James Lancaster

James Lancaster

Editorial Director

AMI editor James Lancaster is a familiar face in the meetings industry and international association community. Since joining AMI in 2010, he has gained a reputation for asking difficult questions and getting lost in convention centres. Proofer, podcaster, and panellist - in his spare time, James likes to walk, read, listen to music, and drink beer.

The Latest From James Lancaster

florence davidJuly 19, 2023AWC23 Review: Associations face challenges in FlorenceBy James LancasterMore than hundred association executives gathered in Florence recently to learn from each other and...Northstar Travel Group launches The Meetings Show Asia PacificJune 27, 2023Northstar Travel Group launches The Meetings Show Asia PacificBy James LancasterThe Meetings Show Asia Pacific, supported by Singapore Tourism Board, will take place on 17-18...New Zealand is bidding for 90 meetings June 26, 2023New Zealand aims for record conference business next yearBy James LancasterTourism New Zealand (TNZ), the country's promotional organisation, is targeting a record $135m worth...ICC diversity awardJune 21, 2023Meeting venues recognised for successful gender diversity pushBy James LancasterLeaders at three of Northern Ireland’s best-known venues have been recognised for helping to create...marine life clown fishJune 20, 2023Penang first ASEAN city to host marine biodiversity conferenceBy James LancasterA conference exploring the health of our oceans is taking place in Penang, Malaysia, next month....Broadcaster Loren Christie takes helm at BestCitiesJune 12, 2023Broadcaster Loren Christie takes helm at BestCitiesBy James LancasterBestCities Global Alliance has appointed a new managing director, Loren Christie, who will start in...Glasgow meetings chief: “Association business could hit new high in 2026”June 9, 2023Glasgow meetings chief: “Association business could hit new high in 2026”By James LancasterAileen Crawford predicts association business will break new record in 2026 - eight years after...Positive impact graphicJune 5, 2023Cash prize for ‘incredible’ association meeting almost tripled to $20,000By James LancasterA cash prize of $20,000 *USD) will be awarded to the association that can show their event had the...Wellington ready to host bigger conferences as new venue opensJune 1, 2023Wellington ready to host bigger conferences as new venue opensBy James LancasterA new conference and exhibition centre in New Zealand's capital city promises boost to local economy...EU CVB NetworkMay 30, 2023Porto is first addition to network of 'compact' European citiesBy James LancasterA network of convention bureau representing smaller European cities has welcomed its first new member...vienna rooftopsMay 24, 2023Meetings back for good as Vienna tops ICCA RankingsBy James LancasterVienna has topped the ICCA City Rankings ahead of Lisbon and Paris...Cities 'selfish' to pursue own event legacy agenda, white paperMay 15, 2023Cities 'selfish' to pursue own event legacy agenda, white paperBy James LancasterAssociations should drive the legacy conversation, according to white paper by Hague Convention Bureau...Valencia cityscapeMay 11, 2023Sustainability ‘non-conference’ on events double billBy James LancasterDestination marketing professionals are promised an ‘extraordinary week’ when two events co-locate in...Planners optimistic about attendance levels, but ignoring long-term challengesMay 11, 2023Planners optimistic about attendance levels, but ignoring long-term challengesBy James LancasterA third of meeting planners expect attendance levels at their big meetings to at least match...Canada flagMay 4, 2023Canada turns to its visionaries to win more association meetingsBy James LancasterA network of luminaries will help Canada secure more international conferences....Nurse in face maskApril 25, 2023Education leader joins Melbourne Convention and Exhibition TrustBy James LancasterFounding CEO of Occupational English Test (OET) joins Melbourne Convention and Exhibition Trust...EICC chief executive Marshall DallasApril 17, 2023Edinburgh venue boss ‘confident’ industry heading back to pre-Covid levelsBy James LancasterEICC revenues were up 45 per cent to almost £12m last year as CEO says future looks rosy...Was 'failure to reinvent' behind E3 cancellation?April 6, 2023Was 'failure to reinvent' behind E3 cancellation?By James LancasterE3 – one of the world’s biggest video gaming events – has been cancelled, putting future in doubt....IAMCR president Nico Carpentier and UC Tumu Whakarae|Vice-Chancellor Professor Cheryl de la Rey formally signed the Memorandum of Understanding and UC’s commitment to supporting this conferenceApril 6, 2023Returning conference will highlight indigenous communicationsBy James LancasterMajor media communications conference being held in Southern Hemisphere for first time in 30 years...Capitol HillApril 6, 2023Meeting industry leaders return to Capitol Hill to talk policyBy James LancasterRegistration has opened for the Exhibitions & Conferences Alliance’s (ECA) 2023 Legislative Action Day...Load More from James Lancaster
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Austria Center Vienna boosts energy resilience with major solar investment
Destinations
KLCC secures 19 international conferences for 2026
Destinations
Arnott strengthens SEC's association team
Leadership
Vishakha Kumar appointed executive director and CEO of the ISTH
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