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

Business events: Italy given nod for $520m compensation schemeAugust 31, 2021Business events: Italy given nod for $520m compensation schemeBy James LancasterBusiness events companies in Italy could have some of their Covid-19 losses wiped out under a €520m...Shopping for groceries riskier than attending a meeting report showsAugust 31, 2021Shopping for groceries riskier than attending a meeting report showsBy James LancasterYou are far less likely to contract Covid-19 at a business event than by carrying out day-to-day tasks...ASM Global to help steer Saudis international conference ambitionsAugust 31, 2021ASM Global to help steer Saudis international conference ambitionsBy James LancasterASM Global, the venue and event management company, has been given a major role in Saudi Arabia’s...Use EU Covid-19 certificate as global standard IATA urgesAugust 31, 2021Use EU Covid-19 certificate as global standard IATA urgesBy James LancasterThe EU Digital Covid Certificate should be used as a template by other countries to help speed up the...Wound care conference will be ‘great learning opportunity’August 27, 2021Wound care conference will be ‘great learning opportunity’By James LancasterAn international meeting of wound care specialists, being held in Malaysia, will help spread important...Association leaders look to 2022 2023August 26, 2021Association leaders target 2022-23 for return to overseas meetingsBy James LancasterAssociation meeting planners are eager to return to in-person events once Covid-19 restrictions are...All clear No spike in cases after UK business events pilotsAugust 23, 2021All clear No spike in cases after UK business events pilotsBy James LancasterThere were no reported transmissions of Covid-19 at either of the business events that took place as...Expo manager is first in China to scoop coveted designationAugust 6, 2021Expo manager is first in China to scoop coveted designationBy James LancasterA venue manager has become the first in mainland China to be recognised by an industry body....Climate conference president flies to 30 countries in seven monthsAugust 6, 2021Climate conference president flies to 30 countries in seven monthsBy James LancasterThe benefit of meeting in-person was thrust into the spotlight once again after it was revealed COP26...Queensland hopes cash injection will spur more in-person meetingsAugust 5, 2021Queensland hopes cash injection will spur more in-person meetingsBy James LancasterExtra funding has been pumped into Queensland’s business events industry to encourage more in-person...Dubai targets Expo to build on international meetings momentumAugust 3, 2021Dubai targets Expo to build on international meetings momentumBy James LancasterDubai’s business events sector has continued to build on its momentum as one of the first cities in...Melbourne hopes conference will inform mental health strategyAugust 2, 2021Melbourne hopes conference will inform mental health strategyBy James LancasterBusiness event leaders in Melbourne hope a meeting of 5,000 psychologists will have a lasting positive...Malaysia vows to boost awareness ahead of major blood congressJuly 27, 2021Malaysia vows to boost awareness ahead of major blood congressBy James LancasterA meeting of haemophiliac experts will return to Southeast Asia for the first time in 20 years....Europe: vaccine passports look more likely for conference goersJuly 26, 2021Europe: vaccine passports look more likely for conference goersBy James LancasterDelegates hoping to attend an association conference in Europe could be asked to produce a ‘Covid...Deep Dive S2: There are incredibly powerful arguments for meetings Martin Sirk.July 24, 2021Deep Dive S2: There are incredibly powerful arguments for meetings Martin Sirk.By James LancasterIn this episode of Deep Dive, AMI editor James Lancaster catches up with Martin Sirk, International...The IOC has revolutionised its bidding process: will associations do the sameJuly 22, 2021The IOC has revolutionised its bidding process: will associations do the sameBy James LancasterIn the end it was a formality, but that didn’t stop the celebratory firework display or the...Hosted buyer registration opens for IBTM WorldJuly 22, 2021Hosted buyer registration opens for IBTM WorldBy James LancasterHosted buyers can now register for the in-person element of this year’s hybrid instalment of IBTM...Sarawak event leaders target Q4 reopening after vaccine pushJuly 20, 2021Sarawak event leaders target Q4 reopening after vaccine pushBy James LancasterBusiness events leaders in Sarawak have slated a possible reopening of the industry in October after...Road to recovery: Darwin to host ecological restoration conferenceJuly 19, 2021Road to recovery: Darwin to host ecological restoration conferenceBy James LancasterScientists, practitioners, and policy makers involved in the restoration of the world’s damaged...Associations and suppliers to discuss inclusivity at Global ForumJuly 14, 2021Associations and suppliers to discuss inclusivity at Global ForumBy James LancasterInclusivity will be the overarching theme when association executives meet industry thought leaders in...Load More from James Lancaster
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