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Lisa A. Grimaldi

Editor, Incentive / Editor, incentives & destinations, Northstar Meetings Group

I am the editor of Incentive and editor, incentives & destinations, for Northstar Meetings Group. A New Jersey native, I hold a B.S. in journalism from Boston University and a post-graduate certificate in magazine editing from Columbia School of Journalism. When I'm not catching up on my ever-expanding reading list, I'm adding to my wish list of new places to discover. Among my favorite travels thus far are Australia, Bali, South Africa, Panama and Colombia, but Italy — where my family still owns a home — holds a special place in my heart.

What Lisa Covers

International: Croatia, Montenegro, Belgium, U.K., Ireland, France, Monaco, Portugal, Italy, Turkey, Greece, Africa, Caribbean, Canada, the Middle East

Industry Associations: SITE, IMEX, IRF, DI, IMA, ADMEI, FICP

Industry Segments: Incentives, CVBs, financial and insurance, DMCs

The Latest From Lisa

SITE Appoints Rebecca Wright as Interim CEO

Wright held the same position for two years, until now-departing CEO Annette Gregg joined SITE in... Read More

By Lisa A. Grimaldi | October 5, 2026

Kimpton’s First All-Inclusive Resort Opens in Riviera Maya

The Kimpton Tres Rios, set within a 340-acre nature preserve in Playa del Carmen, Mexico, has 355... Read More

By Lisa A. Grimaldi | September 23, 2026

IMEX Launches Masterclass Series for Exhibitors

The three-part program aims to help sales professionals get the most ROI from trade show... Read More

By Lisa A. Grimaldi | September 21, 2026

JW Marriott Costa Elena Resort to Debut Sept. 30

The brand’s first all-inclusive property offers 415 guest rooms and 10,000 square feet of meeting... Read More

By Lisa A. Grimaldi | September 15, 2026

SITE CEO Annette Gregg to Step Down Oct. 1

The incentive travel association’s leader since 2022 is departing to become CEO of the World Trade... Read More

By Lisa A. Grimaldi | September 8, 2026

Royalton Negril, Damaged by 2025 Hurricane, Reopens in Jamaica

The property’s sister resort, Royalton Blue Waters, will begin welcoming guests again Sept. 15.... Read More

By Lisa A. Grimaldi | September 3, 2026

Marti Winer to Lead Hosts Global DMC

Winer succeeds Kurt Paben, who will serve as vice chair before retiring at year’s end.... Read More

By Lisa A. Grimaldi | August 27, 2026

Are Incentive Planners Getting the Most From CVBs?

New research from the IRF reveals that some organizers think CVBs only focus on large programs.... Read More

By Lisa A. Grimaldi | August 13, 2026

SITE Launches Three Incentive Specialty Certificates

The on-demand courses focus on psychology, risk management and wellness in incentive travel.... Read More

By Lisa A. Grimaldi | August 11, 2026

Destination Caribbean & Islands Showcased the D.R.

Planners and suppliers gathered in the Dominican Republic's new resort area of Zemi/Playa Esmeralda... Read More

By Lisa A. Grimaldi | August 7, 2026