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

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...‘Priority gaps between associations and host citiesJanuary 28, 2022‘Priority gaps between associations and host citiesBy James LancasterThere is a ‘significant gap’ between what associations think destination marketing organisations...Deep Dive S4EP1: The metaverse wont happen Marc MekkiJanuary 26, 2022Deep Dive S4EP1: The metaverse wont happen Marc MekkiBy James LancasterJames Lancaster interviews new AMI columnist Marc Mekki about the function of associations in a...Braaten steps into leadership role at InterprefyJanuary 26, 2022Braaten steps into leadership role at InterprefyBy James LancasterOddmund Braaten has been appointed CEO of Interprefy, the Zurich-based remote simultaneous...Dubai hails robust performance with strong event pipelineJanuary 25, 2022Dubai hails robust performance with strong event pipelineBy James LancasterDubai Business Events, the city's official convention bureau, secured 120 meetings last year as the...UK axes Covid tests for fully vaccinated travellersJanuary 25, 2022UK axes Covid tests for fully vaccinated travellersBy James LancasterAll Covid testing requirements will be removed for fully vaccinated travellers to the UK from next...UAE: historic exhibition gets stamp of approvalJanuary 24, 2022UAE: historic exhibition gets stamp of approvalBy James LancasterThe first international philatelic exhibition in the UAE was held in Dubai....Medical content provider acquires virtual event platformJanuary 20, 2022Medical content provider acquires virtual event platformBy James LancasterBroadcastMed, a provider of medical content with 1.7 million doctors on its database, has snapped up...Covid passes for events to end in England from next weekJanuary 19, 2022Covid passes for events to end in England from next weekBy James LancasterThe UK prime minister has announced the end of England’s Plan B measures with Covid passports for...Organisers eye legacy as London win Ecocity World SummitJanuary 18, 2022Organisers eye legacy as London win Ecocity World SummitBy James LancasterLondon has won a bid to host the biennial Ecocity World Summit....Conferenceemcees.com launches with host of international clientsJanuary 17, 2022Conferenceemcees.com launches with host of international clientsBy James LancasterConferenceemcees.com, a global network of professional conference emcees, moderators, and facilitators...Vienna to host PCMAs flagship EMEA meetingJanuary 17, 2022Vienna to host PCMAs flagship EMEA meetingBy James LancasterPCMA, the US-based association for professional convention managers, will be holding its Convening...ICC Belfast wins green meeting venue awardJanuary 13, 2022ICC Belfast wins green meeting venue awardBy James LancasterThe International Convention Centre (ICC) Belfast has won an environmental award....Load More from James Lancaster
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"You can lose control of the story in minutes"
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Austria Center Vienna boosts energy resilience with major solar investment
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KLCC secures 19 international conferences for 2026
Destinations
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Vishakha Kumar appointed executive director and CEO of the ISTH
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