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

Destination DC Says City Is Safe Despite Trump's Claims

CVB president Elliott Ferguson addresses recent comments from the White House and the deployment of... Read More

By Elise Schoening | August 19, 2025

International Attendance Drives Boston Biotech Turnout

More than 9,300 people traveled from oversees for the BIO Convention, an event estimated to have a... Read More

By Elise Schoening | July 17, 2025

42 Percent of CVBs Say Their Funding Is at Risk

New research from Destinations International examines how the responsibilities and challenges of... Read More

By Elise Schoening | July 11, 2025

Explore St. Louis CEO Discusses What's Next for the City

Brad Dean says MPI's World Education Congress will produce millions of dollars in economic impact for... Read More

By Elise Schoening | July 9, 2025

MPI Welcomes 1,900 Event Profs to St. Louis for 2025 WEC

This year's World Education Congress featured more than 113 educational sessions and 165 speakers.... Read More

By Elise Schoening | June 23, 2025

IACC Releases 2025 Meeting Room of the Future Report

New research shows location and F&B are top considerations in the site-selection process, while... Read More

By Elise Schoening | June 17, 2025

New York City Downgrades 2025 Tourism Forecast

The city is projecting 64.1 million visitors this year, down from 67.2 million in its original... Read More

By Elise Schoening | May 9, 2025

6 Tips for Planning a Cost-Effective and Sustainable Event

Going green actually can be good for your meeting's budget.... Read More

By Elise Schoening | April 22, 2025

Boosting Attendee Engagement: Strategies That Work

Get tips for turning passive attendees into active participants without breaking the bank.... Read More

By Elise Schoening | April 14, 2025

Smart Strategies for Making Your Events More Accessible

From the registration process to staff training and emergency preparedness, these tips help ensure... Read More

By Elise Schoening | April 8, 2025