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

2023 Convention Cities Index

Designed to help planners choose the best destination for their large events, this comprehensive guide... Read More

By Elise Schoening | June 12, 2023

Marriott Launches New Extended-Stay Hotel Brand

Project MidX Studios joins new brands from Hilton and Hyatt amid an explosion of growth in the... Read More

By Elise Schoening & Loren G. Edelstein | June 5, 2023

Selecting the Right Convention City Based on Costs, Safety and More

Wed., June 14, 2023, 2 p.m. ET... Read More

By Elise Schoening | May 16, 2023

The Latest Updates on International Gathering and Travel Restrictions

This country-by-country roundup features regulations on events and other updates as the international... Read More

By Elise Schoening & Lizzie Wilcox | May 11, 2023

SITE Partners With Northstar Meetings Group for New Emerging Leaders Event

The inaugural gathering, taking place April 20-22 in Louisville, Ky., aims to educate and connect the... Read More

By Lizzie Wilcox & Elise Schoening | March 30, 2023

Moving the Needle on DEI: Strategies for Enhancing Event Inclusion

Wed., March 22, 2023, 2 p.m. EST... Read More

By Elise Schoening | March 1, 2023

Convention Cities Index Dec. 2022 Interim Report

The latest CCi data tracks changes in room rates, safety scores and monthly flights across major U.S.... Read More

By Elise Schoening | February 7, 2023

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

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

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