Editor
Lisa Grimaldi is Editor, Incentives & Destinations, at Northstar Meetings Group. In her role, the award-winning journalist develops content covering incentives, destinations, meetings and events across the company’s print, digital and social channels, as well as its events and webinars.
Lisa serves on the boards of the Incentive Federation and Incentive Travel Council. She is also a member of the Society for Incentive Excellence and the Incentive Marketing Association, and serves on the education committee for Financial & Insurance Conference Professionals.
In addition, Lisa is a judge for several industry awards programs and is a frequent speaker at meetings industry conferences and events.
Date

Explore how airline partnerships can help make your meetings, conventions and incentives a success. Airlines may need to prepare for hundreds or thousands of additional travelers attending a single event, so early collaboration matters. Hear how carriers work with destinations and event organizers to create smooth travel experiences and get attendees where they need to be. Bring your questions and join the conversation.
Learning outcomes:
Learn how to secure the best value when booking air travel for meetings and events
Understand the current challenges affecting airlines and what they mean for event planners
Discover new routes, cabin classes and other developments shaping event travel

Meet the speakers for an informal conversation about how airline partnerships can support successful international events. Ask questions, explore their experiences at major North American airlines and discover how thoughtful planning can improve an attendee’s journey from the airport gate.