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

Hospitality sales association signs up Cvent for European eventsFebruary 3, 2020Hospitality sales association signs up Cvent for European eventsBy James LancasterThe Hospitality Sales and Marketing Association International (HSMAI) is hoping a tie-up with event...Travel restricted as coronavirus plays havoc with events scheduleFebruary 3, 2020Travel restricted as coronavirus plays havoc with events scheduleBy James LancasterTravel restrictions are in force around the world as the number of cases of novel coronavirus...Engineer lands third major conference for Auckland NZFebruary 3, 2020Engineer lands third major conference for Auckland NZBy James LancasterAn engineer has helped to secure another major conference for Auckland, New Zealand – his third in...Coronavirus: event organisers exercise extreme cautionJanuary 31, 2020Coronavirus: event organisers exercise extreme cautionBy James LancasterConference owners are cancelling, or relocating, events in China as one professional congress...Statistical physicians return to Japan after 54-year hiatusJanuary 29, 2020Statistical physicians return to Japan after 54-year hiatusBy James LancasterYokohama will host the 28th International Conference on Statistical Physics (STATPHYS28) in 2022 – the...Conference shame: why the industry needs to get its game face onJanuary 28, 2020Conference shame: why the industry needs to get its game face onBy James LancasterI suppose it was only a matter of time....Coronavirus ‘could impact’ Australia’s recovery effortsJanuary 28, 2020Coronavirus ‘could impact’ Australia’s recovery effortsBy James LancasterThe Association of Australian Convention Bureau (AACB) has issued a rallying call to event planners...Four pillars: how meetings can change the worldJanuary 27, 2020Four pillars: how meetings can change the worldBy James LancasterFilm star: how to spice up your association meeting with videoJanuary 24, 2020Film star: how to spice up your association meeting with videoBy James LancasterThe creative use of video can help engage delegates and potential sponsors. It can also build...Association launches relief fund for disaster victimsJanuary 22, 2020Association launches relief fund for disaster victimsBy James LancasterPCMA, the professional convention management association, has kick-started a US$250,000 fundraising...AIM Group: organiser flying high after really satisfying yearJanuary 21, 2020AIM Group: organiser flying high after really satisfying yearBy James LancasterProfessional congress organiser AIM Group said major international association events contributed to...Mental health: why meeting planners dont have time for Blue MondayJanuary 20, 2020Mental health: why meeting planners dont have time for Blue MondayBy James LancasterIt is the third Monday of the year and the sky is that rinsed-clean blue – somewhere between a...Bushfires: Australia’s meeting industry tries to dampen fearsJanuary 20, 2020Bushfires: Australia’s meeting industry tries to dampen fearsBy James LancasterLeaders of Australia’s convention bureaux have sought to allay fears about the recent bushfires and...CI Group eyes £20m turnover target with Clareville acquisitionJanuary 17, 2020CI Group eyes £20m turnover target with Clareville acquisitionBy James LancasterUK-based marketing agency CI Group has snapped up meetings industry and consumer PR consultancy...Cell block: why Tweeting abroad could land delegates in troubleJanuary 16, 2020Cell block: why Tweeting abroad could land delegates in troubleBy James LancasterEmanuele Scansani, operations manager at travel risk experts Riskline, explains how some social media...University of Leeds hosts Ice Age associationJanuary 15, 2020University of Leeds hosts Ice Age associationBy James LancasterThe fruitful relationship between academia and meetings professionals was highlighted once again when...Organiser Ega is World PCO Alliances Italian favouriteJanuary 14, 2020Organiser Ega is World PCO Alliances Italian favouriteBy James LancasterThe World PCO Alliance, an association of professional congress organisers, has welcomed Ega worldwide...Northstar Meetings Group unveils M&C Asia Connections Japan 2020January 14, 2020Northstar Meetings Group unveils M&C Asia Connections Japan 2020By James LancasterNorthstar Meetings Group and its industry-leading brand, M&C Asia, has announced a Japan edition of...Malaysia ramps up promotion as delegate numbers hit 65 000January 14, 2020Malaysia ramps up promotion as delegate numbers hit 65 000By James LancasterMalaysia is expecting to welcome more than 65,000 conference and exhibition goers in 2020....‘Transformative’ association leader John Graham dies aged 70January 14, 2020‘Transformative’ association leader John Graham dies aged 70By James LancasterJohn Graham, the president and CEO of the American Society of Association Executives (ASAE), has died,...Load More from James Lancaster
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