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

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
Northstar's Newest Event Showcases Strength of Midwest Meetings
Northstar's Newest Event Showcases Strength of Midwest Meetings
The first-ever Destination Midwest connected planners and suppliers for three days of networking,... Read More
By Elise Schoening | September 2, 2022
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What's New for Meetings in Las Vegas and Atlantic City
The destinations are readying for more meetings business by investing in new developments and... Read More
By Michael J. Shapiro & Elise Schoening | August 3, 2022
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Industry Leaders Band Together for New Sustainable Travel Coalition
The coalition, created by the U.S. Travel Association, includes executives from top hotel brands,... Read More
By Elise Schoening | July 26, 2022
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