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

Lackluster Jobs Report Is Surprising for Hospitality
Lackluster Jobs Report Is Surprising for Hospitality
Economists expected jobs to be added in July, but last month's labor data reveals job cuts, with some... Read More
By Michael J. Shapiro | August 7, 2026
Food Safety Alert: First Cyclosporiasis-Related Deaths Reported
Food Safety Alert: First Cyclosporiasis-Related Deaths Reported
The gastrointestinal condition caused by the Cyclospora parasite in at least nine states has been... Read More
By Michael J. Shapiro | August 4, 2026
Aligning Destination Selection With Event Objectives
Aligning Destination Selection With Event Objectives
Develop a site-selection framework that goes beyond just revisiting the usual suspects.... Read More
By Michael J. Shapiro | August 3, 2026
IBTM World's Event-Tech Lineup to Feature Live AI Demo Day
IBTM World's Event-Tech Lineup to Feature Live AI Demo Day
An expanded Event Technology & Services Zone, the IBTM Ignite start-up program and the new AI... Read More
By Michael J. Shapiro | July 30, 2026
Collaborating With AI to Solve Event Challenges
Collaborating With AI to Solve Event Challenges
Wed., Sept. 2, 2026, 2:00 PM ET Join us to workshop a real-world problem by crafting an AI solution in... Read More
By Michael J. Shapiro | July 23, 2026
Apollo Completes Acquisition of Questex and Emerald
Apollo Completes Acquisition of Questex and Emerald
The private equity firm is combining the B2B events, exhibition and digital engagement portfolios,... Read More
By Michael J. Shapiro | July 16, 2026
Cvent Unveils Rebrand at Record-Setting User Conference
Cvent Unveils Rebrand at Record-Setting User Conference
The Cvent Connect event that kicked off this morning in Nashville is the largest ever, drawing nearly... Read More
By Michael J. Shapiro | July 14, 2026
Eventbrite Owner Bending Spoons Goes Public With $1.7B IPO
Eventbrite Owner Bending Spoons Goes Public With $1.7B IPO
The Italian tech company, whose holdings also include Vimeo, Streamyard, AOL and many others, saw... Read More
By Michael J. Shapiro | July 2, 2026
The Hot List: 5 Things to Do in Yellowknife, Canada
The Hot List: 5 Things to Do in Yellowknife, Canada
Recommendations for before, during or after the event, hand-picked by our editors... Read More
By Michael J. Shapiro | June 1, 2026
Caesars to Be Acquired by Golden Nugget Owner Fertitta
Caesars to Be Acquired by Golden Nugget Owner Fertitta
Fertitta Entertainment, which owns the Houston Rockets and Landry's, will establish a major footprint... Read More
By Michael J. Shapiro | May 29, 2026
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