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

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
Chip Rogers Resigns From AHLA, New Leadership Announced
Chip Rogers Resigns From AHLA, New Leadership Announced
Senior executive vice president and COO Kevin Carey is now serving as interim president and CEO of the... Read More
By Elise Schoening | March 6, 2024
The CDC’s Latest Covid-19 Guidelines
The CDC’s Latest Covid-19 Guidelines
News and updates from the CDC on Covid symptoms, prevention and travel safety.... Read More
By Elise Schoening | March 4, 2024
TAABF Launches Auction to Support Hospitality Professionals
TAABF Launches Auction to Support Hospitality Professionals
Supported by Northstar Meetings Group, the Above and Beyond Foundation's online auction will raise... Read More
By Elise Schoening | November 28, 2023
Accor Partners With UNICEO to Boost Corporate Events Ties
Accor Partners With UNICEO to Boost Corporate Events Ties
The hotel group will work with the international association's community of corporate planners to... Read More
By Elise Schoening | November 20, 2023
IAEE Appoints New President and CEO
IAEE Appoints New President and CEO
Marsha Flanaganan 11-year veteran with the organization, will step into the new role on Dec. 1,... Read More
By Elise Schoening | November 15, 2023
Lessons Learned From Maui's Disaster Response and Recovery
Lessons Learned From Maui's Disaster Response and Recovery
At Destination Hawaii, the first MICE industry event held on Maui since the wildfires, community and... Read More
By Elise Schoening | November 10, 2023
Lviv, Ukraine, Calls on Event Profs for Aid
Lviv, Ukraine, Calls on Event Profs for Aid
The Unbroken Emergency Summit, to be held as a hybrid event on Oct. 30, will mobilize meeting... Read More
By Elise Schoening | October 23, 2023
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