Lisa A. Grimaldi

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

Motivation Excellence Acquires Viktor Incentives and Meetings
Motivation Excellence Acquires Viktor Incentives and Meetings
The expanded company will continue to create incentive travel, meetings, events, and reward and... Read More
By Lisa A. Grimaldi | January 13, 2022
Destinations International Appoints Jane Cunningham Director of European Engagement
Destinations International Appoints Jane Cunningham Director of European Engagement
The industry veteran formerly served as director of community engagement for BestCities Global... Read More
By Lisa A. Grimaldi | January 7, 2022
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IMEX in Frankfurt 2022 Postponed Due to Rise of Omicron
Given the uncertainty around gathering and travel restrictions, the meetings industry trade show will... Read More
By Lisa A. Grimaldi | January 6, 2022
2022 Starts With Déjà Vu, But Confidence That Business Events Will Be Strong by Spring
2022 Starts With Déjà Vu, But Confidence That Business Events Will Be Strong by Spring
While January began with some cancellations and changes, meeting planners see the Covid surge as a... Read More
By Loren G. Edelstein & Lisa A. Grimaldi | January 5, 2022
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Destinations International Commits to Dates for In-Person Meetings in 2022
Three of the CVB organization's meetings, including the annual convention, will be held in Canada.... Read More
By Lisa A. Grimaldi | December 20, 2021
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Felipe Garcia Selected as President and CEO of Visit Tucson
The CVB veteran has served as its interim director since October.... Read More
By Lisa A. Grimaldi | December 20, 2021
Destination Texas 2021 in Pictures
Destination Texas 2021 in Pictures
Sixty planners and suppliers gathered in the charming city of Grapevine for two days of appointments... Read More
By Lisa A. Grimaldi | December 16, 2021
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David Peckinpaugh Named President and CEO of Maritz Holdings
Currently the head of Maritz Global Events, Peckinpaugh is the first person outside of the Maritz... Read More
By Lisa A. Grimaldi | December 16, 2021
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Outlook and Budgets for 2022 Incentive Programs on the Rise
A new Incentive Research Foundation study reveals gift, gift-card and event-gifting trends for North... Read More
By Lisa A. Grimaldi | December 14, 2021
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IMEX America Wraps Up 2021 Edition on a High Note
New dates for the 2022 show were announced during the event.... Read More
By Lisa A. Grimaldi | December 6, 2021
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