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.

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Residential conference rates down 11.7 per cent at Middle East hotelsJanuary 16, 2019Residential conference rates down 11.7 per cent at Middle East hotelsBy James LancasterResidential conference rates fell by 11.7 per cent at hotels in the Middle East and North Africa...IBTM Arabia announces ‘MICE Knowledge Platform’January 15, 2019IBTM Arabia announces ‘MICE Knowledge Platform’By James LancasterMeetings industry trade show IBTM Arabia, 25-27 March, has announced details of its 2019 Knowledge...Youthful appeal: how to keep millennials happyJanuary 15, 2019Youthful appeal: how to keep millennials happyBy James LancasterHow do you keep one of the most demanding generations ever engaged in your association? Holly...Warwick Conferences beefs up sport and wellness facilityJanuary 14, 2019Warwick Conferences beefs up sport and wellness facilityBy James LancasterA new sport and wellness hub will launch in April at the University of Warwick campus, improving its...AUS$41m space agency is Adelaide’s ‘ultimate conference legacyJanuary 11, 2019AUS$41m space agency is Adelaide’s ‘ultimate conference legacyBy James LancasterMeetings industry chiefs in Adelaide claim to have secured the ‘largest legacy of any Australian...Delegates want ‘CV-changing events’ tailored to them survey findsJanuary 9, 2019Delegates want ‘CV-changing events’ tailored to them survey findsBy James LancasterDelegates want ‘CV-changing’ events that combine learning with ‘disruptive’ elements that bring about...Association signs code to help end horror of child sex traffickingJanuary 8, 2019Association signs code to help end horror of child sex traffickingBy James LancasterPCMA, the Chicago-based Professional Convention Management Association, has pledged to help end the...Meeting in the age of high-stakes brinkmanshipJanuary 7, 2019Meeting in the age of high-stakes brinkmanshipBy James LancasterPolitics, on both sides of the Atlantic, has reached a deadlock....Under-represented association leaders compete for scholarshipsJanuary 7, 2019Under-represented association leaders compete for scholarshipsBy James LancasterAssociation executives from under-represented groups are being urged to apply for a scholarship to...New convention centre helps Hamburg attract neurosurgeonsJanuary 3, 2019New convention centre helps Hamburg attract neurosurgeonsBy James LancasterThe long-awaited re-opening of the Congress Centre Hamburg (CCH) in 2020 was one of the main factors...Geena Davis to give keynote speech at Convening LeadersJanuary 2, 2019Geena Davis to give keynote speech at Convening LeadersBy James LancasterOscar-winning actor Geena Davis has joined the roster of keynote speakers at PCMA Convening Leaders,...Durban to host Association Meetings ProgrammeDecember 31, 2018Durban to host Association Meetings ProgrammeBy James LancasterAssociation executives and meetings industry suppliers will gather in Durban after the city was chosen...Criticise COP24 if you will but meeting mattersDecember 21, 2018Criticise COP24 if you will but meeting mattersBy James LancasterCOP24 was hailed by organisers as a ‘success’, but for many the UN climate talks were an example of...Historic freshwater society chooses Brisbane for overseas debutDecember 20, 2018Historic freshwater society chooses Brisbane for overseas debutBy James LancasterA group of scientists who study the ecology of ponds, rivers, lakes, and streams will hold its annual...ACC Liverpool celebrates milestone with a little helpDecember 19, 2018ACC Liverpool celebrates milestone with a little helpBy James LancasterACC Liverpool celebrated its 10th birthday year with a little help from its friends at its annual...Boost for NZ as Wellington centre gets green lightDecember 18, 2018Boost for NZ as Wellington centre gets green lightBy James LancasterNew Zealand’s status as a destination for business events has been bolstered after city leaders gave...Boyle takes top job at organisers’ associationDecember 17, 2018Boyle takes top job at organisers’ associationBy James LancasterThe International Association of Professional Congress Organisers (IAPCO) has appointed Martin Boyle,...Lausanne signals shift in focus for energy allianceDecember 14, 2018Lausanne signals shift in focus for energy allianceBy James LancasterA city perhaps best known as the seat of the Olympics movement has become the latest member of the...Competing realities: virtual v augmentedDecember 13, 2018Competing realities: virtual v augmentedBy James LancasterThe twisting of reality is becoming common practice in the meetings industry, writes Corbin Ball. By...Be emotional and don’t glorify the leader’ PR expert tells associationsDecember 12, 2018Be emotional and don’t glorify the leader’ PR expert tells associationsBy James LancasterAssociations should focus on eliciting an emotional response from their audience, rather than just...Load More from James Lancaster
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