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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

Hoshino Resorts Debuts First Hoshinoya Resort in Taiwan

The Japanese hotelier is preparing additional openings in Japan.... Read More

By Michael J. Shapiro | July 2, 2019

Hoshino Resorts Debuts First Hoshinoya Resort in Taiwan

The Japanese hotelier is preparing additional openings in Japan.... Read More

By Michael J. Shapiro | July 2, 2019

Michael Dominguez Will Cover Familiar Ground at ALHI

The former MGM Resorts executive will continue to work closely with the hospitality company.... Read More

By Michael J. Shapiro | June 21, 2019

Napa Vineyard Inn Renovated and Rebranded as the Setting Inn Napa Valley

The winery by the same name, the Setting Wines, has remodeled the farmhouse to offer a unique wine... Read More

By Michael J. Shapiro | June 11, 2019

Napa Vineyard Inn Renovated and Rebranded as the Setting Inn Napa Valley

The winery by the same name, the Setting Wines, has remodeled the farmhouse to offer a unique wine... Read More

By Michael J. Shapiro | June 11, 2019

Quintana Roo

Debuts and upgrades abound in Mexico's Cancún and Riviera Maya.... Read More

By Michael J. Shapiro | June 7, 2019

Reno-Tahoe

Latest updates of meeting attractions, including The Row, Nugget Event Center and more.... Read More

By Michael J. Shapiro | June 7, 2019

6 Event Apps to Enhance Your Next Meeting

Six new tools that can help meeting planners run a better conference.... Read More

By Michael J. Shapiro | June 7, 2019

Why Mexico Is a Great Fit for Incentive Groups

High-end travel offerings in Los Cabos, Cancun, Riviera Nayarit and beyond.... Read More

By Michael J. Shapiro | May 15, 2019

Michael McCormick Steps Down From GBTA's Top Post

The group's former Allied Council president Scott Solombrino is the new executive director and COO.... Read More

By Michael J. Shapiro | April 29, 2019