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

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...Paris storms back to top of ICCA City Rankings in emphatic styleMay 13, 2019Paris storms back to top of ICCA City Rankings in emphatic styleBy James LancasterParis has returned to the top of the ICCA City Rankings in emphatic style – hosting 40 meetings more...Ponchia targets ‘sustainable innovation’ in new role at AIM GroupMay 10, 2019Ponchia targets ‘sustainable innovation’ in new role at AIM GroupBy James LancasterAIM Group International has appointed association high-flyer Annalisa Ponchia as director of...Warwick conference will make ‘critical strides’ on STEM gender biasMay 9, 2019Warwick conference will make ‘critical strides’ on STEM gender biasBy James LancasterThe University of Warwick has won the bid to plan, organise and host the 18th International Conference...Infectious disease experts return to ‘fantastic’ Kuala LumpurMay 9, 2019Infectious disease experts return to ‘fantastic’ Kuala LumpurBy James LancasterMore than 3,000 experts on infectious diseases will be converging on Kuala Lumpur next year....Why event sustainability is a number one priority in GermanyMay 7, 2019Why event sustainability is a number one priority in GermanyBy James LancasterMaking meetings sustainable is a top priority in Germany, as indicated by the results of the Meeting...Lets keep identity politics out of our quest for diversityMay 7, 2019Lets keep identity politics out of our quest for diversityBy James LancasterDiversity is the overarching theme of this year’s IMEX trade show in Frankfurt – with sessions...Dubai Exhibition Centre aims to expand UAE’s events sectorMay 3, 2019Dubai Exhibition Centre aims to expand UAE’s events sectorBy James LancasterOrganisers have unveiled a sneak peek of the Dubai Exhibition Centre, set to host the six-month-long...Partnerships: “It’s not the similarities it’s the difference that count…”May 3, 2019Partnerships: “It’s not the similarities it’s the difference that count…”By James LancasterPaul Vallee is managing director of the international destination marketing association BestCities...More than two thirds of Europeans prefer taxis to ride-sharingMay 2, 2019More than two thirds of Europeans prefer taxis to ride-sharingBy James LancasterMore than two thirds of European business travellers prefer taxis to ride-sharing services such as...Networking valued higher by millennials than any other groupMay 1, 2019Networking valued higher by millennials than any other groupBy James LancasterMillennials value networking more highly than any other generation, but are reluctant to attend events...ACC Liverpool confirms returning events and multi-year dealsApril 30, 2019ACC Liverpool confirms returning events and multi-year dealsBy James LancasterACC Liverpool has confirmed that a series of conferences will return to the venue after signing...Mobile congress returns to Moscow following successful debutApril 29, 2019Mobile congress returns to Moscow following successful debutBy James LancasterThe GSMA Mobile 360 Series – Eurasia conference, a regional event run by GSMA (Global System for...Load More from James Lancaster
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