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

Cvent to drive online interactions with new virtual solutionAugust 24, 2020Cvent to drive online interactions with new virtual solutionBy James LancasterCvent, the event management software provider, has unveiled a new virtual event solution, the Cvent...Western Australia offers delegate funding if business events ‘go local’August 21, 2020Western Australia offers delegate funding if business events ‘go local’By James LancasterBusiness Events Perth, the city’s convention bureau, has launched a new funding initiative to...Sustainable meetings: what’s stopping associationsAugust 21, 2020Sustainable meetings: what’s stopping associationsBy James LancasterEver wondered why associations are not leading the way in sustainable event practices? After all,...Nostalgic drag: why were thinking too conservatively about meetingsAugust 20, 2020Nostalgic drag: why were thinking too conservatively about meetingsBy James LancasterThe deprivations of Covid‐19 have generated a cloud of collective nostalgia, writes Martin Sirk,...Slow and steady: a closer look at the events recovery in SeoulAugust 18, 2020Slow and steady: a closer look at the events recovery in SeoulBy James LancasterMeeting organisers in Seoul are getting back to work – slowly but surely....Hong Kong meeting professionals demand ‘immediate financial help’August 17, 2020Hong Kong meeting professionals demand ‘immediate financial help’By James LancasterMeeting and event professionals in Hong Kong are urging the government to provide more financial...Long recovery in sight as physios cancel 2021 Dubai conferenceAugust 14, 2020Long recovery in sight as physios cancel 2021 Dubai conferenceBy James LancasterAn international association of physiotherapists has cancelled its in-person congress in Dubai next...‘Safest Dubai hosts AI conference as region eyes recoveryAugust 13, 2020‘Safest Dubai hosts AI conference as region eyes recoveryBy James LancasterDubai is the safest location in the world to host international exhibitions, according to a survey of...Tennis pro turned eventprof is IBTM World keynoteAugust 12, 2020Tennis pro turned eventprof is IBTM World keynoteBy James LancasterPancho Campo, former tennis professional turned events producer, will be the first keynote speaker for...Pandemic: why its not over until its over for international meetingsAugust 11, 2020Pandemic: why its not over until its over for international meetingsBy James LancasterFor international association meetings to begin to look anything like they did before Covid-19, one of...Italy reels as 70 per cent of events cancelled over Covid-19August 10, 2020Italy reels as 70 per cent of events cancelled over Covid-19By James LancasterThe pandemic has had a heavy impact on the meetings industry in Italy, which has come to a virtual...AACB: JobKeeper extension will keep businesses aliveJuly 23, 2020AACB: JobKeeper extension will keep businesses aliveBy James LancasterThe Association of Australian Convention Bureaux (AACB) said extending the government's JobKeeper...IACC launches strategies and advice guide on reopening venuesJuly 22, 2020IACC launches strategies and advice guide on reopening venuesBy James LancasterIACC, the international association of conference centres, has published its ‘Critical Pathway to...Singapore pilots safety framework at rescheduled association eventJuly 22, 2020Singapore pilots safety framework at rescheduled association eventBy James LancasterSingapore Tourism Board (STB) is piloting two hybrid events, which will allow 50 delegates to attend...UK convention centres welcome autumn reopening dateJuly 20, 2020UK convention centres welcome autumn reopening dateBy James LancasterVenue managers across the UK have welcomed the government’s announcement that business events will...After coronavirus: a new dawn for international associationsJuly 17, 2020After coronavirus: a new dawn for international associationsBy James LancasterThe upheaval caused by COVID-19 presents international associations with a golden opportunity to...Deep Dive S1: We can define the buzz you get at meetings Thomas HansenJuly 16, 2020Deep Dive S1: We can define the buzz you get at meetings Thomas HansenBy James LancasterWhat exactly is that buzz delegates get at meetings? How can attending or chairing meetings enhance...Insight: architects on Melbournes most flexible event spaceJuly 15, 2020Insight: architects on Melbournes most flexible event spaceBy James LancasterDesigners at NH Architecture, the firm behind Melbourne’s latest event space - CENTREPIECE at...Great and small: the best compact meeting destinationsJuly 13, 2020Great and small: the best compact meeting destinationsBy James LancasterAs savvy association planners start exploring smaller cities, first-tier meetings destinations are...Covid-19: Celtic Manor Resort and ICC Wales to cut 450 jobsJuly 10, 2020Covid-19: Celtic Manor Resort and ICC Wales to cut 450 jobsBy James LancasterThe owners of ICC Wales and Celtic Manor Resort are to cut staff by almost half due to the impact of...Load More from James Lancaster
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