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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

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

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

Dubai’s Burj Al Arab to Close for 18-Month Renovation

The transformation of the flagship Jumeirah property was planned prior to the fire sustained from... Read More

By Lisa A. Grimaldi | April 16, 2026

Events Industry Leaders Join Maritz, MGME

Jim Russell is the new global head, business events solutions, for Maritz and Cindy D’Aoust has been... Read More

By Lisa A. Grimaldi | April 9, 2026

Four Seasons Yachts Set Sail

The luxury hospitality brand's first ship offers 95 suites, and 11 restaurants and lounges.... Read More

By Lisa A. Grimaldi | April 2, 2026

Drew Carter to Lead Incentive Firm One10

CEO Bob Miller will move into a new role as vice chairman of the company’s board.... Read More

By Lisa A. Grimaldi | March 5, 2026

The Hot List: 6 Things to Do in Inverness, Scotland

Recommendations for before, during or after the event, hand-picked by our editors.... Read More

By Lisa A. Grimaldi | February 27, 2026

SITE Announces 2026 Crystal Award Winners

The awards, which recognize top incentive travel programs, were presented during the association's... Read More

By Lisa A. Grimaldi | February 18, 2026

400-Plus Event Professionals to Attend SMU International

Highlights of the NYC event include keynotes by YouTube star Drew Binsky, and Monique Ruff-Bell, chief... Read More

By Lisa A. Grimaldi | February 10, 2026

Budgets, Geopolitics and AI Are Shaping Corporate Incentives

The new IRF Trends Report reveals challenges, changes for programs 2026. ... Read More

By Lisa A. Grimaldi | January 30, 2026