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

ASAE to Develop Association Insight Center
ASAE to Develop Association Insight Center
The hub for industry data will offer research insights and evolving best practices for association... Read More
By Michael J. Shapiro | January 7, 2022
Event Tech Providers Aventri and MeetingPlay Merge
Event Tech Providers Aventri and MeetingPlay Merge
The two meetings management and virtual event platforms will eventually rebrand under a new name.... Read More
By Michael J. Shapiro | January 6, 2022
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Meetings Industry Forecast 2022
Signs point to a continued, slow recovery for events, and experts see reasons for optimism.... Read More
By Michael J. Shapiro | November 16, 2021
California's JW Marriott Desert Springs Reveals Major Renovation
California's JW Marriott Desert Springs Reveals Major Renovation
The Greater Palm Springs area luxury hotel debuted a redesigned ballroom, refreshed spa and new... Read More
By Michael J. Shapiro | November 11, 2021
Knowland US Meetings Recovery Forecast Hero
Meetings Volume Projected to Recover to 2019 Levels by 2024
Knowland releases its first U.S. Meetings Recovery Forecast, with predictions for event volume over... Read More
By Michael J. Shapiro | November 9, 2021
STR TE Forecast 2022 Update Recovery
U.S. Hotel Demand and Rate Could Near Full Recovery in 2022
STR and Tourism Economics have shaved a year off the rebound timeline with their new forecast update.... Read More
By Michael J. Shapiro | November 8, 2021
Event Trends to Watch in 2022
Event Trends to Watch in 2022
Meetings industry experts discuss expectations in 2022.... Read More
By Michael J. Shapiro | November 7, 2021
Meetings Volume Monthly Growth
October 2021 Meetings Volume Shoots Up by 30% Month-Over-Month
The average number of attendees at those meetings significantly exceeded the 2019 benchmark.... Read More
By Michael J. Shapiro | November 4, 2021
Video Suite Tools Bizzabo
Event-Tech Provider Bizzabo Buys Video Platform TeeVid
The acquisition will power Bizzabo's forthcoming Ultimate Video Production Suite.... Read More
By Michael J. Shapiro | October 27, 2021
Los Cabos Arch Tourism Rebound
Los Cabos Tourism Arrivals in Q3 Top 2019 Levels By 20%
The Mexican resort area welcomed a record number of international visitors in September.... Read More
By Michael J. Shapiro | October 25, 2021
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