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

Canada’s tech evangelists: CVBs in UK for London Tech WeekJune 11, 2019Canada’s tech evangelists: CVBs in UK for London Tech WeekBy James LancasterCvent expands with acquisition of mobile event app firm DoubleDutchJune 11, 2019Cvent expands with acquisition of mobile event app firm DoubleDutchBy James LancasterEvent tech provider Cvent has acquired mobile event app firm DoubleDutch....Scottish Event Campus reveals £457 million boost for GlasgowJune 11, 2019Scottish Event Campus reveals £457 million boost for GlasgowBy James LancasterThe Scottish Event Campus (SEC) has had its most financially successful year since 2014 – when the...Arinex leans on suppliers as it promises greener futureJune 7, 2019Arinex leans on suppliers as it promises greener futureBy James LancasterAustralian professional congress organiser (PCO) Arinex has pledged to ban all single-use plastics and...New era of sustainability to shape future of industry report findsJune 7, 2019New era of sustainability to shape future of industry report findsBy James LancasterA new era of sustainability is rising – and is set to shape the future of the events industry,...Austria Center Vienna’s most successful year despite Brexit challengeJune 6, 2019Austria Center Vienna’s most successful year despite Brexit challengeBy James LancasterAustria’s largest congress centre, Austria Center Vienna, has revealed 2018 was its most financially...Meet the chef: Mark J. Massicotte Vancouver Convention CentreJune 5, 2019Meet the chef: Mark J. Massicotte Vancouver Convention CentreBy James LancasterEver wondered who’s responsible for all that delicious food that magically appears in between...Inspiring keynotes and new format for Africa Associations CongressJune 5, 2019Inspiring keynotes and new format for Africa Associations CongressBy James LancasterDelegates to this year’s Africa Associations Congress (AAC) will be given insider tips on how to...Sydney targets STEM legacy with World Scholar’s Cup eventJune 4, 2019Sydney targets STEM legacy with World Scholar’s Cup eventBy James LancasterSydney is hoping to give its STEM (science, tech, engineering and maths) subjects a boost with...ICC Wales taps Swansea University for conference ambassadorsJune 3, 2019ICC Wales taps Swansea University for conference ambassadorsBy James LancasterICC Wales underlined its commitment to bringing international association meetings to Wales by...German events market undergoes digital transformationMay 30, 2019German events market undergoes digital transformationBy James LancasterThe German event sector has become more diversified and is increasingly influenced by digitalisation...Seeing in the dark: why destinations need to think accessibilityMay 24, 2019Seeing in the dark: why destinations need to think accessibilityBy James LancasterThose of us lucky enough to have been born with our primary senses – hearing, sight, touch, smell and...Dubai hotel boom keeps room rates low for event plannersMay 24, 2019Dubai hotel boom keeps room rates low for event plannersBy James LancasterThe building boom in Dubai continues unabated and nothing will slow it down this side of Expo 2020...Association helps destinations do battle with their politiciansMay 24, 2019Association helps destinations do battle with their politiciansBy James LancasterDestinations International is spending a lot of its energy and resources doing battle with politicians...Supplier’s Egyptian nightmare as €2m equipment ‘held hostage’May 22, 2019Supplier’s Egyptian nightmare as €2m equipment ‘held hostage’By James LancasterA Vienna-based event technology supplier has questioned Egypt’s ability to host major conferences...Thunder not very frightening as IMEX kicks off in FrankfurtMay 21, 2019Thunder not very frightening as IMEX kicks off in FrankfurtBy James LancasterA thunderstorm that led to flight delays across Europe failed to deter meetings industry professionals...Destinations and associations ‘poles apart’ over legacyMay 21, 2019Destinations and associations ‘poles apart’ over legacyBy James LancasterThere is widespread disagreement over what legacy means when it comes to international meetings and no...Climate change: how UEFA was caught offside over flightsMay 15, 2019Climate change: how UEFA was caught offside over flightsBy James LancasterIt’s probably fair to say the Union of European Football Associations (UEFA) is more demonstrably...Ottawa confirms Gleneagles event after landing $2.2m in businessMay 14, 2019Ottawa confirms Gleneagles event after landing $2.2m in businessBy James LancasterAssociation meeting planners are heading to Scotland - to be wooed by Canadians!...Demand for female keynotes has more than trebled since 2013May 14, 2019Demand for female keynotes has more than trebled since 2013By James LancasterDemand for female keynote speakers has more than trebled in the last five years, according to speaker...Load More from James Lancaster
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