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

Worth sustaining Platform launched to help cities rethink the futureJuly 9, 2020Worth sustaining Platform launched to help cities rethink the futureBy James LancasterThe Global Destination Sustainability Index (GDS-Index) has launched a new platform to help cities...Glasgow venue SECC secures £196m in conference businessJuly 8, 2020Glasgow venue SECC secures £196m in conference businessBy James LancasterThe Scottish Event Campus (SEC) has been securing new conference business during lockdown, in...Our schedule is absolutely packed! Korea shows the wayJuly 8, 2020Our schedule is absolutely packed! Korea shows the wayBy James LancasterWhile event industry professionals around the world look to their political leaders for a crumb of...Deal of the day: Cvent offers free training to eventprofsJuly 7, 2020Deal of the day: Cvent offers free training to eventprofsBy James LancasterMeetings and events technology-provider, Cvent, has announced it is offering all of its certifications...Is the meetings industry doomed to repeat itselfJuly 3, 2020Is the meetings industry doomed to repeat itselfBy James LancasterI suspect there was a bit of head scratching when event professionals received an invitation from the...Cancellations put 55 per cent of associations into ‘financial hardship’July 3, 2020Cancellations put 55 per cent of associations into ‘financial hardship’By James LancasterMore than 80 per cent of associations have been forced to cancel one of their flagship meetings due to...AMI - June edition. The great pivot.July 1, 2020AMI - June edition. The great pivot.By James LancasterIn this issue of AMI, we reveal the grim toll the pandemic is having on international associations –...Liverpool venue issues safety guidelines as statement of intent’July 1, 2020Liverpool venue issues safety guidelines as statement of intent’By James LancasterUK venue ACC Liverpool has issued new operational guidelines as part of its commitment to getting...Paris announces Autumn reopening for linchpin business eventsJuly 1, 2020Paris announces Autumn reopening for linchpin business eventsBy James LancasterOne of Europe's largest venue operators, Viparis, is planning to reopen its doors to conferences,...Case study: Within several minutes we had 13 000 people engagedJune 24, 2020Case study: Within several minutes we had 13 000 people engagedBy James LancasterThe American College of Cardiology was in the final stages of preparing for its annual congress in...How going virtual can multiply sponsorship opportunitiesJune 23, 2020How going virtual can multiply sponsorship opportunitiesBy James Lancasterby Gaia Santoro, Head of the Sponsorship Unit, AIM Group International...Kiwis fear ‘death by Zoom’ as third of planners target 2020June 22, 2020Kiwis fear ‘death by Zoom’ as third of planners target 2020By James LancasterNew Zealanders are optimistic and keen to get back to the meeting room, with face-to-face events...70 per cent of business travellers intend to travel this summerJune 19, 202070 per cent of business travellers intend to travel this summerBy James LancasterThe appetite for business travel remains strong, with 69 per cent of business travellers intending to...Venues and bureaux put safety first ahead of gradual reopeningJune 17, 2020Venues and bureaux put safety first ahead of gradual reopeningBy James LancasterMore venues and convention bureaux have published detailed protocol outlining how they plan to reboot...Danish bureaux publish new tools for creating meeting legaciesJune 17, 2020Danish bureaux publish new tools for creating meeting legaciesBy James LancasterA step-by-step guide to creating meetings that have long-term societal benefits has been published by...Green shoots of recovery as world walks a tightropeJune 16, 2020Green shoots of recovery as world walks a tightropeBy James LancasterThe axiom ‘build and they will come’ has never sounded so contestable, particularly when the building...First details released of rescheduled IBTM Asia Pacific 2021June 15, 2020First details released of rescheduled IBTM Asia Pacific 2021By James LancasterIBTM has announced the first details of its rescheduled IBTM Asia Pacific, which will take place from...‘Groundbreaking’ thesis outlines benefits of academic meetingsJune 12, 2020‘Groundbreaking’ thesis outlines benefits of academic meetingsBy James LancasterA 'groundbreaking' Phd study into the academic benefits of attending and hosting meetings has been...Events with up to 300 delegates now possible in SwitzerlandJune 12, 2020Events with up to 300 delegates now possible in SwitzerlandBy James LancasterSwitzerland has launched its ‘Clean & Safe’ campaign to promote the safe reopening of the country for...IMEX America cancelled as events industry carnage continuesJune 10, 2020IMEX America cancelled as events industry carnage continuesBy James LancasterMeetings industry trade show IMEX America has been cancelled....Load More from James Lancaster
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