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

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Philadelphia CVB Appoints Chief Health Advisor, Launches Health Pledge
The new measures aim to provide reassurance and guidance to planners in the wake of COVID-19.... Read More
By Lisa A. Grimaldi | July 9, 2020
Destinations Introduce Hygiene Certifications in Response to COVID-19 Concerns
Destinations Introduce Hygiene Certifications in Response to COVID-19 Concerns
Updated July 7, 2020. Singapore, Abu Dhabi and Portugal have all launched programs that standardize... Read More
By Alex Palmer & Lisa A. Grimaldi | July 7, 2020
September's IMEX America 2020 Is Cancelled
September's IMEX America 2020 Is Cancelled
The IMEX Group announced the decision with "great regret an disappointment."... Read More
By Lisa A. Grimaldi | June 10, 2020
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How Incentives and Events are Adapting to the Pandemic and Other Disruptors
A new IRF report looks at where the industry stands now and offers advice for recovery.... Read More
By Lisa A. Grimaldi | June 5, 2020
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Hotels, Convention Centers Damaged as Violent Protests Continue in U.S. Cities
Venues in Atlanta, Indianapolis and Washington, D.C., are among those affected during the past week.... Read More
By Lisa A. Grimaldi | June 2, 2020
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Destinations International Names 5 Hall of Fame Inductees for 2020
The organization also presented its annual Destination Organization Leadership Award to San... Read More
By Lisa A. Grimaldi | June 2, 2020
Webcast: How Event F&B Will Change After COVID-19
Webcast: How Event F&B Will Change After COVID-19
Wed., June 17, 2020 2:00 PM EDT... Read More
By Lisa A. Grimaldi | June 1, 2020
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U.S. Travel Supports New Pandemic Insurance Bill
Rep. Carolyn Maloney has called for the creation of a federal Pandemic Risk Reinsurance Program to... Read More
By Lisa A. Grimaldi | May 27, 2020
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U.S., Paris Are Most Popular Destinations for Association Conferences
The latest annual ICCA rankings reveal the countries and cities that hosted the most international... Read More
By Lisa A. Grimaldi | May 12, 2020
Custom Webcast: How to Pivot an Incentive Program
Custom Webcast: How to Pivot an Incentive Program
Thurs, May 28, 2020 2:00 PM EDT... Read More
By Lisa A. Grimaldi | May 7, 2020
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