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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Coronavirus Update: Trump Extends European Travel to UK and Ireland; EU and U.S. Officials React
Updated MARCH 18, 2020 2:00 p.m. EDT. Twenty-eight countries will be affected by the ban, which... Read More
By Elise Schoening & Michael J. Shapiro | March 18, 2020
Connecting Event Planners During the Time of Coronavirus
Connecting Event Planners During the Time of Coronavirus
Neil Thompson, founder of the Delegate Wranglers Facebook group, discusses the coronavirus crisis,... Read More
By Elise Schoening | March 16, 2020
Webcast: Event Marketing Strategies for Challenging Times
Webcast: Event Marketing Strategies for Challenging Times
Wed, Nov. 18, 2020 2:00 PM ET... Read More
By Elise Schoening | March 14, 2020
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Convention Cities Index: Proprietary Ranking System Reveals the Best Destinations for the World’s Largest Events
Our new research takes into account the myriad factors meeting planners evaluate for big conventions:... Read More
By Elise Schoening | March 13, 2020
Convention Cities Index
The Convention Cities Index
The first-ever Convention Cities Index ranks the top destinations for the world’s largest events.... Read More
By Elise Schoening | March 13, 2020
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Amidst Coronavirus Outbreak, D.C. Officials Encourage Postponement or Cancellation of Nonessential Mass Gatherings
Events DC will temporarily suspend operations from March 13-31.... Read More
By Elise Schoening | March 11, 2020
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WHO: Coronavirus Now a Pandemic
COVID-19 has affected 114 countries and resulted in more than 4,200 deaths.... Read More
By Elise Schoening | March 11, 2020
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Canada Publishes Coronavirus Risk Assessment Guidelines for Large Events
The new advice aims to help meeting planners weigh their options and decide whether it is necessary to... Read More
By Elise Schoening | March 11, 2020
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150 Travel Organizations Say Healthy Americans Don't Need to Cancel Plans Due to Coronavirus
Meetings and travel industry leaders encourage "facts, not fear" in the time of COVID-19.... Read More
By Elise Schoening | March 11, 2020
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CDC Warns Vulnerable Populations to Avoid Unnecessary Travel During Coronavirus Outbreak
As COVID-19 spreads, the CDC warned those most at risk to avoid crowds, cruises and long-haul flights.... Read More
By Elise Schoening | March 10, 2020
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