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

NCBMP Ramps Up Industry Partnerships
NCBMP Ramps Up Industry Partnerships
For the National Coalition of Black Meeting Professionals, collaborative efforts break down current... Read More
By Michael J. Shapiro | March 14, 2023
T and T Innovation Kitchen
JW Marriott Desert Springs Hotel Opens Private Dining Venue
T&T Innovation Kitchen offers groups a five-course tasting menu at the luxury Palm Desert, Calif.... Read More
By Michael J. Shapiro | March 9, 2023
What's Next for the Event-Technology Marketplace?
What's Next for the Event-Technology Marketplace?
Northstar Meetings Group will partner with Event Tech Live on its inaugural U.S. show in Las Vegas to... Read More
By Michael J. Shapiro | March 8, 2023
Screenshot of Hubilo and Fielddrive Leaders Online Accouncement
Event Technology Supplier Hubilo Acquires Fielddrive
The on-site event-tech provider for in-person events will form the backbone of the new Hubilo Onsite... Read More
By Michael J. Shapiro | February 24, 2023
Hotelier Outlook Check In
Hoteliers Name Supply and Cost of Labor Their Top Challenges
Group demand was named as both a challenge and a strength by hotel and travel professionals in STR's... Read More
By Michael J. Shapiro | February 16, 2023
JetBlue Takeoff AA Alliance Lawsuit
Justice Department Might Block JetBlue-Spirit Merger
The federal government reportedly is planning to sue to block the $3.8 billion deal.... Read More
By Michael J. Shapiro | February 13, 2023
Effective Strategies for Sustainable Events
Effective Strategies for Sustainable Events
Wed., May 3, 2023, 2 p.m. ET... Read More
By Michael J. Shapiro | February 13, 2023
Cvent Connect 21 Reggie Aggarwal
Is Cvent for Sale?
The event technology giant is exploring a sale to a private-equity firm, according to a Wall Street... Read More
By Michael J. Shapiro | February 2, 2023
Marriott small meeting instant booking AC Hotel Phoenix
Marriott Launches Instant Booking on Groups360 Platform
The hotel giant is the first to have a direct integration with the platform to offer Instant Book... Read More
By Michael J. Shapiro | January 19, 2023
PCMA Announces New Acquisitions, Partnerships at Convening Leaders
PCMA Announces New Acquisitions, Partnerships at Convening Leaders
The association has added the Event Leadership Institute and the Event Marketing Association U.K to... Read More
By Elise Schoening & Michael J. Shapiro | January 17, 2023
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