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

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Nashville Convention & Visitors Corp CEO to Retire After 32 Years
The succession plan gives current president Deana Ivey the CEO position, as well, when Butch Spyridon... Read More
By Elise Schoening | January 23, 2023
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Northstar Travel Group Names Nick Powell Managing Director, EMEA
Powell joins the company with an extensive background in growing media and exhibition business across... Read More
By Elise Schoening | January 17, 2023
PCMA Announces New Acquisitions, Partnerships at Convening Leaders
PCMA Announces New Acquisitions, Partnerships at Convening Leaders
The association has added the Event Leadership Institute and the Event Marketing Association U.K to... Read More
By Elise Schoening & Michael J. Shapiro | January 17, 2023
Auction Raises $63,000 to Reward Hospitality Workers
Auction Raises $63,000 to Reward Hospitality Workers
The live portion was held at Northstar's Leadership Forum in Newport Beach, Calif., where three... Read More
By Elise Schoening | December 19, 2022
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Diversity 2.0: Moving From Pledges to Progress
Event industry experts share tips for effecting change around diversity, equity, inclusion and... Read More
By Elise Schoening | November 9, 2022
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Importance of Event Design, CSR Key Topics at Destination East
The annual Northstar Meetings Group event brought nearly 100 planners and suppliers together in... Read More
By Elise Schoening | November 2, 2022
Jason Dunn Selected to Lead National Coalition of Black Meeting Professionals
Jason Dunn Selected to Lead National Coalition of Black Meeting Professionals
Dunn, who became the first Black vice president at Visit Cincinnati, will leave the CVB to join NCBMP... Read More
By Elise Schoening | November 1, 2022
Events DC Names New President and CEO
Events DC Names New President and CEO
Angie Gates will step into the top role for Washington, D.C.'s convention and sports authority in... Read More
By Elise Schoening | October 13, 2022
The Tough Task of Booking a Meeting
The Tough Task of Booking a Meeting
Market compression, staffing shortages and rising costs are playing pivotal roles in choosing hotels... Read More
By Elise Schoening | October 5, 2022
Destination East: The Can't-Miss Event for Planners Booking Business in the East
Destination East: The Can't-Miss Event for Planners Booking Business in the East
More than 40 suppliers from Florida to Maine will meet one-on-one with planners interested in bringing... Read More
By Elise Schoening | September 26, 2022
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