Sarah J.F. Braley

Sarah J.F. Braley

Managing Editor

My favorite part of working for Northstar dates me, as I still adore putting together the print editions of Meetings & Conventions, which I joined in 1994 after eight years at New Jersey Monthly. My favorite destinations are Australia, New Zealand and Ireland. I hold a master's from the Medill School of Journalism at Northwestern and a B.A. in Journalism from the UMass Amherst. I am an avid reader; my favorite Peloton cycling instructors are Christine D'Ercole, Denis Morton and Jenn Sherman; and I live in New Jersey.

What Sally Covers

Domestic: Hawaii, Pacific Northwest (Alaska, Oregon, Washington), Rockies (Colorado, Idaho, Montana, Utah, Wyoming), N&S Dakota, Texas

International: South Pacific (including Australia, New Zealand, Fiji, Tahiti, Maldives)

Industry Associations: EIC, US Travel, SGMP

Industry Segments: Golf, independent planners, government meetings, spa

The Latest From Sally

Diversity Inclusion
EIC Releases Study on DEI in the Global Events Industry
The survey shows widespread dissatisfaction among event professionals, particularly minority groups... Read More
By Sarah J.F. Braley | October 12, 2022
Event Contract Conundrums
Event Contract Conundrums
The stressful state of hotel agreement negotiations calls for clear contract language that both... Read More
By Sarah J.F. Braley | October 4, 2022
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Architect Chosen for Expansion of the Fort Worth Convention Center
The project will add about 200,000 square feet of function space and a spot for a new headquarters... Read More
By Sarah J.F. Braley | September 20, 2022
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Taking Events Outside of Downtown Park City
Head east from the Utah town to find a host of event venues with spectacular views.... Read More
By Sarah J.F. Braley | August 15, 2022
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Increased Average Daily Rate Drives New Hotel Industry Forecast
STR and Tourism Economics also said occupancy numbers will not be as strong as predicted previously.... Read More
By Sarah J.F. Braley | August 11, 2022
Personalizing the All-Inclusive Meeting Experience
Personalizing the All-Inclusive Meeting Experience
Wed., August 31, 2022, 2 p.m. ET... Read More
By Sarah J.F. Braley | August 10, 2022
Seven Tips for Planning Successful Corporate Retreats
Seven Tips for Planning Successful Corporate Retreats
Taking small groups to remote locations will help get business back on track.... Read More
By Sarah J.F. Braley & Lizzie Wilcox | August 4, 2022
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Third-Party Event-Planning Firms Want You
The meetings and site-selection powerhouses came into 2022 with plenty of business and jobs to fill.... Read More
By Sarah J.F. Braley | August 3, 2022
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Houston Convention Center Gains LEED Gold Certification
To go from Silver to Gold, the facility addressed energy conservation, waste reduction, indoor... Read More
By Sarah J.F. Braley | July 19, 2022
Power Plant Emissions Supreme Court Ruling
Supreme Court Decision Could Slow Events Industry Sustainability Goals
With the EPA’s regulatory authority now limited, meeting professionals express concern over the... Read More
By Sarah J.F. Braley | July 1, 2022
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