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

Perfecting the Art of Event Planning via Pinterest
Perfecting the Art of Event Planning via Pinterest
Find inspiration, organize your events and tap into sustainability tips using the picture-centric... Read More
By Elise Schoening | November 26, 2019
Bob Moore Nancy Novogrod US Travel Association Hall of Leaders
Bob Moore and Nancy Novogrod Inducted into U.S. Travel Association Hall of Leaders
The former Hilton and Travel + Leisure executives mark the association's 99th and 100th... Read More
By Elise Schoening | November 21, 2019
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Top Luxury Hotel Openings for 2020
Watch for these luxury properties debuting next year in coveted destinations around the world.... Read More
By Elise Schoening | November 21, 2019
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10 Meetings Destinations on the Rise
These cities moved up Cvent's list of top meetings destinations for 2019 because they have been... Read More
By Elise Schoening | November 20, 2019
Brand USA Reauthorization Bill Passes House Subcommittee
Brand USA Reauthorization Bill Passes House Subcommittee
Funding for the destination marketing organization is due to expire next year.... Read More
By Elise Schoening | November 14, 2019
GDS Index 2019
Gothenburg, Sweden, Named World's Most Sustainable Destination
Environmentally conscious meeting planners looking to go green might want to consider these cities,... Read More
By Elise Schoening | November 1, 2019
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How British Meetings Differ from American Ones
10 terms to remember when hosting an event across the pond.... Read More
By Elise Schoening | October 24, 2019
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5 Zero-Waste Hotels Setting the Bar for Sustainability
These properties are as green as they get.... Read More
By Elise Schoening | October 23, 2019
New Event Management Master's Program Seeks to Create Industry Standards
New Event Management Master's Program Seeks to Create Industry Standards
The new degree at NYU is open to both new and experienced professionals.... Read More
By Elise Schoening | October 18, 2019
Best Restaurants Near the Boston Convention and Exhibition Center
Nestled along the harbor are a number of eateries for meeting planners in search of a good meal.... Read More
By Elise Schoening | October 15, 2019
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