Michael J. Shapiro

Michael J. Shapiro

Director of Content Strategy, Northstar Meetings Group U.S.

More than two decades ago my bio for DigitalFOTO magazine began, "Reviews editor Michael Shapiro loves the sushi." I guess I haven't changed much, but I've since traded camera reviews for event-professional content, covering tech, travel, Latin America and beyond, across NMG's brands. You'll still find me with my camera and hamachi, eager to embrace local specialties and the next adventure.

What Michael Covers

Domestic: California, Iowa, Nebraska, Nevada, Great Lakes region (Illinois, Indiana, Michigan, Minnesota, Ohio, Pennsylvania, Wisconsin)

International: Mexico, Central/South America, Spain, China, India, Japan, Singapore, Taiwan, Southeast Asia

Industry Associations/Exhibitions: AHLA, ASAE, GBTA, PCMA, IBTM portfolio

Industry Segments: Technology, hotels, third parties, business travel, airlines, gaming

The Latest From Michael

Redefining Luxury for Today's Events
Redefining Luxury for Today's Events
Wed., Nov. 4, 2026, 2:00 PM ET Creating unique, meaningful experiences will outweigh typical hallmarks... Read More
By Michael J. Shapiro | October 15, 2026
There's No Such Thing as Late Registration
There's No Such Thing as Late Registration
Freeman's Ken Holsinger shares highlights from the event management company’s new Trends Report, which... Read More
By Michael J. Shapiro | October 14, 2026
Bizzabo Reveals New AI Agents to Streamline Event Management
Bizzabo Reveals New AI Agents to Streamline Event Management
The event-technology platform is introducing five agents this week at IMEX America, purpose-built... Read More
By Michael J. Shapiro | October 12, 2026
Informa Acquires Clarion to Expand B2B Events Portfolio
Informa Acquires Clarion to Expand B2B Events Portfolio
The £2.24 billion (US$2.97 billion) purchase adds more than 100 live B2B events to Informa's lineup.... Read More
By Michael J. Shapiro | October 6, 2026
The Hot List: 5 Things to Do in Milwaukee
The Hot List: 5 Things to Do in Milwaukee
Recommendations for before, during or after the event, hand-picked by our editors... Read More
By Michael J. Shapiro | October 2, 2026
New Ideas for Working With Convention Centers
New Ideas for Working With Convention Centers
Join us for tips on getting the most from the partnership and for meeting your event objectives.... Read More
By Michael J. Shapiro | September 29, 2026
Stova Streamlines its All-in-One Approach
Stova Streamlines its All-in-One Approach
The event-technology provider has integrated Meetingselect for venue sourcing and will sunset its own... Read More
By Michael J. Shapiro | September 29, 2026
Caesars Stockholders Approve Merger With Fertitta
Caesars Stockholders Approve Merger With Fertitta
Fertitta Entertainment, which owns the Houston Rockets and Landry's, will establish a major footprint... Read More
By Michael J. Shapiro | September 24, 2026
'Unexpected and Concerning' AI Behavior Is Worth Talking About
'Unexpected and Concerning' AI Behavior Is Worth Talking About
The reports released by OpenAI might not carry the existential weight of the AI-takeover headlines,... Read More
By Michael J. Shapiro | September 21, 2026
Latest Rash of Tech Layoffs Hits Bizzabo
Latest Rash of Tech Layoffs Hits Bizzabo
The event-management platform is the latest tech company whose restructuring has resulted in layoffs... Read More
By Michael J. Shapiro | September 4, 2026
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