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

PCMA: Convening leaders will be multi-hub hybrid eventSeptember 17, 2020PCMA: Convening leaders will be multi-hub hybrid eventBy James LancasterThe Professional Convention Management Association (PMCA) will hold its flagship annual meeting,...To be in a meeting seeing people face to face what an experience!September 16, 2020To be in a meeting seeing people face to face what an experience!By James LancasterGermany has adopted a more ‘can-do’ approach to business events than most countries and, in some...ACC Liverpool’s Bob Prattey – “We’re ready when you are!”September 15, 2020ACC Liverpool’s Bob Prattey – “We’re ready when you are!”By James LancasterThe UK government has yet to give its final nod of approval for large-scale business events, but...Covid-19: Malaysia hosts ‘seamless’ event for 4 500 delegatesSeptember 14, 2020Covid-19: Malaysia hosts ‘seamless’ event for 4 500 delegatesBy James LancasterMalaysia passed another major milestone in the reopening of business events with a large-scale...Australia: organisers to claim 50% of costs in new AUD50 grant schemeSeptember 11, 2020Australia: organisers to claim 50% of costs in new AUD50 grant schemeBy James LancasterOrganisers of association meetings in Australia will be able to claim up to 50 per cent of their costs...Somehow we must learn to accept uncertainty. It wont be easy.September 11, 2020Somehow we must learn to accept uncertainty. It wont be easy.By James LancasterThey say acceptance is the final stage of grief - after denial, anger, depression, and bargaining....Vaccine distribution: association flags potential plane shortageSeptember 10, 2020Vaccine distribution: association flags potential plane shortageBy James LancasterAn association has warned of the ‘mammoth’ logistical task of shipping a coronavirus vaccine around...Opinion: Venues cant afford to be sluggish with new techSeptember 9, 2020Opinion: Venues cant afford to be sluggish with new techBy James LancasterBusinesses around the world are trying to figure out how they can return from the immense damage...Numbers game: Denmark caps public gatherings as infections rise in EuropeSeptember 8, 2020Numbers game: Denmark caps public gatherings as infections rise in EuropeBy James LancasterThe limit on public gatherings has been lowered to 50 people from 100 in Denmark's capital Copenhagen...Singapore to pilot bigger meetings as part of gradual reopeningSeptember 7, 2020Singapore to pilot bigger meetings as part of gradual reopeningBy James LancasterBigger conferences will be allowed in Singapore - if pilot events prove successful....Czech meeting leaders in plea for support as 114 000 jobs threatenedSeptember 4, 2020Czech meeting leaders in plea for support as 114 000 jobs threatenedBy James LancasterMeetings and events leaders in the Czech Republic have pleaded for government support and say without...Pacific World ceases meetings and events operationsSeptember 4, 2020Pacific World ceases meetings and events operationsBy James LancasterHong Kong-based destination and event management company Pacific World has announced it will stop all...IMEX Group donates $250 000 to MPI’s coronavirus hardship fundSeptember 3, 2020IMEX Group donates $250 000 to MPI’s coronavirus hardship fundBy James LancasterTrade show owner IMEX Group has donated $250,000 to MPI, the international association for meetings...Deep Dive S1: Its time associations took community management seriously says Marjorie AndersonSeptember 3, 2020Deep Dive S1: Its time associations took community management seriously says Marjorie AndersonBy James LancasterThe coronavirus pandemic and the widespread cancellation of in-person meetings has forced associations...New Zealand unlocks mindful travel for visitors on SpotifySeptember 1, 2020New Zealand unlocks mindful travel for visitors on SpotifyBy James LancasterTourism New Zealand has launched a Spotify channel, the second ever from a tourism board....‘Berlin is open’ says Convention Bureau head Marco OelschlegelAugust 28, 2020‘Berlin is open’ says Convention Bureau head Marco OelschlegelBy James LancasterWhen Marco Oelschlegel took on the role as head of the Berlin Convention Bureau in January 2020, he,...WEF delays Davos 2021 until ‘early summer’ over coronavirus fearsAugust 27, 2020WEF delays Davos 2021 until ‘early summer’ over coronavirus fearsBy James LancasterThe World Economic Forum has pushed back its Annual Meeting 2021 in Davos because of Covid-19....Closer to home: how Covid-19 is reshaping the future of meetingsAugust 26, 2020Closer to home: how Covid-19 is reshaping the future of meetingsBy James LancasterInternational association meetings – particularly those that attracted thousands of delegates – were...Video: ACC Liverpool showcases new covid-secure regimeAugust 25, 2020Video: ACC Liverpool showcases new covid-secure regimeBy James LancasterCreative marketers at ACC Liverpool, the events and convention venue, have produced a short...Meeting associations unite to train members for life after COVID-19August 25, 2020Meeting associations unite to train members for life after COVID-19By James LancasterLoad More from James Lancaster
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