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

Visit San Antonio Names Interim Leader as CEO Heads to Orlando
Visit San Antonio Names Interim Leader as CEO Heads to Orlando
Dave Krupinski, the bureau's COO, will take over in February while a national search is conducted to... Read More
By Sarah J.F. Braley | January 4, 2021
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Bowlful of Health
F&B experts say this food trend isn't going anywhere.... Read More
By Sarah J.F. Braley | December 21, 2020
MeetingJobs Merges With Cadre's Virtual Marketplace
MeetingJobs Merges With Cadre's Virtual Marketplace
The deal consolidates meetings industry job openings and freelance opportunities onto one central... Read More
By Sarah J.F. Braley | December 15, 2020
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Steve Moore, Head of Phoenix CVB, to Retire
Head of the Arizona convention and visitors bureau since 2002, Moore will leave at the end of March... Read More
By Sarah J.F. Braley | December 9, 2020
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Buying the Stage
This equipment is critical if you're taking the show outside. ... Read More
By Sarah J.F. Braley | December 9, 2020
Meetings Mean Business Launches Meet Safe Platform to Showcase Recent In-Person Events
Meetings Mean Business Launches Meet Safe Platform to Showcase Recent In-Person Events
The MMB Meet Safe platform has compiled stories and case studies of in-person events, underscoring... Read More
By Sarah J.F. Braley | December 4, 2020
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Soft Display Lighting
This decor is the perfect accessory for a fancy wintertime table.... Read More
By Sarah J.F. Braley | December 4, 2020
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Photographic Distancing
Here's a prop to encourage safe snapping.... Read More
By Sarah J.F. Braley | November 20, 2020
New Report from U.S. Travel Presents a Path for Business Travel Recovery
New Report from U.S. Travel Presents a Path for Business Travel Recovery
The document provides data, case studies and a timeline for recovery, with hopes to spur action among... Read More
By Sarah J.F. Braley | November 19, 2020
Color Outside the Lines
Color Outside the Lines
Play dynamic hues off of one another with this on-trend combo. ... Read More
By Sarah J.F. Braley | November 11, 2020
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