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

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...Sri Lanka: major conference on trade in endangered species ‘postponed’April 26, 2019Sri Lanka: major conference on trade in endangered species ‘postponed’By James LancasterAn international conference on the buying and selling of endangered animals and plants has been...ICCA member hotels directly affected by Sri Lanka bombingsApril 26, 2019ICCA member hotels directly affected by Sri Lanka bombingsBy James LancasterThe Easter Sunday bomb attacks carried out in Sri Lanka have “directly implicated” ICCA member hotels,...London Skyline1 April 24, 2019Return of liver boosts Londons reputation for medical meetingsBy James LancasterLondon’s standing as a host city for high-profile medical meetings was given a boost after Europe's...Tribal loyalties: the suppliers in your (meeting) spaceApril 23, 2019Tribal loyalties: the suppliers in your (meeting) spaceBy James LancasterInternational association meetings are often regarded as the Holy Grail by suppliers to the...IMEX Frankfurt banishes boredom with new Discovery ZoneApril 23, 2019IMEX Frankfurt banishes boredom with new Discovery ZoneBy James LancasterIMEX Frankfurt aims to “inspire” and delight” attendees with holograms, robots, magic, music and...Speaking frankly: with TEDs Katherine McCartneyApril 22, 2019Speaking frankly: with TEDs Katherine McCartneyBy James LancasterAs co-director of Vancouver-based events agency PDW Inc Katherine McCartney produced the main TED...Conference ambassadors: the art of persuasionApril 12, 2019Conference ambassadors: the art of persuasionBy James LancasterNo convention bureau worthy of the name would be seen dead without its own ambassador programme. But...Ambassadors to help associations ‘think Ottawa’April 12, 2019Ambassadors to help associations ‘think Ottawa’By James LancasterCanada’s capital city, Ottawa, is to launch its own conference ambassador programme....Load More from James Lancaster
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