Elise Schoening

Elise Schoening

Editor, Meeting News / Senior Editor, Northstar Meetings Group

Elise serves as Editor for Meeting News and Senior Editor for Northstar Meetings Group. She earned her B.A. in journalism and professional writing from The College of New Jersey (with a triple minor in communications, marketing and gender studies). She has written for the Asbury Park Press, NJ.com and Demand Gen Report. When she’s not working, Elise can be found reading a book or planning her next travel destination.

What Elise Covers

Domestic: New York, New Jersey, Delaware, Maryland, Virginia, West Virginia, D.C., New England (CT, ME, MA, NH, RI, VT)

International: Germany, Austria, Czech Republic, Russia, Scandinavia, Switzerland, Middle East (Dubai, Abu Dhabi)

Industry Associations: MPI, IACC, ICCA

Industry Segments: Med/Pharma, conference centers, convention centers, sustainability, DEI

The Latest From Elise

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The Latest Updates on International Gathering and Travel Restrictions
This country-by-country roundup features regulations on events and other updates as the international... Read More
By Elise Schoening & Lizzie Wilcox | December 28, 2022
Auction Raises $63,000 to Reward Hospitality Workers
Auction Raises $63,000 to Reward Hospitality Workers
The live portion was held at Northstar's Leadership Forum in Newport Beach, Calif., where three... Read More
By Elise Schoening | December 19, 2022
Moving the Needle on DEI: Strategies for Enhancing Event Inclusion
Moving the Needle on DEI: Strategies for Enhancing Event Inclusion
Wed., March 22, 2023, 2 p.m. EST... Read More
By Elise Schoening | December 11, 2022
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The CDC’s Latest Pandemic Guidelines for Travel and Events
The guidance covers what to do before, during and after an event to ensure attendee safety, as well as... Read More
By Elise Schoening | December 6, 2022
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Real ID Deadline Extended Until 2025
The federal initiative, which has been postponed numerous times, will require U.S. travelers to... Read More
By Elise Schoening | December 5, 2022
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Diversity 2.0: Moving From Pledges to Progress
Event industry experts share tips for effecting change around diversity, equity, inclusion and... Read More
By Elise Schoening | November 9, 2022
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Importance of Event Design, CSR Key Topics at Destination East
The annual Northstar Meetings Group event brought nearly 100 planners and suppliers together in... Read More
By Elise Schoening | November 2, 2022
Jason Dunn Selected to Lead National Coalition of Black Meeting Professionals
Jason Dunn Selected to Lead National Coalition of Black Meeting Professionals
Dunn, who became the first Black vice president at Visit Cincinnati, will leave the CVB to join NCBMP... Read More
By Elise Schoening | November 1, 2022
Events DC Names New President and CEO
Events DC Names New President and CEO
Angie Gates will step into the top role for Washington, D.C.'s convention and sports authority in... Read More
By Elise Schoening | October 13, 2022
The Tough Task of Booking a Meeting
The Tough Task of Booking a Meeting
Market compression, staffing shortages and rising costs are playing pivotal roles in choosing hotels... Read More
By Elise Schoening | October 5, 2022
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