Northstar Travel Group
Michael Shapiro is an experienced executive editor currently overseeing technology coverage at Northstar Meetings Group since August 2007. In this role, Shapiro consults on new initiatives related to technology and news content while previously serving as a senior editor covering various sectors such as the hotel industry, business travel, and medical meetings. Shapiro's diverse background includes contributions to multiple publications as a writer and photographer and editorship roles at notable companies, including serving as managing editor for Embedded Systems Programming and reviews editor for DigitalFoto. Shapiro holds a Bachelor's degree in Mass Communication/Media Studies from Penn State University, complemented by studies at The Australian National University.
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Northstar Travel Group
Northstar Travel Group is the leading B-to-B information and marketing solutions company serving all segments of the travel industry including leisure/retail, corporate/business travel, meetings and incentives, and travel technology. As the largest and most trusted travel media, information, and services company in the world, Northstar is committed to the growth of a sustainable, global travel industry. Northstar champions the industry tradespeople who celebrate human connection. We facilitate that connection through industry uniting events, content driven brands, and transformative data systems. We directly empower the decision makers who drive industry trends, the planners who shape dynamic events, and everyone in between. Northstar offers unparalleled depth of information and services to clients in every vertical segment of the travel industry through our award-winning media brands, proprietary content, research, technology and customized marketing solutions. At Northstar, we believe that our workforce should reflect the vast diversity of the cultures and communities that are experienced through travel. We know that our greatest strengths come from the people who make up our team, and we are committed to building and sustaining a diverse, inclusive, accessible and equitable culture and workplace. Our work is far from over – we continuously push to be better. We understand that diverse voices, points of view and contributions are at the heart of Northstar’s success and impact.