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

Paris Olympics Drive Strong International Tourism
Paris Olympics Drive Strong International Tourism
Overall visitor numbers are in line with forecasts, according to the tourist office, Paris Je T'Aime,... Read More
By Michael J. Shapiro | August 13, 2024
Travel Remains Resilient During Market Volatility
Travel Remains Resilient During Market Volatility
Even with this week's roller coaster of the U.S. stock market performance and employment reports, U.S.... Read More
By Michael J. Shapiro | August 8, 2024
Groupize Acquires the Vendry Marketplace
Groupize Acquires the Vendry Marketplace
The booking and meetings management company will add the Vendry's marketplace of some 70,000 event... Read More
By Michael J. Shapiro | July 17, 2024
RNC Kicks Off in Milwaukee Amid Heightened Tensions
RNC Kicks Off in Milwaukee Amid Heightened Tensions
Just days after an assassination attempt on presumptive Republican nominee Donald Trump, the party’s... Read More
By Loren G. Edelstein & Michael J. Shapiro | July 15, 2024
Las Vegas Ups Its Game for Meetings and Events
Las Vegas Ups Its Game for Meetings and Events
Fueled by the success of major international sporting events, the quintessential gaming destination... Read More
By Michael J. Shapiro | June 14, 2024
Cvent Acquires AI-Powered Sourcing Platform Reposite
Cvent Acquires AI-Powered Sourcing Platform Reposite
The event tech giant's latest acquisition bolsters its sourcing database with AI-matching technology... Read More
By Michael J. Shapiro | June 10, 2024
AI Tools to Make Event Planners More Productive
AI Tools to Make Event Planners More Productive
Artificial intelligence is a game-changing technology — but how can it change your game in particular?... Read More
By Michael J. Shapiro | June 5, 2024
STR, Tourism Economics Downgrade U.S. Hotel Forecast
STR, Tourism Economics Downgrade U.S. Hotel Forecast
The significant adjustments to the 2024-'25 outlook reflect lower-than-expected lodging performance so... Read More
By Michael J. Shapiro | June 4, 2024
San Francisco Travel CEO Scott Beck Resigns Abruptly
San Francisco Travel CEO Scott Beck Resigns Abruptly
Board chair Anna Marie Presutti is taking the reins as interim CEO in the wake of Beck's departure; he... Read More
By Michael J. Shapiro | May 16, 2024
Marriott to Convert Japan's Unizo Hotels to New Brand
Marriott to Convert Japan's Unizo Hotels to New Brand
Fourteen hotels will become Four Points Express by Sheraton properties, marking the midscale brand's... Read More
By Michael J. Shapiro | May 7, 2024
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