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

Safe Movie Night Gathering
Safe Movie Night Gathering
Host a fun film outing that makes safe space the star.... Read More
By Sarah J.F. Braley | January 22, 2021
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Pressure Cooking Class
This “immersive” experience at the Ritz-Carlton, Grand Lakes, in Orlando, teaches a different way to... Read More
By Sarah J.F. Braley | January 21, 2021
Office Aromatherapy
Office Aromatherapy
  Welcome the new year with a new "room" scent.... Read More
By Sarah J.F. Braley | January 20, 2021
Elevate Your Cell Phone
Elevate Your Cell Phone
This clever low-tech gadget helps you integrate your devices for better communication.... Read More
By Sarah J.F. Braley | January 19, 2021
Stay Warm From the Top
Stay Warm From the Top
Here’s a stylish accessory you’ll reach for all winter long.... Read More
By Sarah J.F. Braley | January 15, 2021
Philadelphia's Temple University Launches New Undergraduate Degree in Events
Philadelphia's Temple University Launches New Undergraduate Degree in Events
The bachelor's program will cover risk management, sustainability, marketing, finance and logistics,... Read More
By Sarah J.F. Braley | January 14, 2021
Event-Contract Advice: Cancellations
Event-Contract Advice: Cancellations
Hospitality attorney Jonathan Howe addresses how meeting planners can get out of hotel contracts as... Read More
By Sarah J.F. Braley | January 14, 2021
Event-Contract Advice: Force Majeure
Event-Contract Advice: Force Majeure
Hospitality attorney Jonathan Howe addresses legal questions from planners as events are rescheduled... Read More
By Sarah J.F. Braley | January 13, 2021
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
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