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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

Northstar Takes Destination Caribbean + Islands to Bahamas

The Bahamas Ministry of Tourism, the Nassau Paradise Island Promotion Board and Atlantis Paradise... Read More

By Lisa A. Grimaldi | July 10, 2024

Meetings Industry Mourns Passing of Didier Scaillet

The former SITE CEO also held leadership roles at organizations including Meeting Professionals... Read More

By Lisa A. Grimaldi | July 10, 2024

Atlantis Expands Its Roster of Celebrity-Chef Restaurants

Fieldtrip is the newest addition to the Paradise Island resort's expanding dining scene.... Read More

By Lisa A. Grimaldi | July 2, 2024

IRF Survey Reveals Incentive Winners’ Preferred Destinations

Among the findings, the new research shows that participants prize free time on trips.... Read More

By Lisa A. Grimaldi | June 5, 2024

How AI Is Influencing Corporate Incentive Programs

The Incentive Research Foundation's new studies reveal the potential benefits artificial intelligence... Read More

By Lisa A. Grimaldi | May 15, 2024

IAEE, MPI, and SITE Relaunch Global MICE Collaborative

The three associations will team up to deliver education at industry events including Northstar's The... Read More

By Lisa A. Grimaldi | April 11, 2024

9 Incentive Companies Honored with SITE Crystal Awards

The awards were presented during a gala ceremony during SITE’s Global Conference in Istanbul.... Read More

By Lisa A. Grimaldi | March 20, 2024

Top Incentive Trends in 2024

The Incentive Research Foundation’s annual industry update reveals that changing workforce needs,... Read More

By Lisa A. Grimaldi | February 8, 2024

Elevating Event F&B

Culinary pros will share the latest F&B trends and offer suggestions for impressing attendees with... Read More

By Lisa A. Grimaldi | January 22, 2024

Your Role in Sustainable Meetings

Wed., Feb. 21, 2024, 2:00 PM ET... Read More

By Lisa A. Grimaldi | January 17, 2024