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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

Enhanced Four Seasons Resort Hualalai Will Reopen in December

The hotel will offer upgraded accommodations and amenities, a culinary academy, and a new golf... Read More

By Lisa A. Grimaldi | November 19, 2020

Incentive Pulse Survey Reveals Focus on the Positive for 2021

Nearly two-thirds of planners intend to hold their next incentive travel programs by fall 2021.... Read More

By Lisa A. Grimaldi | November 16, 2020

Incentive Industry Forecast 2021

A return to travel, digital gift cards and increased engagement are among the motivation trends for... Read More

By Lisa A. Grimaldi | November 16, 2020

Holiday Gift Guide for Clients, VIPs and Employees

Gourmet cookware, luxe mattresses and succulent crab claws are just a few of Incentive's picks for... Read More

By Lisa A. Grimaldi | November 16, 2020

Incentive Travel Programs Are Being Scheduled for 2021 and Beyond

Northstar Meetings Group's Global Incentive Summit online event pointed to signs of the industry's... Read More

By Lisa A. Grimaldi | November 11, 2020

How Destinations Are Engaging Planners in the Age of Covid-19

Updated Nov. 9, 2020. DMOs are holding online buyer events, educational series and digital networking... Read More

By Lisa A. Grimaldi & Alex Palmer | November 9, 2020

Planners Are Booking — and Meeting Again — in Mexico and the Caribbean

Northstar Meetings Group's Destination Mexico + Caribbean online event addressed successes and best... Read More

By Lisa A. Grimaldi & Michael J. Shapiro | October 23, 2020

ICCA Annual Congress in November Will Be a Hybrid Event

The flexible, six-week format will allow delegates to attend in person either in Kaohsiung, Taiwan, or... Read More

By Lisa A. Grimaldi | October 20, 2020

New Blueprint for Hawaiian Meetings Unveiled at I Mua Hawai’i Event

During the virtual trade show, Meet Hawaii previewed the guide that will give planners the state's... Read More

By Loren G. Edelstein & Lisa A. Grimaldi | October 19, 2020

IMEX Group Report Calls for Greater Sustainability in the Meetings Industry

The paper, the first in the organization’s #Natureworks series, emphasizes the need for events... Read More

By Lisa A. Grimaldi | October 15, 2020