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

Road to recovery: 20 000 delegates attend MWC (in-person!)July 12, 2021Road to recovery: 20 000 delegates attend MWC (in-person!)By James LancasterIt was one of the first high-profile casualties of the coronavirus pandemic, but Mobile World Congress...Do more earlier! Meeting planners told ahead of COP26July 12, 2021Do more earlier! Meeting planners told ahead of COP26By James LancasterMeetings and event professionals are being encouraged to take more, and earlier, action on climate...Membership: how to choose the right management systemJuly 9, 2021Membership: how to choose the right management systemBy James LancasterMost restrictions lifted on events as Austria welcomes radiologistsJuly 1, 2021Most restrictions lifted on events as Austria welcomes radiologistsBy James LancasterAustria has lifted almost all restrictions on events as infection rates plummet across the country....Penny Lion leaves Tourism AustraliaJune 29, 2021Lion departs as Tourism Australia focuses on local recoveryBy James LancasterTourism Australia has announced the departure of its executive general manager Penny Lion in a wider...ESAE elects visionary Morrissey as new presidentJune 29, 2021ESAE elects visionary Morrissey as new presidentBy James LancasterMike Morrissey, CEO of the European Cancer Organisation, was elected president of the European Society...Host cities: will the pandemic change the rules of engagementJune 25, 2021Host cities: will the pandemic change the rules of engagementBy James LancasterThe relationship between international associations and the cities who host their meetings has never...Malaysia: events industry rallies behind vaccine rolloutJune 22, 2021Malaysia: events industry rallies behind vaccine rolloutBy James LancasterBusiness events industry leaders in Malaysia have met online to help coordinate support for the...Jeff de ~Cagna deep diveJune 18, 2021Deep Dive S1: Jeff De Cagna on the problems of membershipBy James LancasterMembership is not going away, but it should not define how international associations build...Hybrid City Alliance: white paper explores multi-hub hybrid eventsJune 15, 2021Hybrid City Alliance: white paper explores multi-hub hybrid eventsBy James LancasterThe Hybrid City Alliance has released a white paper exploring the design, sustainability and risks of...Close up of business man buttoning suit June 14, 2021Dragons den New investment vehicle targets associationsBy James LancasterAssociation leaders might balk at the idea of ‘pitching’ for private investment, but a new vehicle...The Association Contrarian: associations don’t ‘belong’ to their membersJune 7, 2021The Association Contrarian: associations don’t ‘belong’ to their membersBy James LancasterAs a follow-up to his first column, ami columnist Jeff De Cagna takes a scalpel to some of the...Life sciences conferences promise healthy recovery for QuébecJune 6, 2021Life sciences conferences promise healthy recovery for QuébecBy James LancasterQuébec is proving an irresistible draw for organisers of life science conferences....Webinar: Dont bank on it! Creating robust revenue streamsMay 28, 2021Webinar: Dont bank on it! Creating robust revenue streamsBy James LancasterThe coronavirus pandemic – and the suspension of in-person meetings – has forced associations to look...More delegates less money – ICCA statistics reveal typical lockdown meetingMay 27, 2021More delegates less money – ICCA statistics reveal typical lockdown meetingBy James LancasterThe average association meeting was 50 per cent BIGGER last year – but only because they happened...Deadline approaches for $7 500 association legacy awardMay 24, 2021Deadline approaches for $7 500 association legacy awardBy James LancasterAssociations who can demonstrate how their meetings  - past, future or present -  are benefiting wider...UK: 15 people out of 60 000 test positive for Covid-19 after pilot eventsMay 23, 2021UK: 15 people out of 60 000 test positive for Covid-19 after pilot eventsBy James LancasterJust 15 people out of 60,000 tested positive for Covid-19 following attendance at one of nine Events...Singapore: WEF cancellation highlights hard task for organisersMay 19, 2021Singapore: WEF cancellation highlights hard task for organisersBy James LancasterThe scale of the challenge facing event organisers was once again laid bare this week when the World...Ferguson wants to reignite Edinburghs hospitality sectorMay 18, 2021Ferguson wants to reignite Edinburghs hospitality sectorBy James LancasterThe former head of business tourism at Marketing Edinburgh, Amanda Ferguson, has been appointed by the...Material damage: new guide for sustainable event brandingMay 17, 2021Material damage: new guide for sustainable event brandingBy James LancasterThe environmental impact of an event is often hiding in plain sight. While air travel and food waste...Load More from James Lancaster
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