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

IBTM World's Event-Tech Lineup to Feature Live AI Demo Day
IBTM World's Event-Tech Lineup to Feature Live AI Demo Day
An expanded Event Technology & Services Zone, the IBTM Ignite start-up program and the new AI... Read More
By Michael J. Shapiro | July 30, 2026
Collaborating With AI to Solve Event Challenges
Collaborating With AI to Solve Event Challenges
Join us to workshop a real-world problem by crafting an AI solution in real time.... Read More
By Michael J. Shapiro | July 23, 2026
Cvent Unveils Rebrand at Record-Setting User Conference
Cvent Unveils Rebrand at Record-Setting User Conference
The Cvent Connect event that kicked off this morning in Nashville is the largest ever, drawing nearly... Read More
By Michael J. Shapiro | July 14, 2026
Eventbrite Owner Bending Spoons Goes Public With $1.7B IPO
Eventbrite Owner Bending Spoons Goes Public With $1.7B IPO
The Italian tech company, whose holdings also include Vimeo, Streamyard, AOL and many others, saw... Read More
By Michael J. Shapiro | July 2, 2026
The Hot List: 5 Things to Do in Yellowknife, Canada
The Hot List: 5 Things to Do in Yellowknife, Canada
Recommendations for before, during or after the event, hand-picked by our editors... Read More
By Michael J. Shapiro | June 1, 2026
Orlando Tops Cvent 2026 Meeting Destinations List
Orlando Tops Cvent 2026 Meeting Destinations List
The event technology provider's annual list, based on insights from sourcing activity on its platform,... Read More
By Michael J. Shapiro | May 20, 2026
PCMA Aims to Move the Needle on Event Sustainability
PCMA Aims to Move the Needle on Event Sustainability
The association has created the Convene 4 Climate advisory board, while this year's PCMA Convening... Read More
By Michael J. Shapiro | May 14, 2026
Enhancing and Measuring Event Sustainability
Enhancing and Measuring Event Sustainability
In a recent Northstar Meetings Group webinar, experts discussed key metrics and strategies for... Read More
By Michael J. Shapiro | May 8, 2026
U.S. Travel Report Finds Strong Future for Group Travel
U.S. Travel Report Finds Strong Future for Group Travel
New research released for Global Meetings Industry Day outlines the market's resilience despite... Read More
By Michael J. Shapiro | May 6, 2026
IAEE Completes Acquisition of Exhibitor Group
IAEE Completes Acquisition of Exhibitor Group
After finalizing the deal on schedule, the International Association of Exhibitions and Events... Read More
By Michael J. Shapiro | May 1, 2026
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