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

Alternative Venues for Small Groups
Alternative Venues for Small Groups
This webinar will provide ideas and strategies for planning high-impact events in unique and... Read More
By Elise Schoening | August 26, 2024
Exhibitions & Conferences Alliance Launches Advocacy Network
Exhibitions & Conferences Alliance Launches Advocacy Network
The one-stop digital platform will help business-event professionals contact policymakers and spread... Read More
By Elise Schoening | August 26, 2024
ASAE Names Annual Meeting Host Cities Through 2034
ASAE Names Annual Meeting Host Cities Through 2034
The flagship conference of the American Society of Association Executives could bring $15-18 million... Read More
By Elise Schoening | August 12, 2024
Informa Offers $1.5B to Buy Ascential
Informa Offers $1.5B to Buy Ascential
A cash offer is on the table to acquire the U.K. company that owns the Money20/20 and Cannes Lions... Read More
By Elise Schoening | July 24, 2024
David DuBois Retires From the Exhibitor Group
David DuBois Retires From the Exhibitor Group
The former president and CEO of the International Association of Exhibitions and Events became... Read More
By Sarah J.F. Braley & Elise Schoening | July 1, 2024
How Hotel Costs, Safety Factors Are Impacting Convention City Competitiveness
How Hotel Costs, Safety Factors Are Impacting Convention City Competitiveness
Wed., June 26, 2024, 2:00 PM ET... Read More
By Elise Schoening | June 1, 2024
ICCA Reveals Destinations With Most 2023 Association Meetings
ICCA Reveals Destinations With Most 2023 Association Meetings
The organization's annual rankings of cities and countries are based on numbers from 10,000... Read More
By Elise Schoening | May 15, 2024
Destination Toronto Appoints New President and CEO
Destination Toronto Appoints New President and CEO
Andrew Weir will helm the convention and visitors bureau beginning May 1, after 18 years on its... Read More
By Elise Schoening | April 29, 2024
Sundance Film Festival Considers Leaving Park City, Utah
Sundance Film Festival Considers Leaving Park City, Utah
The nonprofit organization has opened a request for information and will consider new locations to... Read More
By Elise Schoening | April 18, 2024
The Meetings Show APAC to Debut in Singapore
The Meetings Show APAC to Debut in Singapore
To be held April 17-18 at the Marina Bay Sands, the brand-new event has attracted 160 exhibitors and... Read More
By Elise Schoening | April 11, 2024
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