initiatives
The convention and visitors bureau strengthened its commitment to fighting racial inequality,... Read More
By Elise Schoening | September 23, 2020
"No More Excuses": State of Black Tourism Event Spotlights Need for Change
"No More Excuses": State of Black Tourism Event Spotlights Need for Change
Black meeting and travel leaders call for enhanced diversity and discuss the role the Black community... Read More
By Elise Schoening | September 22, 2020
How Top Meetings Destinations Are Handling the Pandemic and Preparing for Recovery
How Top Meetings Destinations Are Handling the Pandemic and Preparing for Recovery
Updated Sept. 16, 2020. Venues in Chicago, Las Vegas, New York City, Orlando, and Washington, D.C.,... Read More
By Elise Schoening | September 16, 2020
All Work on the Orange County Convention Center Expansion Halted
All Work on the Orange County Convention Center Expansion Halted
Updated Sept. 1, 2020. The project, which was scheduled to be completed in 2023, would have... Read More
By Elise Schoening | September 1, 2020
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National Events Council Aims to Close Racial Gap in Meetings Industry
A new pledge encourages event organizers to ensure that at least 20 percent of their meeting staff and... Read More
By Elise Schoening | August 31, 2020
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Digital Cvent Connect Crushes In-Person Attendance Record
Founder Reggie Aggarwal provided a message of hope on the future of the meetings industry at the... Read More
By Elise Schoening | August 27, 2020
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