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

42 U.S. Hotels Newly Opened in 2025

These distinctive properties are scheduled to debut this year.... Read More

By Lizzie Wilcox & Elise Schoening | October 27, 2025

Former Las Vegas Tourism Executive Passes Away

Rossi Ralenkotter served as president and CEO of the Las Vegas Convention and Visitor's Authority from... Read More

By Elise Schoening | October 10, 2025

Shutdown Has Cost the U.S. Travel Economy $1 Billion So Far

The U.S. Travel Association is tracking the real-time impact of the shutdown, which also is causing... Read More

By Elise Schoening | October 9, 2025

Destination East Event Showcases Appeal of Providence, R.I.

Meeting planners and suppliers spent three days exploring the Creative Capital, networking with their... Read More

By Elise Schoening | October 7, 2025

The Hot List: 5 Things to Do in Providence, R.I.

Recommendations for before, during or after the event, hand-picked by our editors... Read More

By Elise Schoening | October 7, 2025

Meeting Well: Boost Attendee Moods With Outdoor Activities

Getting meeting participants outdoors reduces stress and makes for a more memorable event.... Read More

By Elise Schoening | October 6, 2025

D.C. Expects 5% Drop in International Visitors This Year

After welcoming a record number of visitors last year, the nation's capital is working to counter... Read More

By Elise Schoening | August 27, 2025

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