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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IMEX Group Launches PlanetIMEX Virtual Experience
Updated May 6, 2020, 12:10 p.m. EDT. The online event, which kicks off today, offers education,... Read More
By Lisa A. Grimaldi | May 6, 2020
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IRF Study: Majority of 2020 Incentive Travel Programs Are Postponed, Not Cancelled
Most of the rewards trips that have been delayed will take place in second half of 2020.... Read More
By Lisa A. Grimaldi | April 23, 2020
Destinations International Announces the 2020 Class of 30 Under 30
Destinations International Announces the 2020 Class of 30 Under 30
The annual list recognizes promising young destination marketing professionals.... Read More
By Lisa A. Grimaldi | April 16, 2020
How DMOs are Helping Their Local Communities During the Coronavirus Pandemic
CVBs in Miami, Tampa, Fla., and Little Rock, Ark., are going above and beyond to assist first... Read More
By Lisa A. Grimaldi | April 14, 2020
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Case Study: How a 500-Person Incentive Travel Program was Pivoted Into Motivating Individual Rewards
In three short weeks, Creative Group designed a series of extraordinary rewards and experiences to... Read More
By Lisa A. Grimaldi | April 9, 2020
Cutting Costs the Top Challenge for DMOs During the Coronavirus Pandemic
Cutting Costs the Top Challenge for DMOs During the Coronavirus Pandemic
Destinations International’s new poll reveals more than half of destination marketing organizations... Read More
By Lisa A. Grimaldi | April 3, 2020
Top Gift Card Trends for 2020
Top Gift Card Trends for 2020
Incentive's exclusive survey reveals dining/restaurant cards are the most popular.... Read More
By Lisa A. Grimaldi | March 31, 2020
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Amid Coronavirus Crisis, Orlando Rebooks More Than $371 Million in Convention Business
The Orange County Convention Center has rescheduled 14 shows thus far.... Read More
By Elise Schoening & Lisa A. Grimaldi | March 26, 2020
IMEX Frankfurt Cancelled
IMEX Frankfurt Cancelled
Organizers of the meetings industry trade show based the decision on uncertainty caused by German... Read More
By Lisa A. Grimaldi | March 11, 2020
Dream Hotel To Open in Turks & Caicos in 2022
The Bight by Dream Hotel will have 90 guest rooms and a private event space.... Read More
By Lisa A. Grimaldi | February 7, 2020
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