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

Edinburgh 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,...Sunderland to host first International Food Safety Culture ConferenceAugust 6, 2019Sunderland to host first International Food Safety Culture ConferenceBy James LancasterThe first International Food Safety Culture Conference is set to take place at the University of...Cascais in Portugal to host Associations World Congress 2020August 6, 2019Cascais in Portugal to host Associations World Congress 2020By James LancasterAssociation World Congress organisers have announced the 2020 edition of the international event will...Brightelm grows team to handle new association business winsAugust 5, 2019Brightelm grows team to handle new association business winsBy James LancasterBristol-based Brightlem, an event services agency for associations, has hired Giulia Esposito to focus...ICCA Indonesia committee aims to strengthen countrys appealAugust 5, 2019ICCA Indonesia committee aims to strengthen countrys appealBy James LancasterIn a bid to advance Indonesia’s appeal as a preferred business events destination, ICCA Indonesia...Dublin to host 12th European Pain Federation CongressAugust 5, 2019Dublin to host 12th European Pain Federation CongressBy James LancasterDublin will host the 12th European Pain Federation Congress (EFIC) in 2021 at The Convention Centre...The Business Travel Association appoints Clive Wratten as new CEOJuly 31, 2019The Business Travel Association appoints Clive Wratten as new CEOBy James LancasterThe Business Travel Association (BTA) has appointed Clive Wratten as its new CEO, replacing Adrian...No let up in hotel construction  despite pleasures of AirbnbJuly 26, 2019No let up in hotel construction despite pleasures of AirbnbBy James LancasterIf Airbnb was supposed to have put the skids under the traditional hotel model then nobody appears to...IBTM World launches investment programme Event Business AcceleratorJuly 24, 2019IBTM World launches investment programme Event Business AcceleratorBy James LancasterTrade show IBTM World has launched Event Business Accelerator, an investment and mentoring programme...Load More from James Lancaster

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