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

Visit San Antonio Texas Marc Anderson
Choose Chicago's Marc Anderson Will Head Up Visit San Antonio
Effective June 1, the Chicago CVB's current COO will become president and CEO of the Texas city's... Read More
By Michael J. Shapiro | April 19, 2021
InterContinental Bora Bora Resort Beyond Green
Preferred Hotel Group Launches Beyond Green Portfolio of Sustainable Resorts
The new brand represents a collection of 27 properties worldwide.... Read More
By Michael J. Shapiro | April 14, 2021
Monterey Conference Center Bay Hybrid
Venues Are Getting Ready for Hybrid Meetings
Convention centers and other facilities around the world are installing studios for events that cater... Read More
By Sarah J.F. Braley & Michael J. Shapiro | April 8, 2021
Aventri Launches Version 2.0 of Virtual Events Platform
Aventri Launches Version 2.0 of Virtual Events Platform
The event-tech company rebuilt the software to offer enhanced networking and provide a more... Read More
By Michael J. Shapiro | April 6, 2021
How to Celebrate Global Meetings Industry Day 2021
How to Celebrate Global Meetings Industry Day 2021
The annual day of advocacy is being recognized with both virtual and in-person events.... Read More
By Alex Palmer & Michael J. Shapiro | April 5, 2021
The Latest on Hotel Reopenings and Closings Due to Covid-19
The Latest on Hotel Reopenings and Closings Due to Covid-19
A look at movement on the hotel front, including job losses, hotel-company trends, bankruptcies and... Read More
By Elise Schoening & Michael J. Shapiro | April 5, 2021
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Business Looking Up for Battered Hotel Industry
As leisure business surges, executives at the Hotel Data Conference were cautiously optimistic about... Read More
By Michael J. Shapiro | March 29, 2021
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Rest Your Ears
This new headset sends sound through your bones.... Read More
By Michael J. Shapiro | March 12, 2021
Mobile Health Passport Hotels Travel Hyatt
Hyatt to Use Mobile Health Passport for Meetings
The hotel company plans to incorporate the VeriFLY + Stay mobile app solution for attendees.... Read More
By Michael J. Shapiro | March 10, 2021
Long Beach Bay Los Angeles California Reopening Plan
California Tourism Industry Lobbies Governor for Reopening Plan
Without guidelines in place for resuming meetings, business events and conventions, the state is... Read More
By Michael J. Shapiro | March 5, 2021
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