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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

IAEE Names Interim CEO

Cathy Breden will helm the International Association of Exhibitions and Events until her retirement... Read More

By Elise Schoening | September 26, 2023

Hopin Sells Event Assets to RingCentral

RingCentral will broaden its virtual event capabilities while Hopin refocuses on streaming technology... Read More

By Elise Schoening & Michael J. Shapiro | August 2, 2023

5 Unique Event Venues in Stockholm

From wellness retreats to rooftop bars and ice sculpting, these spots in Sweden's capital city are... Read More

By Elise Schoening | June 23, 2023