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

Next-Level Trade Show Technology
Next-Level Trade Show Technology
While show organizers and exhibitors might be impressed by the latest and greatest, it's important to... Read More
By Michael J. Shapiro | January 7, 2020
International SOS World Map Natural Disasters
International SOS: 2020 Travel Risk Outlook and Top 10 Threats
Geopolitical concerns are number one on the list of top 10 health and security risks.... Read More
By Michael J. Shapiro | December 27, 2019
2020 Meetings and Events Industry Forecast
2020 Meetings and Events Industry Forecast
Event planners offer optimistic predictions, despite economic headwinds.... Read More
By Michael J. Shapiro | November 7, 2019
reno meetings guide 2
Reno/Tahoe
The Reno-Tahoe area is a destination with wide-ranging options, offering both a city with gaming... Read More
By Michael J. Shapiro | November 5, 2019
Element Hotels to Add Apartment-Like Lodging to All New Properties
Element Hotels to Add Apartment-Like Lodging to All New Properties
The four-bedroom "Studio Commons" concept offers residential-style communal living for small groups.... Read More
By Michael J. Shapiro | November 1, 2019
Marriott to Acquire All-Inclusive, Barbados-based Elegant Hotels Group
The deal bolsters Marriott's entry earlier this year into the all-inclusive resort category.... Read More
By Michael J. Shapiro | October 21, 2019
Webcast: Managing Attendees’ Dietary Restrictions
Webcast: Managing Attendees’ Dietary Restrictions
Thu, Dec 12, 2019 2:00 PM EDT... Read More
By Michael J. Shapiro | October 17, 2019
New York Tops CWT's Top 10 Meetings & Events Cities for 2020
New York Tops CWT's Top 10 Meetings & Events Cities for 2020
San Francisco and Chicago come in second and third, respectively.... Read More
By Michael J. Shapiro | September 10, 2019
What's New for Gaming Resorts and Destinations
New gaming for groups, from the many new developments in Las Vegas to expanding offerings in... Read More
By Michael J. Shapiro | August 8, 2019
Orlando Cvent top meeting destination
Cvent Releases Top Destinations for Meetings Business in 2018
Orlando again tops the U.S. list, followed by Las Vegas and Chicago.... Read More
By Michael J. Shapiro | July 18, 2019
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