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

‘Nothing beats in-person’ as MWC returns to BarcelonaMarch 4, 2022‘Nothing beats in-person’ as MWC returns to BarcelonaBy James LancasterThe organisers of Mobile World Congress, GSMA, were celebrating a ‘vibrant and dynamic’ return to...Association bodies to collaborate despite cultural differencesMarch 3, 2022Association bodies to collaborate despite cultural differencesBy James LancasterAssociation leaders on both sides of the Atlantic have agreed to collaborate....Associations cancel meetings in Russia as scientists urge boycottMarch 3, 2022Associations cancel meetings in Russia as scientists urge boycottBy James LancasterUkrainian scientists have called for an international boycott of scientific conferences inside Russia...MPI suspends Russian chapter plans as industry toughens stanceMarch 2, 2022MPI suspends Russian chapter plans as industry toughens stanceBy James LancasterMeetings Professionals International (MPI) has said it will suspend business with any company in...What happened to the event materials used at COP26March 1, 2022What happened to the event materials used at COP26By James LancasterMore than 30 charities have benefited from materials used at last year’s COP26 as part of the positive...Ukraine: meeting associations struggle to find the right wordsMarch 1, 2022Ukraine: meeting associations struggle to find the right wordsBy James LancasterAnalysis....Why is the meetings industry so quiet on UkraineFebruary 28, 2022Why is the meetings industry so quiet on UkraineBy James LancasterIt’s been five days since Russia launched a devastating attack on Ukraine, a European democracy and...Association leaders hail end of Covid-19 restrictions in UKFebruary 24, 2022Association leaders hail end of Covid-19 restrictions in UKBy James LancasterAll remaining legal Covid restrictions in England are set to be scrapped, including the need to...Carola van der Hoeff Deep Dive templateFebruary 24, 2022Revenue diversification is the challenge - Carola van der HoeffBy James LancasterJames Lancaster talks to newly elected president of AC Forum, Carola van der Hoeff...Governments should use business events to stimulate recoveryFebruary 22, 2022Governments should use business events to stimulate recoveryBy James LancasterSome of the meetings industry’s biggest associations have published a white paper calling on...Gday again! Australias business event leaders on reopeningFebruary 21, 2022Gday again! Australias business event leaders on reopeningBy James LancasterInternational flights have been arriving in Australia for the first time since March 2020when the...Manchester steps in to host worlds young leadersFebruary 18, 2022Manchester steps in to host worlds young leadersBy James LancasterManchester will host this year’s One Young World Summit....IMEX reports strong demand as Germany eases Covid restrictionsFebruary 17, 2022IMEX reports strong demand as Germany eases Covid restrictionsBy James LancasterGermany will lift most of its coronavirus restrictions next month, although masks will still be...Association seeks advisors to steer sustainable growthFebruary 17, 2022Association seeks advisors to steer sustainable growthBy James LancasterA European branch of an international hospitality association wants experienced industry leaders to...Massive new convention centre gets go-ahead in DallasFebruary 14, 2022Massive new convention centre gets go-ahead in DallasBy James LancasterA new 230,000sqm convention centre will be built in Dallas, Texas....Nikki Walker deep diveFebruary 9, 2022Deep Dive S4EP2: There's a craving for face to face - Nikki Walker MCI GroupBy James LancasterAMI Editor James Lancaster catches up with Nikki Walker, Global VP Engagement - Associations &...Abu Dhabi: bureau teams up with Yas Island to lure big meetingsFebruary 8, 2022Abu Dhabi: bureau teams up with Yas Island to lure big meetingsBy James LancasterAbu Dhabi Convention Bureau (ADCEB) has teamed up with entertainment operator Miral, owner of leisure...For us by us - new association for black event profs launchesFebruary 3, 2022For us by us - new association for black event profs launchesBy James LancasterBlack event professionals are being invited to join a newly-launched association as it aims to “change...Meeting planners and association leaders hail reopening of EuropeFebruary 3, 2022Meeting planners and association leaders hail reopening of EuropeBy James LancasterThe steady return to 'normal' life across Europe has been welcomed by association and meeting industry...Daniels tasked with driving engagement at BestCitiesFebruary 2, 2022Daniels tasked with driving engagement at BestCitiesBy James LancasterBestCities Global Alliance, the legacy-focused partnership of convention bureaux, has appointed Tia...Load More from James Lancaster
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