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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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
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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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Coronavirus Update: More than 100,000 Global Cases; Head of New York Port Authority Tests Positive
Updated March 10, 2020, 10:30 am EDT. Nine states have declared a state of emergency as the number of... Read More
By Elise Schoening | March 10, 2020
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Coronavirus: Event Industry Experts Encourage Fact-Based Decisions and Continued Travel in the U.S.
Eight leading industry organizations have banded together to issue an open letter on COVID-19.... Read More
By Elise Schoening | March 6, 2020
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Coronavirus Could Cause Largest Decline in International Inbound Travel Since Financial Crisis
The latest Travel Trends Index from the U.S. Travel Association predicts a 6 percent drop over the... Read More
By Elise Schoening | March 3, 2020
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