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

Choose Chicago Names New President and CEO
Choose Chicago Names New President and CEO
Kristen Reynolds, who currently heads Discover Long Island, will lead Chicago's CVB beginning next... Read More
By Elise Schoening | April 3, 2025
Sonesta Partners With MPI to Offer HMCC Verified Venues
Sonesta Partners With MPI to Offer HMCC Verified Venues
The verification enables the hotel brand and its venue employees to serve medical meetings better.... Read More
By Elise Schoening | March 26, 2025
Visit Baltimore Announces Interim President and CEO
Visit Baltimore Announces Interim President and CEO
Kireem Swinton, currently vice president of sales and customer experience, will lead the organization... Read More
By Elise Schoening | March 21, 2025
Tips for Managing Event Contracts in Challenging Times
Tips for Managing Event Contracts in Challenging Times
Adding verbiage that addresses price increases, staffing shortages, diversity and force majeure can... Read More
By Elise Schoening | March 13, 2025
Visit Baltimore CEO to Step Down in June
Visit Baltimore CEO to Step Down in June
Al Hutchinson has run the convention and visitors bureau for eight years and will stay on as a... Read More
By Elise Schoening | February 7, 2025
Best Practices for Accessible Meetings
Best Practices for Accessible Meetings
Expert strategies for guaranteeing all attendees feel welcomed and can fully participate in the event.... Read More
By Elise Schoening | January 28, 2025
Comic-Con Will Stay in San Diego Through 2027
Comic-Con Will Stay in San Diego Through 2027
Rising hotel costs had raised questions about relocating the convention, which draws more than 135,000... Read More
By Elise Schoening | January 16, 2025
How Niagara Falls Sets the Stage for Unforgettable Meetings
How Niagara Falls Sets the Stage for Unforgettable Meetings
Northstar's three-day Destination East event featured a voyage on the Maid of the Mist, as well as... Read More
By Elise Schoening | November 20, 2024
Brand USA Adds Four New Senior Leadership Hires
Brand USA Adds Four New Senior Leadership Hires
Angie Briggs, Chris Heywood, Janette Roush and Malcolm Smith will join the organization this month to... Read More
By Elise Schoening | October 14, 2024
Helping Hospitality Workers Impacted by Hurricanes Helene and Milton
Helping Hospitality Workers Impacted by Hurricanes Helene and Milton
The Above and Beyond Foundation is calling for donations to fund its urgent-aid program, which will... Read More
By Elise Schoening | October 11, 2024
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