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

SMU International Dan Berger
Social Tables Founder Outlines Predictions for the Next Decade of Events
Meeting tech, menus and more will see major changes in the coming years.... Read More
By Elise Schoening | March 2, 2020
SMU International Dan Berger
Social Tables Founder Outlines Predictions for the Next Decade of Events
Meeting tech, menus and more will see major changes in the coming years.... Read More
By Elise Schoening | March 2, 2020
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IMEX Has 'No Plans to Cancel or Postpone' Frankfurt Show Over Coronavirus
The travel- and meetings-industry trade show drew more than 14,000 attendees last year.... Read More
By Elise Schoening | March 2, 2020
WHO Calls Coronavirus 'Deeply Concerning' But Not a Pandemic
WHO Calls Coronavirus 'Deeply Concerning' But Not a Pandemic
The organization says nine infected countries have not reported a new case for more than two weeks.... Read More
By Elise Schoening | February 27, 2020
Conference Event Coronavirus Cancellation
Impromptu Meetings Rising From the Ashes of the Canceled Mobile World Congress
A networking series will be held in Barcelona to accommodate those who expected to attend the MWC.... Read More
By Elise Schoening | February 18, 2020
Domestic Travel Expected to Grow Over Next 6 Months, While International Travel Will Fall
Domestic Travel Expected to Grow Over Next 6 Months, While International Travel Will Fall
The strength of the U.S. dollar and ongoing trade tensions may keep international visitors away,... Read More
By Elise Schoening | February 13, 2020
Coronavirus Vaccine
Coronavirus Vaccine Could Be Ready in 18 Months
The number of confirmed cases has reached 43,000 worldwide and more than 1,000 people have died thus... Read More
By Elise Schoening | February 12, 2020
New York Travel Global Entry Suspension
DHS Suspends Trusted-Traveler Programs in New York
The announcement is a reaction to the state's Green Light Law, which allows undocumented immigrants... Read More
By Elise Schoening | February 6, 2020
Coronavirus United States 11 Cases
CDC Confirms 11 Cases of Coronavirus in the United States
The virus has been detected in five states, and two cases were spread from person to person.... Read More
By Elise Schoening | February 4, 2020
5 Trends for Meeting Planners to Keep Top-of-Mind in 2020
5 Trends for Meeting Planners to Keep Top-of-Mind in 2020
New research from Benchmark reveals the top trends that will affect the events industry this year.... Read More
By Elise Schoening | February 3, 2020
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