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

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...International associations put BestCities grants to good useJuly 23, 2019International associations put BestCities grants to good useBy James LancasterBestCities Global Alliance has launched the Global Recognition Award, rewarding associations who help...Green conference boosts Glasgow’s economy by almost £1mJuly 22, 2019Green conference boosts Glasgow’s economy by almost £1mBy James LancasterGlasgow's convention bureau has reported a £1m boost to the city’s economy after hosting the...Remote interpretation firm Interprefy enters ‘strategic alliance’ in JapanJuly 22, 2019Remote interpretation firm Interprefy enters ‘strategic alliance’ in JapanBy James LancasterInterprefy, the remote simultaneous interpreting (RSI) platform, has entered into a strategic...CASE HISTORY: Managing expectations: Euram in ReykjavikJuly 19, 2019CASE HISTORY: Managing expectations: Euram in ReykjavikBy James LancasterIt was a blast!” That was the effusive summary of the EURAM conference, held at the University of...Its time for lift off: aerospace meeting citiesJuly 18, 2019Its time for lift off: aerospace meeting citiesBy James LancasterAn aerospace innovation hub helps these destinations attract stellar meetings and events. Rochelle...Over here! Second-screen technology for eventsJuly 18, 2019Over here! Second-screen technology for eventsBy James LancasterDelegates glued to their smartphones? Second-screen technology may be the answer. Corbin Ball looks at...Ambassadors help Québec venue to register ‘outstanding’ yearJuly 18, 2019Ambassadors help Québec venue to register ‘outstanding’ yearBy James LancasterThe Québec City Convention Centre has hailed an ‘outstanding’ year in which it hosted 210 events –...MCI opens fifth office in Germany following Hamburg mergerJuly 17, 2019MCI opens fifth office in Germany following Hamburg mergerBy James LancasterCongress organiser MCI Group has bolstered its presence in Germany following a merger with...London still ‘top meetings destination’ while Eastern Europe makes gainsJuly 16, 2019London still ‘top meetings destination’ while Eastern Europe makes gainsBy James LancasterLondon has been named the top meetings destination for the fifth consecutive year....European business travellers most reluctant to adopt tech innovationJuly 16, 2019European business travellers most reluctant to adopt tech innovationBy James LancasterIn the adoption of new travel technology and devices, European business travellers are falling behind...Marriott set to be fined more than £99m over data breachJuly 16, 2019Marriott set to be fined more than £99m over data breachBy James LancasterThe world’s largest hotel group, Marriott International, is set to be fined more than £99 million by...“I have read the runes. The meetings industry doesn’t know what’s coming…”July 15, 2019“I have read the runes. The meetings industry doesn’t know what’s coming…”By James LancasterWhat will the meetings industry look like in 2029?...Load More from James Lancaster
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