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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

Cvent Unveils 2025 Rankings of Top Meeting Destinations

The event-technology giant released its annual regional lists of the top meetings hotels and... Read More

By Michael J. Shapiro | May 21, 2025

Accor Is Developing a Global Meetings-Booking Platform

The new tech, scheduled to begin rolling out later this year, will provide online booking for 5,600... Read More

By Michael J. Shapiro | May 20, 2025

PRA Names Ariane Coldiron as CEO

The former senior vice president of corporate events at PRG will lead the business-events management... Read More

By Michael J. Shapiro | April 30, 2025

Cvent Acquires Prismm 3D Spatial-Design Platform

The event-diagramming technology formerly known as Allseated, which creates photorealistic... Read More

By Michael J. Shapiro | April 24, 2025

Greater Palm Springs Becomes a Certified Autism Destination

The Southern California destination has achieved the designation by providing a welcoming environment... Read More

By Michael J. Shapiro | April 22, 2025

Spirit Names New CEO

The carrier has tapped Dave Davis, who was president and CFO of Sun Country Airlines.... Read More

By Michael J. Shapiro | April 17, 2025

Government Meetings at Risk

Event professionals are feeling the effects of the U.S. administration’s abrupt policy shifts and... Read More

By Michael J. Shapiro | April 15, 2025

San Diego

San Diego's ideal climate, gorgeous bay and walkable convention area make it an alluring group... Read More

By Michael J. Shapiro | April 14, 2025

Chicago

Chicago combines cosmopolitan sophistication with Midwestern warmth and charm.... Read More

By Michael J. Shapiro | April 2, 2025

360 Destination Group Merges With CSI DMC

The deal creates one of the largest destination management companies in the United States.... Read More

By Michael J. Shapiro | March 11, 2025