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

United Shares Objectives of Proposed Merger With American
United Shares Objectives of Proposed Merger With American
CEO Scott Kirby offered additional details about an airline merger it seems American wants no part of.... Read More
By Michael J. Shapiro | April 27, 2026
Las Vegas
Las Vegas
New developments — and new meeting spaces — abound in a city that mixes hefty doses of business and... Read More
By Michael J. Shapiro | April 15, 2026
Stova Shakes Up Leadership, Names New CEO
Stova Shakes Up Leadership, Names New CEO
The event management technology platform has promoted former president and CFO Anupam Palit to lead... Read More
By Michael J. Shapiro | April 10, 2026
Chicago's New Tourism Improvement District Ups Marketing Reach
Chicago's New Tourism Improvement District Ups Marketing Reach
The establishment of a TID will provide a stable funding source for destination marketing and sales —... Read More
By Michael J. Shapiro | April 8, 2026
Fresh Ideas for Incorporating Wellness Into Meetings
Fresh Ideas for Incorporating Wellness Into Meetings
Join our experts for a conversation about helping participants enjoy your events on a wellness level... Read More
By Michael J. Shapiro | March 9, 2026
Civil Unrest Still Affecting Travel in Western Mexico
Civil Unrest Still Affecting Travel in Western Mexico
Many still are sheltering in place due to the violence that followed the Mexican federal-security... Read More
By Michael J. Shapiro | February 23, 2026
Paleontology Conference Bans Epstein-Associated Scientists
Paleontology Conference Bans Epstein-Associated Scientists
The U.K.'s DinoCon, an annual enthusiast event, is calling on paleontological organizations to take... Read More
By Michael J. Shapiro | February 11, 2026
Meetings Industry PULSE Survey Results
Meetings Industry PULSE Survey Results
The Meetings Industry PULSE Survey, launched in March 2020 at the inception of the global pandemic,... Read More
By Michael J. Shapiro | February 2, 2026
Slight Growth Still Projected for U.S. Hotels in 2026
Slight Growth Still Projected for U.S. Hotels in 2026
CoStar and Tourism Economics made minor adjustments to their hotel forecast this week during the... Read More
By Michael J. Shapiro | January 28, 2026
PCMA Convening Leaders Strikes Global Tone for 70th Anniversary
PCMA Convening Leaders Strikes Global Tone for 70th Anniversary
The association welcomed to Philadelphia more than 4,000 industry professionals,... Read More
By Michael J. Shapiro | January 23, 2026
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