Northstar Travel Group Announces Promotion of David Blansfield to Executive Vice President, International & Meetings

New Role Reinforces Northstar¡¯s Commitment to Continued Global Expansion of Media & Events Brands

RUTHERFORD, NJ ¡ª Northstar Travel Group, a leading provider of media, events, and data solutions for the travel industry, announces the promotion of David Blansfield to the newly created position of Executive Vice President, International & Meetings. In this new role, Blansfield will lead Northstar's international strategy and execution, reinforcing the company's ongoing commitment to growing its presence in key global markets and expanding its influential event portfolio. In addition to his new responsibilities, Blansfield will continue to lead Northstar Meetings Group, guiding its strategic direction and growth.

"Over the last seven years, Northstar has invested in international markets, recognizing that travel is a truly global industry," said Jason Young, CEO of Northstar Travel Group. "Our media and event experiences in the EMEA and Asia Pacific markets provide essential information and guidance to travel professionals, helping to shape the future of the industry. With David¡¯s leadership and deep market expertise, we are poised to expand our footprint even further, ensuring we connect our audiences and partners in meaningful ways."

Northstar¡¯s growth in international markets has been driven by acquisitions and organic launches. In April 2025, Northstar will bring the Business Travel Show to Singapore for the first time, building on the successful launch of the Meetings Show in 2024. These initiatives are part of Northstar¡¯s broader strategy to grow existing brands, extend them into new markets, launch new brands, and explore potential acquisitions to support its global vision.

Since joining Northstar ten years ago, Blansfield has played a pivotal role in transforming the company¡¯s Meetings business. His leadership in launching new events, overseeing acquisitions, and developing innovative digital media products has positioned Northstar as a category leader in the meetings and events space. Blansfield's proven ability to connect with international audiences and drive business growth will be instrumental in accelerating the company¡¯s global efforts.

"I am excited to take on this new challenge and continue Northstar¡¯s journey of growth and expansion in international markets," said Blansfield. "Our events and content are uniquely positioned to support the travel suppliers and professionals in these regions, and I look forward to working with our teams to build on our past successes and create even more opportunities in the future."

As Executive Vice President, International & Meetings, Blansfield will oversee all international market strategies, ensuring Northstar¡¯s continued success and growth in critical regions worldwide. ?¡°David¡¯s new role will help each of our divisional leaders accelerate our global growth, strengthening connections and opportunities for our partners,¡± said Robert Sullivan, President and Chief Commercial Officer. ¡°As we expand, Northstar remains committed to delivering trusted content, impactful events, and driving success across the industry¡ªchampioning travel every step of the way.¡±

About Northstar Travel Group
Northstar Travel Group is the leading business-to-business media company providing information and marketing solutions for the global travel industry. The company owns fourteen media brands connecting 1.5M industry professionals through a comprehensive portfolio of digital, social, print and more than one hundred events in thirteen countries. Northstar Travel Group is owned by EagleTree Capital. Northstar Travel Group is based in Rutherford, NJ, and more information is available at northstartravelgroup.com.

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