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

Dubai World Trade Center, Informa Group Launch Live Events Firm
Dubai World Trade Center, Informa Group Launch Live Events Firm
InD now features a portfolio of more than 40 major B2B shows.... Read More
By Lisa A. Grimaldi | January 20, 2026
Mixed Outlook for Corporate Incentive Gifts in 2026
Mixed Outlook for Corporate Incentive Gifts in 2026
An IRF study on merchandise, gift cards and event gifting reveals sunny optimism for these rewards,... Read More
By Lisa A. Grimaldi | December 11, 2025
ITA Group Acquires U.K., Dutch Events Firms
ITA Group Acquires U.K., Dutch Events Firms
The incentive company is growing its global footprint with the addition of C2events and Daymakers to... Read More
By Lisa A. Grimaldi | December 9, 2025
Budapest Rolls Out the Red Carpet for the Global Incentive Summit
Budapest Rolls Out the Red Carpet for the Global Incentive Summit
Northstar’s event for international incentive planners and suppliers was held Oct. 19 - 22 in the... Read More
By Lisa A. Grimaldi | November 17, 2025
Stretching the Dollar – Doing More With What You’ve Got
Stretching the Dollar – Doing More With What You’ve Got
Explore creative strategies and practical solutions for getting the most from your meetings dollars... Read More
By Lisa A. Grimaldi | November 17, 2025
How the Government Shutdown is Affecting Travel
How the Government Shutdown is Affecting Travel
Kevin Hinton of the U.S. Travel Association addresses the effects of long wait times, flight delays... Read More
By Lisa A. Grimaldi | October 14, 2025
IMEX America 2025 Draws Record Attendance
IMEX America 2025 Draws Record Attendance
The meetings trade show, held Oct. 7-9 in Las Vegas, attracted more than 17,000 global participants.... Read More
By Lisa A. Grimaldi | October 10, 2025
Ultimate Gift Guide 2025
Ultimate Gift Guide 2025
10 gifts to thrill your clients, customers and coworkers.... Read More
By Lisa A. Grimaldi | October 7, 2025
New Trends in Financial and Insurance Events
New Trends in Financial and Insurance Events
Our panel of industry experts will share the latest research on financial and insurance events, which... Read More
By Lisa A. Grimaldi | October 2, 2025
What's In Store for IMEX America 2025?
What's In Store for IMEX America 2025?
Ahead of the Oct. 7-9 Las Vegas show, IMEX Group CEO Carina Bauer shares thoughts on potential... Read More
By Lisa A. Grimaldi | September 30, 2025
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