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.

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Hope and uncertainty at end-of-year association gatheringDecember 18, 2020Hope and uncertainty at end-of-year association gatheringBy James LancasterDealing with uncertainty was the prevailing theme at an online gathering of association executives...Cities unite to provide off-the-shelf multi-hub meetingsDecember 18, 2020Cities unite to provide off-the-shelf multi-hub meetingsBy James LancasterFour cities have joined forces to create 'off-the-shelf' multi-hub meetings....Kuala Lumpur: MITEC in hibernation after severe financial lossDecember 17, 2020Kuala Lumpur: MITEC in hibernation after severe financial lossBy James LancasterThe fallout from the Covid-19 pandemic continued with news that the Malaysia International Trade and...Covid-19: Scotland pumps £13m into stricken events sectorDecember 15, 2020Covid-19: Scotland pumps £13m into stricken events sectorBy James LancasterThe Scottish Government has announced new funding of £13m to provide further support for the events...Hong Kong to increase meeting space by 40 per centDecember 14, 2020Hong Kong to increase meeting space by 40 per centBy James LancasterThe Hong Kong government has confirmed plans to dramatically boost the city’s convention and...Deep Dive S1: Everyone is talking carbon targets we must too! Fiona PelhamDecember 11, 2020Deep Dive S1: Everyone is talking carbon targets we must too! Fiona PelhamBy James LancasterFiona Pelham has been leading the charge for more sustainable business events for more than 15 years....Membership: are you keeping the customer satisfiedDecember 8, 2020Membership: are you keeping the customer satisfiedBy James LancasterWhy associations need to ditch traditional membership models if they want to build an engaged and...Quarantine exemption proposal for three-day business tripsDecember 4, 2020Quarantine exemption proposal for three-day business tripsBy James LancasterThe World & Travel & Tourism Council (WTTC) has welcomed a recommendation for those making...New Zealand: Covid has increased appetite for face-to-face report findsDecember 3, 2020New Zealand: Covid has increased appetite for face-to-face report findsBy James LancasterCOVID-19 has increased the value New Zealanders put on face to face meetings, according to new...Rotterdam experiments with the future of meeting designNovember 30, 2020Rotterdam experiments with the future of meeting designBy James LancasterA series of hybrid ‘experiments’ will explore the possibilities of future events....Melbourne CVB ‘confident’ after ‘most challenging year’November 26, 2020Melbourne CVB ‘confident’ after ‘most challenging year’By James LancasterA ‘swift response’ to the coronavirus pandemic meant Melbourne Convention Bureau (MCB) was able to...After lockdown PM Johnson moves England to tiersNovember 24, 2020After lockdown PM Johnson moves England to tiersBy James LancasterUp to 1,000 people will be allowed to attend conferences and other indoor business events in England...PCMA set to acquire association of corporate event marketersNovember 20, 2020PCMA set to acquire association of corporate event marketersBy James LancasterTwo meetings industry associations have announced plans to merge....IBTM Asia Pacific moves show dates to June 2021November 19, 2020IBTM Asia Pacific moves show dates to June 2021By James LancasterMeetings and events industry trade show IBTM Asia Pacific has announced it will take place in...AIM Group strengthens partnership with medical app companyNovember 16, 2020AIM Group strengthens partnership with medical app companyBy James LancasterAIM Group International, the professional congress organiser (PCO) has sought to strengthen its...Kaohsiung Protocol reimagines the future of business eventsNovember 12, 2020Kaohsiung Protocol reimagines the future of business eventsBy James LancasterAn association’s hub-and-spoke event promised a new dawn for international meetings with the launch of...Vaccine: the future looks brighter let’s not blow itNovember 11, 2020Vaccine: the future looks brighter let’s not blow itBy James LancasterNews that a safe and effective vaccine may be given approval for use in a matter of weeks has raised...IBTM World Virtual unveils keynotes and content programmeNovember 10, 2020IBTM World Virtual unveils keynotes and content programmeBy James LancasterMeetings industry trade show IBTM World has announced Cecilia MoSze Tham and Mike Wittenstein as the...Hope for in-person meetings as vaccine shows 90% success rateNovember 9, 2020Hope for in-person meetings as vaccine shows 90% success rateBy James LancasterA vaccine that can prevent more than 90 per cent of people from getting Covid-19 could mean the return...Covid-19: Safe Dubai poaches several business eventsNovember 5, 2020Covid-19: Safe Dubai poaches several business eventsBy James LancasterDubai’s business events sector continues to lay the groundwork for a sustainable post-Covid recovery,...Load More from James Lancaster
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