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

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
State-by-State Updates on Covid-19 Restrictions
State-by-State Updates on Covid-19 Restrictions
The latest updates on restrictions for events and travel, including details on state reopenings and... Read More
By Elise Schoening & Lizzie Wilcox | July 12, 2022
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Meetings Volume Continues Steady Climb
June's numbers represent a 17 percent increase over May, and a 334 percent rise year-over-year.... Read More
By Elise Schoening | July 8, 2022
The 2022 Switzerland Meeting Trophy: A Fam Trip Unlike Any Other
The 2022 Switzerland Meeting Trophy: A Fam Trip Unlike Any Other
A chocolate museum and a trip to the Swiss Alps were among the highlights of the program, which... Read More
By Elise Schoening | July 7, 2022
2022 Convention Cities Index
2022 Convention Cities Index
Rising hotel costs, changes in airlift are among key drivers impacting convention city... Read More
By Elise Schoening | June 8, 2022
Research Q&A: Understanding Shifts in Convention City Competitiveness
Research Q&A: Understanding Shifts in Convention City Competitiveness
Wed., June 8, 2022, 2 p.m. EDT... Read More
By Elise Schoening | May 23, 2022
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Travel Leaders Want Feds to Drop Covid-Test Entry Requirement
More than 260 industry groups signed a letter urging the White House to allow vaccinated air travelers... Read More
By Elise Schoening | May 6, 2022
The Essential Guide for Planning Safe Events in 2022
The Essential Guide for Planning Safe Events in 2022
Everything planners need to know about how to assess venue risks, prepare for common incidents,... Read More
By Elise Schoening | April 15, 2022
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