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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

Auberge Resorts to Open Susurros del Corazón Hotel in Punta de Mita, Mexico

The luxury boutique property is expected to open in late 2020.... Read More

By Michael J. Shapiro | March 1, 2019

IHG Purchases Six Senses Hotels Resorts Spas for $300 Million

The hospitality giant adds another luxury brand to its portfolio.... Read More

By Michael J. Shapiro | February 13, 2019

Kasa Hotel Riviera Maya to Open in June

The boutique property will be in Puerto Aventuras on Mexico's Yucatán Peninsula.... Read More

By Michael J. Shapiro | February 11, 2019

Aventri Rolls Out New Strategic Meetings Management Solution

The platform promises flexibility for a wide range of client needs.... Read More

By Michael J. Shapiro | February 7, 2019

DMOs Give Medical Meeting Planners an Inside Edge

How these organizations can help medical meeting planners tap into local resources.... Read More

By Michael J. Shapiro | February 7, 2019

JW Marriott Cancún Reveals US$40 Million Room Renovation

Upgrades include a propertywide room redesign, renovated lounge and massive menu of margaritas.... Read More

By Michael J. Shapiro | February 5, 2019

JW Marriott Cancún Reveals US$40 Million Room Renovation

Upgrades include a propertywide room redesign, renovated lounge and massive menu of margaritas.... Read More

By Michael J. Shapiro | February 5, 2019

Michigan

Emblematic of downtown Detroit's rebirth, the new Shinola Hotel is an adaptive restoration of two... Read More

By Michael J. Shapiro | February 4, 2019

American Express M&E Launches Simple Meetings Platform

Meetings Express connects clients to different tech providers based on region.... Read More

By Michael J. Shapiro | January 17, 2019

PCMA Seeks to Drive Change, Joins Fight Against Human Trafficking

The organization conveyed a new mission at its annual Convening Leaders conference.... Read More

By Michael J. Shapiro | January 11, 2019