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

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?...Virtual conferencing firm Virtway raises €4m for UK expansionJuly 12, 2019Virtual conferencing firm Virtway raises €4m for UK expansionBy James LancasterVirtway, which claims to be the world’s largest 3D virtual conferencing platform, has raised €4m to...AIM Group posts double-digit growth as sales near EUR100mJuly 11, 2019AIM Group posts double-digit growth as sales near EUR100mBy James LancasterAIM Group International, the Milan-based professional congress organiser, posted double-digit growth...Innovation hub London secures IEEEs flagship robotics conferenceJuly 11, 2019Innovation hub London secures IEEEs flagship robotics conferenceBy James LancasterLondon has been selected to host IEEE Robotics and Automation Society’s (RAS) flagship International...Planners invest in Dubai as emirate prepares to host Expo 2020July 10, 2019Planners invest in Dubai as emirate prepares to host Expo 2020By James LancasterDubai Business Events (DBE), the city’s official convention bureau, has secured 118 business events in...Climate activist to lead agenda at IACC Europe Knowledge FestivalJuly 9, 2019Climate activist to lead agenda at IACC Europe Knowledge FestivalBy James LancasterNic Balthazar, the environmental activist and broadcaster, will give the keynote speech at this year’s...Mind altering: turning your congress into a festivalJuly 5, 2019Mind altering: turning your congress into a festivalBy James LancasterFestivalisation may sound like a gimmick, but there’s a serious side to it, which might determine...Bordeaux aims to be ‘powerful driver’ in greening of events industryJuly 4, 2019Bordeaux aims to be ‘powerful driver’ in greening of events industryBy James LancasterBordeaux Convention Bureau has become the latest destination marketing organisation to join the...Innovative Cape Town centre is delegates favourite venueJuly 3, 2019Innovative Cape Town centre is delegates favourite venueBy James LancasterThe Cape Town International Convention Centre has been awarded the 2019 Delegate Choice Award for...Load More from James Lancaster
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KLCC secures 19 international conferences for 2026
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