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

Meet the chef: David Pugh Brisbane Convention and Exhibition CentreJuly 3, 2019Meet the chef: David Pugh Brisbane Convention and Exhibition CentreBy James LancasterWhat do you have for breakfast?...Glasgow announces £150m revenue from conference businessJuly 2, 2019Glasgow announces £150m revenue from conference businessBy James LancasterGlasgow Convention Bureau has reported its best-ever year-end results with conference business...Why are industry associations so scared of competitionJuly 1, 2019Why are industry associations so scared of competitionBy James LancasterThe huge number of international trade associations serving the meetings and events industry does not...MASTERCLASS: What to ask when booking an historic venueJune 29, 2019MASTERCLASS: What to ask when booking an historic venueBy James LancasterGoing for old...Six in the mix: how to create the perfect meeting spaceJune 28, 2019Six in the mix: how to create the perfect meeting spaceBy James LancasterDesigning the perfect face-to-face meeting space for delegates demands a delicate balance of six basic...Thrombosis gearing up for 50th anniversary congress in MelbourneJune 28, 2019Thrombosis gearing up for 50th anniversary congress in MelbourneBy James LancasterThe International Society on Thrombosis and Haemostasis (ISTH) is gearing up to hold its landmark 50th...VIDEO: Ottawa woos international association executives at GleneaglesJune 28, 2019VIDEO: Ottawa woos international association executives at GleneaglesBy James LancasterOttawa Tourism entertained 50 clients, including association meeting planners, at the iconic...World Petroleum Congress ‘critical to fuelling Calgary’s economy’June 26, 2019World Petroleum Congress ‘critical to fuelling Calgary’s economy’By James LancasterCalgary will welcome 5,000 professionals from the oil and gas industry when it hosts the World...Industry associations say Global Alliance ‘in interest of members’June 25, 2019Industry associations say Global Alliance ‘in interest of members’By James LancasterThree international meetings industry associations have agreed to work together after admitting they...Ottawa eyes long-term returns after glorious weekend at GleneaglesJune 24, 2019Ottawa eyes long-term returns after glorious weekend at GleneaglesBy James LancasterOttawa Tourism will be hoping for more return on investment following a successful reprise of last...MCI Group acquires Chicago-based association management companyJune 20, 2019MCI Group acquires Chicago-based association management companyBy James LancasterMCI Group, the professional congress organiser, has snapped up Chicago-based association management...Barcelona hosts most international association delegates in 2018June 18, 2019Barcelona hosts most international association delegates in 2018By James LancasterBarcelona hosted more international association delegates than any other city last year....Ottawa urges locals to ‘tell the story’ of Canadas capitalJune 18, 2019Ottawa urges locals to ‘tell the story’ of Canadas capitalBy James LancasterOttawa’s bullish new marketing campaign positions the nation’s capital as Canada in One City – and the...Six out of 10 planners concerned about food waste IACC report revealsJune 17, 2019Six out of 10 planners concerned about food waste IACC report revealsBy James LancasterFood waste generated by meetings and events is a major concern for more than six in 10 meeting...Food waste: time to banish our FORO (fear of running out)June 14, 2019Food waste: time to banish our FORO (fear of running out)By James LancasterIt is the custom in some Arab countries to keep serving your guests food until they indicate, by way...Sheffield ambassadors secure inaugural knee conferenceJune 14, 2019Sheffield ambassadors secure inaugural knee conferenceBy James LancasterSheffield has welcomed more than 200 international delegates to the first ever International Child and...Team effort as Belfast digs deep to win major archeology conferenceJune 13, 2019Team effort as Belfast digs deep to win major archeology conferenceBy James LancasterA leading academic helped bring Europe’s largest annual gathering of archeologists to Belfast....ADNEC unveils ‘industry boosting’ VAT refund for international eventsJune 13, 2019ADNEC unveils ‘industry boosting’ VAT refund for international eventsBy James LancasterAbu Dhabi National Exhibitions Company (ADNEC) has secured a VAT refund for international...Paris to host massive cancer meeting as new centre pays dividendsJune 13, 2019Paris to host massive cancer meeting as new centre pays dividendsBy James LancasterAlmost 30,000 cancer specialists will meet in Paris....From troubled teen to doctor. How a meeting changed my lifeJune 12, 2019From troubled teen to doctor. How a meeting changed my lifeBy James LancasterDr Lance O’Sullivan knows the power of conferences. Aged 17, the self-confessed disruptive child from...Load More from James Lancaster
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