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

Curio by Hilton Resort to Open in the Dominican Republic
Curio by Hilton Resort to Open in the Dominican Republic
The property, set to open in 2028, will be located at Las Terrenas, on the island’s Samaná Peninsula.... Read More
By Lisa A. Grimaldi | May 21, 2026
SITE/Maritz Study Reveals Generational Reward Preferences
SITE/Maritz Study Reveals Generational Reward Preferences
Incentive travel is the top noncash motivator for all age groups, according to the landmark research.... Read More
By Lisa A. Grimaldi | May 19, 2026
Two Luxury Ski Resorts to Open in the French Alps
Two Luxury Ski Resorts to Open in the French Alps
A Raffles property will debut in 2028, while a new One&Only resort will open in 2030.... Read More
By Lisa A. Grimaldi | May 15, 2026
7 Tips for Rewarding Global Incentive and Recognition Winners
7 Tips for Rewarding Global Incentive and Recognition Winners
Planners should consider recipients’ local cultures, customs and economies when organizing... Read More
By Lisa A. Grimaldi | May 14, 2026
Four Seasons Mykonos to Debut in Late June
Four Seasons Mykonos to Debut in Late June
The 94-room property on the Greek island has four dining outlets and a private beach.... Read More
By Lisa A. Grimaldi | May 12, 2026
Hawaii CVB Launches Campaign to Counteract $300 Million in Tourism Losses
Hawaii CVB Launches Campaign to Counteract $300 Million in Tourism Losses
The March floods that devastated parts of the state saw visitor numbers and spending fall.... Read More
By Lisa A. Grimaldi | May 8, 2026
St. Regis Budapest Opens in the Hungarian Capital
St. Regis Budapest Opens in the Hungarian Capital
The 102-room property is housed in the city’s historic Klotild Palace.... Read More
By Lisa A. Grimaldi | April 28, 2026
Hilton Will Open Its First Curio Collection Hotel in the Bahamas
Hilton Will Open Its First Curio Collection Hotel in the Bahamas
Paradise Breeze Nassau will offer 125 guest rooms and 4,000 square feet of event space when it debuts... Read More
By Lisa A. Grimaldi | April 21, 2026
Measuring the Impact of Sustainable Meetings
Measuring the Impact of Sustainable Meetings
Now that you are greening your events, this webinar will help you gather the data you are producing so... Read More
By Lisa A. Grimaldi | April 20, 2026
IMEX Frankfurt Attendance on Track Despite Global Disruption
IMEX Frankfurt Attendance on Track Despite Global Disruption
Attendance numbers for the international meetings exhibition, taking place May 19-21, are on par with... Read More
By Lisa A. Grimaldi | April 20, 2026
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