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.

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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,...Conference business boosts a universitys income by £2mJanuary 13, 2020Conference business boosts a universitys income by £2mBy James LancasterUniversities that host conferences can expect to boost their annual sales by around £2m, according to...2020s: how AI will change the face of association meetingsJanuary 13, 20202020s: how AI will change the face of association meetingsBy James LancasterAMI technology writer Corbin Ball examines how Artificial Intelligence will transform the way we...Jennifer Jenkins joins Worldspan with association remitJanuary 10, 2020Jennifer Jenkins joins Worldspan with association remitBy James LancasterJennifer Jenkins has joined the board of directors of communications and events agency Worldspan,...Meeting suppliers officially open door to associationsJanuary 8, 2020Meeting suppliers officially open door to associationsBy James LancasterAn association of meeting industry suppliers has formally welcomed its customers into the fold, more...Is your keynote speaker worth a media gagging clauseJanuary 8, 2020Is your keynote speaker worth a media gagging clauseBy James LancasterWould you accept a media blackout clause issued by your keynote speaker?...Associations forge strategic alliance to boost education offerJanuary 7, 2020Associations forge strategic alliance to boost education offerBy James LancasterInternational member-based organisations PCMA, the Professional Convention Management association, and...Japans cultural capital to open new convention centre in springJanuary 6, 2020Japans cultural capital to open new convention centre in springBy James LancasterFamous for it’s giant Buddha and historic temples,  the ancient city of Nara will open a new...Out of the box: five extraordinary venues fit for the 2020sJanuary 3, 2020Out of the box: five extraordinary venues fit for the 2020sBy James LancasterConvention centres allow architects to push the limits of creative design while pioneering innovative...Association society names 2022-2027 host cities for flagship eventDecember 23, 2019Association society names 2022-2027 host cities for flagship eventBy James LancasterThe American Society of Association Executives (ASAE) has announced which cities will host its...How slow meetings could help quell the sound and furyDecember 20, 2019How slow meetings could help quell the sound and furyBy James LancasterIf Shakespeare was right when he described life as ‘a tale told by an idiot, full of sound and fury,...‘More to be done’ as meetings industry leaders meet at COP25December 20, 2019‘More to be done’ as meetings industry leaders meet at COP25By James LancasterMeetings and events leaders addressed some of the big sustainability challenges facing the industry...Load More from James Lancaster
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