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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Human tech to have big impact on meetings industryAugust 29, 2019Human tech to have big impact on meetings industryBy James LancasterTechnology that mimics human behaviour and helps delegates interact with each other will change the...€700 000 subvention fund to lure associations to St PetersburgAugust 28, 2019€700 000 subvention fund to lure associations to St PetersburgBy James LancasterSt Petersburg is doubling its subvention fund to 50 million Roubles (approximately €700,000) for 2019...Congrex Switzerland boosts association management wingAugust 28, 2019Congrex Switzerland boosts association management wingBy James LancasterCongrex Switzerland, the Basel-based professional congress organiser, has made further inroads into...Video: Dubai to host international accessible tourism summitAugust 27, 2019Video: Dubai to host international accessible tourism summitBy James LancasterLesley Williams Q&A: ‘Those not embracing youth may lag behind’August 27, 2019Lesley Williams Q&A: ‘Those not embracing youth may lag behind’By James LancasterEuropean business travellers less likely to be healthy on the roadAugust 23, 2019European business travellers less likely to be healthy on the roadBy James LancasterEuropean business travellers are less health-conscious than their Asian and American counterparts...IMEX America: ‘She Means Business’ set to drive diversity debateAugust 21, 2019IMEX America: ‘She Means Business’ set to drive diversity debateBy James LancasterThe She Means Business educational event at trade show IMEX America will address economic parity and...Global warming: How I took the train from UK to China to avoid flyingAugust 20, 2019Global warming: How I took the train from UK to China to avoid flyingBy James LancasterEdinburgh targets more conferences as hotel investment continuesAugust 20, 2019Edinburgh targets more conferences as hotel investment continuesBy James LancasterEdinburgh has retained its position as the number one city in the UK for hotel investment....CASE HISTORY: World Library & Information Congress  KLAugust 19, 2019CASE HISTORY: World Library & Information Congress KLBy James LancasterThe choice of Kuala Lumpur for last year’s World Library & Information Congress proved to be a winner...MEET THE CHEF: Karl Åkesson  Swedish Exhibition & Congress CentreAugust 19, 2019MEET THE CHEF: Karl Åkesson Swedish Exhibition & Congress CentreBy James LancasterWhat do you have for breakfast?...MICE to meet you! TCEB launches VIP airport serviceAugust 19, 2019MICE to meet you! TCEB launches VIP airport serviceBy James LancasterThailand is hoping first impressions count by offering travel-weary VIPs the MICE Lane....UK in £250k broadband fund to boost international meetingsAugust 16, 2019UK in £250k broadband fund to boost international meetingsBy James LancasterThe UK government has launched a £250,000 competition to improve broadband connectivity for conference...PCMA moves into data analytics with launch of BEAMAugust 15, 2019PCMA moves into data analytics with launch of BEAMBy James LancasterThe Professional Convention Management Association (PCMA), has rolled out BEAM (Business Events...Sverrisdóttir takes leading role at Meet in ReykjavikAugust 14, 2019Sverrisdóttir takes leading role at Meet in ReykjavikBy James LancasterSigurjóna Sverrisdóttir has taken over as managing director of Meet in Reykjavík - succeeding...Anniversary vets congress produces essential medicines list in TorontoAugust 13, 2019Anniversary vets congress produces essential medicines list in TorontoBy James LancasterThe World Small Animal Veterinary Association (WSAVA) has held its 44th World Congress in Toronto,...Why we need associations to be the adults in the roomAugust 13, 2019Why we need associations to be the adults in the roomBy James LancasterHave we lost the art of civilised debate? It sometimes seems that way....‘Carbon neutral’ CCD to host European electricity associationAugust 12, 2019‘Carbon neutral’ CCD to host European electricity associationBy James LancasterThe Convention Centre Dublin (The CCD) – which claims its construction footprint was carbon neutral -...Societal impact at the forefront of Dubai Association ConferenceAugust 8, 2019Societal impact at the forefront of Dubai Association ConferenceBy James LancasterThe Dubai Association Conference 2019 is themed around the societal impact of associations....Diane DiAntonio joins Massachusetts Convention Centre AuthorityAugust 8, 2019Diane DiAntonio joins Massachusetts Convention Centre AuthorityBy James LancasterMassachusetts Convention Centre Authority (MCCA) has appointed Diana DiAntonio as the general manager,...Load More from James Lancaster

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