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

Money Matters: Meeting Needs’ new online financial advice forumJune 9, 2020Money Matters: Meeting Needs’ new online financial advice forumBy James LancasterEvents industry charity, Meeting Needs is set to launch an online support forum: Money Matters....Deep Dive S1: We need to have deeper conversations Jane CunninghamJune 8, 2020Deep Dive S1: We need to have deeper conversations Jane CunninghamBy James LancasterIn this edition of Deep Dive, AMI editor James Lancaster catches up with industry thought leader Jane...Berlin in ‘careful opening’ of indoor and outdoor business eventsJune 8, 2020Berlin in ‘careful opening’ of indoor and outdoor business eventsBy James LancasterThe Berlin business events industry is resuscitating the meetings and conferences industry, allowing...Montreal becomes first Canadian city to join GDS-IndexJune 8, 2020Montreal becomes first Canadian city to join GDS-IndexBy James LancasterMontréal, host of this year’s World Environment Day 2020, has become the first Canadian city to join...Association leaders condemn ‘senseless’ killing of George FloydJune 3, 2020Association leaders condemn ‘senseless’ killing of George FloydBy James LancasterThe leaders of international meetings industry associations have spoken out against the brutal killing...Brave new world: five things to consider before going virtualJune 3, 2020Brave new world: five things to consider before going virtualBy James LancasterIn this exclusive article for Association Meetings International, Jeanna Matthews, Crista Videira...First glimpse of new normal as Hong Kong welcomes back eventsJune 2, 2020First glimpse of new normal as Hong Kong welcomes back eventsBy James LancasterThe international event industry has taken its first steps in the Covid-19 recovery, with Hong Kong...Meetings back in September in study’s best case scenarioJune 1, 2020Meetings back in September in study’s best case scenarioBy James LancasterA best case scenario Covid-19 recovery will see all European events going ahead from September,...Scotland hosts almost a third of association meetings in UKMay 29, 2020Scotland hosts almost a third of association meetings in UKBy James LancasterScotland’s meetings industry leaders were in celebratory mood after the latest ICCA rankings revealed...Virtual reality: how to give sponsors what they wantMay 28, 2020Virtual reality: how to give sponsors what they wantBy James LancasterAngela Guillemet, executive director of INCON, the international network of congress organisers and...Associations pool expertise in safety guideMay 27, 2020Associations pool expertise in safety guideBy James LancasterThree of the meetings industry’s biggest associations have pooled their expertise to produce a how-to...New Christchurch venue ‘secures dozens of events’ during lockdownMay 27, 2020New Christchurch venue ‘secures dozens of events’ during lockdownBy James LancasterDozens of new conferences have been booked into Te Pae Christchurch Convention Centre during the...Interprefy raises another €1.7m as clients move conferences onlineMay 26, 2020Interprefy raises another €1.7m as clients move conferences onlineBy James LancasterInterprefy, the Zurich-based remote interpreting provider, has secured an additional CHF 1.8 million...Micebook launches Covid-19 recovery initiative for freelancersMay 22, 2020Micebook launches Covid-19 recovery initiative for freelancersBy James LancasterFreelance event professionals can now load a free profile on micebook.com where they can add their...EICC offers virtual option in plans for ‘phased return to business’May 21, 2020EICC offers virtual option in plans for ‘phased return to business’By James LancasterA convention centre is offering clients the chance to go virtual as it maps out a route to reopening...IFEMA designing ‘new normal’ for events targets Autumn reopeningMay 20, 2020IFEMA designing ‘new normal’ for events targets Autumn reopeningBy James LancasterIFEMA, the consortium behind Spain’s largest exhibition complex Feria de Madrid, wants to reopen in...ICCA and ASAE announce 18-month educational collaborationMay 20, 2020ICCA and ASAE announce 18-month educational collaborationBy James LancasterTwo international associations whose members share similar goals and challenges have agreed to...Estonia launches social media campaign to kick-start conference sectorMay 20, 2020Estonia launches social media campaign to kick-start conference sectorBy James LancasterEstonia has laid out tentative plans to reopen its conference sector with a social media campaign...Coronavirus: associations focus of first in three-part webinar seriesMay 19, 2020Coronavirus: associations focus of first in three-part webinar seriesBy James LancasterMeetings suppliers’ association ICCA and the Thailand Convention and Exhibition Bureau (TCEB) have put...Chwin promises to navigate ‘new normal’ in Vancouver roleMay 18, 2020Chwin promises to navigate ‘new normal’ in Vancouver roleBy James LancasterDestination marketing organisation (DMO) Tourism Vancouver has appointed Royce Chwin as its new CEO...Load More from James Lancaster
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