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

Cream of the association world honoured at awardsApril 11, 2019Cream of the association world honoured at awardsBy James LancasterJosé Zuniga, head of the International Association of Providers of AIDS Care, was named Executive...Half of US delegates source own accommodation study findsApril 10, 2019Half of US delegates source own accommodation study findsBy James LancasterAlmost half (49 per cent) of US conference-goers bypass the ‘room block’ model and source their own...Associations say thank you for the music in GothenburgApril 10, 2019Associations say thank you for the music in GothenburgBy James LancasterIn this age of hyper-globalisation and people claiming to be ‘citizens of the world’ (I’ve always...Associations World Congress told collaboration is keyApril 8, 2019Associations World Congress told collaboration is keyBy James LancasterSeveral hundred association executives and exhibitors from the meetings industry gathered in...Industry celebrates Global Meetings Industry DayApril 4, 2019Industry celebrates Global Meetings Industry DayBy James LancasterOrganisers, venues, and convention bureaux have been celebrating Global Meetings Industry Day...Senthil Gopinath is new CEO of meetings association ICCAApril 4, 2019Senthil Gopinath is new CEO of meetings association ICCABy James LancasterSenthil Gopinath is the new CEO of the International Congress and Convention Association (ICCA), the...Climate change: why the meetings industry was slow to respondApril 3, 2019Climate change: why the meetings industry was slow to respondBy James LancasterThe looming threat of climate change poses huge questions for the international meetings industry. But...World Intellectual Property Congress among major bid wins for DubaiApril 3, 2019World Intellectual Property Congress among major bid wins for DubaiBy James LancasterDubai will host 3,000 delegates at an international meeting of intellectual property experts in 2025...Brisbane’s brightest minds receive conference grantsApril 3, 2019Brisbane’s brightest minds receive conference grantsBy James LancasterSeven researchers from Brisbane will share in AUS$30,000 funding from the Lord Mayor's office to help...Mutschlechner ‘ideal person’ to advise Congrex SwitzerlandApril 3, 2019Mutschlechner ‘ideal person’ to advise Congrex SwitzerlandBy James LancasterChristian Mutschlechner, the former director of Vienna Convention Bureau, will enjoy a ‘soft...Only Lyon joins GDS-Index after smart tourism accoladeApril 2, 2019Only Lyon joins GDS-Index after smart tourism accoladeBy James LancasterLyon has become the latest city to join the Global Destination Sustainability Index (GDS-Index), a...Accor expansion has caused ‘brand confusion’ but changes possibleApril 2, 2019Accor expansion has caused ‘brand confusion’ but changes possibleBy James LancasterThe number of brands within the AccorHotels portfolio has more than trebled in the past five years to...Malaysia International Trade & Exhibition Centre adds new meeting spaceApril 1, 2019Malaysia International Trade & Exhibition Centre adds new meeting spaceBy James LancasterKuala Lumpur-based Malaysia International Trade & Exhibition Centre (MITEC) has revealed plans to...Melbourne’s record-breaking Bolinger steps down after personal lossMarch 29, 2019Melbourne’s record-breaking Bolinger steps down after personal lossBy James LancasterKaren Bolinger, the tireless CEO of Melbourne Convention Bureau, has announced her imminent departure...Middle East will be tops for bargain-hunters as oversupply pushes down ratesMarch 28, 2019Middle East will be tops for bargain-hunters as oversupply pushes down ratesBy James LancasterOversupply in some corners of the world is driving down hotel rates and creating future bargain...Knowing me knowing you: why partners should go on fam tripsMarch 27, 2019Knowing me knowing you: why partners should go on fam tripsBy James LancasterThink you know somebody? Try to picture how they spend their working day, the specific tasks involved,...IBTM exhibition directors seven event destinations to watchMarch 27, 2019IBTM exhibition directors seven event destinations to watchBy James LancasterDanielle Curtis, exhibition director of The Middle East, Arabian Travel Market and IBTM Arabia, has...Abu Dhabi hosts Special Olympics World Games 2019 across nine venuMarch 26, 2019Abu Dhabi hosts Special Olympics World Games 2019 across nine venuBy James LancasterMore than 7,500 athletes from 190 countries took part in the Special Olympics World Games 2019, in Abu...Singapores Fintech Festival legaciesMarch 22, 2019Singapores Fintech Festival legaciesBy James LancasterThe launch of business events by industry can make a significant contribution to the growth strategies...Edinburghs EICC posts profit as it seeks growth outside EuropeMarch 19, 2019Edinburghs EICC posts profit as it seeks growth outside EuropeBy James LancasterEdinburgh International Conference Centre (EICC) has posted record financial results for 2018 as...Load More from James Lancaster
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