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

Small Meetings Will Be Especially Significant
Small Meetings Will Be Especially Significant
Attendees of Northstar's Interact Small Meetings & Unique Venues digital event connected with... Read More
By Elise Schoening | July 22, 2020
Making Diversity a Priority in the Meetings Industry
Making Diversity a Priority in the Meetings Industry
Following the recent deaths of George Floyd, Breonna Taylor and others, Black members of the meetings... Read More
By Elise Schoening | July 15, 2020
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Restarting the Travel Industry Will Be a Gradual Process
The U.S. Travel Association recommends a phased approach that relies on recommended health and safety... Read More
By Elise Schoening | July 14, 2020
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Visit Orlando to Offer Personalized Medical Concierge Program for Convention Events
The program will include access to personal protective equipment, an on-site medical expert and 24/7... Read More
By Elise Schoening | July 10, 2020
Confronting Racism: How Meeting Professionals Can Enact Change From Within
Confronting Racism: How Meeting Professionals Can Enact Change From Within
Black industry leaders discuss ways to improve the workplace and eliminate racism.... Read More
By Elise Schoening | July 8, 2020
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IACC Releases Meeting Room of the Future 2020 Report
Individually packaged speaker kits and technology solutions for meal delivery are among the changes... Read More
By Elise Schoening | July 8, 2020
8 Tips for Connecting Attendees Virtually
8 Tips for Connecting Attendees Virtually
For a digital event to be successful, it must offer plentiful networking opportunities.... Read More
By Elise Schoening | July 1, 2020
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Destinations International Teams Up With National Coalition of Black Meeting Professionals to Tackle Diversity Challenges
The groups plan to create an annual report card that assesses diversity and inclusion in the industry.... Read More
By Elise Schoening | June 29, 2020
ASAE Will Hold All Remaining 2020 Events as Virtual Meetings
ASAE Will Hold All Remaining 2020 Events as Virtual Meetings
This organization's main event, the Virtual ASAE Annual Meeting & Exposition, takes place Aug. 10-12.... Read More
By Elise Schoening & Alex Palmer | June 18, 2020
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Winners Unveiled for the 2020 CSM of the Year Awards
The annual awards spotlight three convention service managers who go above and beyond for their... Read More
By Elise Schoening | June 9, 2020
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