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

Cvent Acquired by Blackstone in $4.6B Deal
Cvent Acquired by Blackstone in $4.6B Deal
The acquisition has been completed, making the event-technology giant once again a private company.... Read More
By Michael J. Shapiro | June 15, 2023
Workers in Southern California Hotels Authorize Strike
Workers in Southern California Hotels Authorize Strike
The largest hotel walkout in U.S. history, according to the union, could occur in Los Angeles and... Read More
By Michael J. Shapiro | June 9, 2023
Average Daily Rate, RevPAR Rise in Update to Hotel Forecast
Average Daily Rate, RevPAR Rise in Update to Hotel Forecast
STR and Tourism Economics have upgraded the outlook for U.S. hotel performance, although profit growth... Read More
By Michael J. Shapiro | June 5, 2023
Disney Cancels New Florida Campus Construction Plan
Disney Cancels New Florida Campus Construction Plan
The decision to scrap the massive Lake Nona project and the relocation of 2,000 Disney employees was... Read More
By Michael J. Shapiro | May 19, 2023
Hyatt to Acquire Luxury Lodging Platform Mr & Mrs Smith
Hyatt to Acquire Luxury Lodging Platform Mr & Mrs Smith
The hospitality company intends to bolster its international portfolio by providing direct access to... Read More
By Michael J. Shapiro | May 1, 2023
First Look Research: Reimagining Exhibitions & Large Conferences
First Look Research: Reimagining Exhibitions & Large Conferences
This exclusive First Look Research report reveals event organizers' expectations, priorities and... Read More
By Michael J. Shapiro | April 24, 2023
Bizly, Cvent Roll Out Integration via App Marketplace
Bizly, Cvent Roll Out Integration via App Marketplace
Cvent users now can  embed Bizly into their meeting request forms, using that platform... Read More
By Michael J. Shapiro | April 20, 2023
U.S. Hotel Pipeline Shows Confidence in Meetings, Biz Travel
U.S. Hotel Pipeline Shows Confidence in Meetings, Biz Travel
The number of upper-upscale hotels under construction in STR's March pipeline report demonstrate... Read More
By Michael J. Shapiro | April 19, 2023
Chicago to Host 2024 Democratic National Convention
Chicago to Host 2024 Democratic National Convention
The DNC selected the city over competing bids from Atlanta and New York.... Read More
By Michael J. Shapiro | April 11, 2023
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Destinations International Partners With Groups360
The two organizations will explore ways destination marketing organizations can use technology that... Read More
By Lizzie Wilcox & Michael J. Shapiro | March 22, 2023
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