Team

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

How Flight Shame Could Impact the Events Industry

As concerns over environmental cost of air travel grow louder, meeting planners must rethink event... Read More

By Elise Schoening | October 11, 2019

Learning to Speak the Language of Destination Marketers

CVBs and DMOs are using the power of words to connect with planners and their communities.... Read More

By Elise Schoening | October 4, 2019

Meetings Mean Business Coalition Names Fred Dixon as New Co-Chair

He brings nearly 30 years of travel industry experience to the position.... Read More

By Elise Schoening | October 1, 2019

Ways to Make the Meetings Industry More Green

Climate Week NYC speakers share tips for creating more sustainable events.... Read More

By Elise Schoening | September 30, 2019

Climate Week NYC to Feature Talks on Sustainable Tourism

The 11th annual event includes a new program focused on bringing eco-friendly solutions to the travel... Read More

By Elise Schoening | September 24, 2019

How to Help the Bahamas Recover From Hurricane Dorian

The Category 5 storm left a dire need for relief aid in its wake.... Read More

By Elise Schoening | September 10, 2019