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

Melbourne to host its ‘biggest event’ after Rotary winFebruary 25, 2019Melbourne to host its ‘biggest event’ after Rotary winBy James LancasterMelbourne will host its biggest ever event when 20,000 Rotary members arrive in 2023....Privatisation next step as Edinburgh Marketing wins reprieveFebruary 22, 2019Privatisation next step as Edinburgh Marketing wins reprieveBy James LancasterEdinburgh Marketing, the organisation behind the city’s convention bureau, was dealt an eleventh hour...International Confex announces relocation to ExCeL London in 2020February 21, 2019International Confex announces relocation to ExCeL London in 2020By James LancasterInternational Confex, the meetings industry trade show, is set to move to ExCeL London in 2020....Edinburgh and its ambassadors: what price the knowledge economyFebruary 20, 2019Edinburgh and its ambassadors: what price the knowledge economyBy James LancasterAmbassadors play a key role in helping destinations secure international association meetings....Operator will showcase Christchurch to attract meetingsFebruary 19, 2019Operator will showcase Christchurch to attract meetingsBy James LancasterAEG Ogden, the newly unveiled operator of the AUS$400m Christchurch Convention and Exhibition Centre,...Messe Frankfurt to switch entirely to renewable energyFebruary 18, 2019Messe Frankfurt to switch entirely to renewable energyBy James LancasterMesse Frankfurt, which claims to be the ‘world’s largest’ event organiser and exhibition ground owner,...Meetings industry urged to stamp out sexual harassmentFebruary 15, 2019Meetings industry urged to stamp out sexual harassmentBy James LancasterAustralian meetings industry leaders have been urged to take ‘critical action’ to stamp out sexual...Liverpool ambassadors awarded for £10.8m contributionFebruary 14, 2019Liverpool ambassadors awarded for £10.8m contributionBy James LancasterClub Liverpool last night awarded the ambassadors who helped to deliver £10.8 million worth of...Choosing the best meetings technology: platform or deckFebruary 13, 2019Choosing the best meetings technology: platform or deckBy James LancasterIt’s a dilemma facing every meeting planner. Do you opt for a company offering comprehensive tech...Edinburgh: destination marketers criticise ‘short-sighted’ cuts proposalFebruary 13, 2019Edinburgh: destination marketers criticise ‘short-sighted’ cuts proposalBy James LancasterLeaders from one of Europe’s most prestigious gatherings of destination marketing organisations (DMOs)...Peace and justice: how meetings help cities move onFebruary 13, 2019Peace and justice: how meetings help cities move onBy James LancasterLessons learned...Hosted buyer registration opens for The Meetings Show 2019February 12, 2019Hosted buyer registration opens for The Meetings Show 2019By James LancasterHosted buyer registration is now open for The Meetings Show, taking place on Wednesday 26 and Thursday...Blow for Montreux venue as residents snub SFr87m renovationFebruary 11, 2019Blow for Montreux venue as residents snub SFr87m renovationBy James LancasterThe SFr87 million (EURO77m) renovation of the Montreux Music and Convention Centre, 2m2c, has been...Academics voice anger as 89% cuts threaten bureauFebruary 11, 2019Academics voice anger as 89% cuts threaten bureauBy James LancasterAcademics across Edinburgh have slammed proposed budget cuts that would see an 89 per cent drop in the...That moment when your president goes off-piste againFebruary 8, 2019That moment when your president goes off-piste againBy James LancasterIt’s one of life’s great mysteries, why people who complain of being misquoted, or taken out of...Meetings Africa unveils greening policies for 2019February 8, 2019Meetings Africa unveils greening policies for 2019By James LancasterThis year’s edition of Meetings Africa is set to be the greenest ever, with more event greening in...Largest scientific meeting in Estonia triumps on awards nightFebruary 7, 2019Largest scientific meeting in Estonia triumps on awards nightBy James LancasterThe largest international scientific meeting ever held in Estonia has been named ‘Conference of the...Vienna CVB: Big shoes to fill for the new ChristianFebruary 6, 2019Vienna CVB: Big shoes to fill for the new ChristianBy James LancasterEvents industry guru Christian Mutschlechner retired from his position as head of the Vienna...Swiss cities secure 16 major events after joining forcesFebruary 6, 2019Swiss cities secure 16 major events after joining forcesBy James LancasterNew convention bureaux alliance Lausanne Montreux Congress (LMC) secured 16 events in its first full...PCMA expands education programme across EuropeFebruary 5, 2019PCMA expands education programme across EuropeBy James LancasterPCMA, the Chicago-based association of convention managers, is stepping up its education programme in...Load More from James Lancaster
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