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

Meetings Mean Business Coalition Set for International Expansion
Meetings Mean Business Coalition Set for International Expansion
The organization outlined its 2019 objectives at PCMA’s Convening Leaders conference.... Read More
By Michael J. Shapiro | January 7, 2019
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8 Tech Innovations for 2019
These cutting-edge solutions will fit nicely into a planner's toolbox.... Read More
By Michael J. Shapiro | January 7, 2019
Mexico's New Government Will Eliminate the Tourism Promotion Council
Mexico's New Government Will Eliminate the Tourism Promotion Council
All tourism-board offices outside Mexico will be shuttered.... Read More
By Michael J. Shapiro | December 7, 2018
Incoming Mexican Government Could Shut Down Tourism Promotion Council
Incoming Mexican Government Could Shut Down Tourism Promotion Council
The country’s tourism businesses fear a collapse, per local reports.... Read More
By Michael J. Shapiro | November 29, 2018
Facial Recognition Takes Top Prize in IBTM World Tech Watch
Facial Recognition Takes Top Prize in IBTM World Tech Watch
Developer Zenus and registration company Fielddrive share the honor.... Read More
By Michael J. Shapiro | November 28, 2018
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Deadly California Wildfires Prompt Hotel Evacuations, Closures
Travel waivers are in effect at major state airports; Malibu venues remain closed.... Read More
By Michael J. Shapiro | November 12, 2018
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Marriott Strikes Settled in Detroit, Oakland
Despite agreements, 7,000+ Marriott hotel workers continue job action in six cities.... Read More
By Michael J. Shapiro | November 8, 2018
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MGM and Caesars to Merge? The Rumor Mill Says 'Maybe'
The gaming giants are evaluating the possibility, according to industry sources.... Read More
By Michael J. Shapiro | November 6, 2018
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Transformative Trade Show Tech
Cutting edge advances such as facial recognition, chatbots, holograms and more are coming to a trade... Read More
By Michael J. Shapiro | November 1, 2018
Hotel Companies Crank Up Courtship of Planners
Market forces are helping to drive initiatives and innovations for group business.... Read More
By Michael J. Shapiro | October 26, 2018
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