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

Bizzabo Acquires Tech Companies
Bizzabo Buys Two Tech Companies
The event-technology platform has acquired the X.ai scheduling tool and the startup Whalebone.... Read More
By Michael J. Shapiro | June 3, 2021
Two-Thirds of AMEX GBT Customers Have Eased Travel Restrictions
Two-Thirds of AMEX GBT Customers Have Eased Travel Restrictions
In a new study from AMEX, 77 percent of managers said virtual won't replace in-person meetings, and 82... Read More
By Michael J. Shapiro | May 20, 2021
AHLA Relaxes Face Mask Policy at Hotels
American Hotel & Lodging Association Relaxes Mask Guidance for Vaccinated Guests
Hotel employees and unvaccinated guests should continue to wear face masks on property, however.... Read More
By Michael J. Shapiro | May 20, 2021
Cisco to Acquire Socio
Cisco to Acquire Event Technology Platform Socio for Hybrid Events
The technology giant will further enhance the capabilities of Webex to include large-scale events with... Read More
By Michael J. Shapiro | May 14, 2021
Stronger-Than-Expected U.S. Hotel Demand Drives Updated Forecast
Stronger-Than-Expected U.S. Hotel Demand Drives Updated Forecast
STR and Tourism Economics have upgraded projections for 2021, although they say full lodging-industry... Read More
By Michael J. Shapiro | May 11, 2021
Cadmium Merger Tech Puzzle
CadmiumCD Owners Merge Assets, Relaunch Platform as Cadmium
Symphony Technology Group has unified its recent acquisitions — CadmiumCD, EthosCE, Warpwire and... Read More
By Michael J. Shapiro | May 10, 2021
Visit Omaha Nebraska Rent for Recovery
Visit Omaha to Close Offices, Rent Meeting Space from Local Venues
Through its Rent for Recovery initiative, the CVB will support hotels and restaurants with its weekly... Read More
By Michael J. Shapiro | May 7, 2021
American Express Global Business Travel Acquiring Egencia
American Express Global Business Travel to Acquire Egencia From Expedia
The Egencia brand will continue as a digital-travel platform under the GBT umbrella.... Read More
By Michael J. Shapiro | May 4, 2021
Save Hotel Jobs AHLA Unite Here Legislation
Hotel Industry and Workers Union Unite to Support the Save Hotel Jobs Act
The new legislation seeks urgent support for hospitality employees who have been disproportionately... Read More
By Michael J. Shapiro | April 28, 2021
To the Dark Side? Why Meeting Professionals Are Working for Event Technology Platforms
To the Dark Side? Why Meeting Professionals Are Working for Event Technology Platforms
Meetings industry influencers are taking roles with technology companies. Will the trend bring... Read More
By Michael J. Shapiro | April 23, 2021
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