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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Northstar Meetings Group and M&C Asia Announce M&C Asia Connections Japan 2020 Event
The new hosted-buyer gathering builds on the success of M&C Asia Connections in Singapore.... Read More
By Elise Schoening | January 14, 2020
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5 Unique Meeting Venues Surrounded by the Sea
Large-scale aquariums and intimate underwater restaurants make for standout events.... Read More
By Elise Schoening | January 10, 2020
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Passenger Happiness Depends on Airport and Money Spent There
New research shows airports in the Middles East and Asia have the highest satisfaction rates.... Read More
By Elise Schoening | January 8, 2020
Domestic Travel Grows as International Inbound Travel Continues to Fall
Domestic Travel Grows as International Inbound Travel Continues to Fall
US Travel cites the reauthorization of Brand USA as a step in the right direction.... Read More
By Elise Schoening | January 7, 2020
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Meetings Are Critical for Remote Workforces
Flexible workspace policies continue to rise in popularity, but can lead to burnout and isolation if... Read More
By Elise Schoening | January 2, 2020
Brand USA Reauthorized Through 2027
Brand USA Reauthorized Through 2027
Congress included funding for the organization in the end-of-year spending package.... Read More
By Elise Schoening | December 19, 2019
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7 Ways Event Planners Can Prepare for Winter Weather
Don't let a little snow get in the way of your meeting.... Read More
By Elise Schoening | December 18, 2019
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Passengers Rank In-Flight Services Higher Than Price for International Travel
The new study from J.D. Power also ranked the top airlines traveling from North America to Europe and... Read More
By Elise Schoening | December 4, 2019
Why Reddit May Be the Most Undervalued Social Media Platform for Meeting Planners
Why Reddit May Be the Most Undervalued Social Media Platform for Meeting Planners
The popular website is home to thousands of active communities and offers event professionals the... Read More
By Elise Schoening | November 26, 2019
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How Meeting Planners Can Use Facebook As a Daily Tool
The largest social media platform in the world is home to groups and pages that can help event... Read More
By Elise Schoening | November 26, 2019
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