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

Athens wins €1m in European Capital of Innovation awardsNovember 19, 2018Athens wins €1m in European Capital of Innovation awardsBy James LancasterThe city of Athens collected prize money to the tune of €1m after being named European Capital of...Reality check: meetings are still a safe betNovember 16, 2018Reality check: meetings are still a safe betBy James LancasterOutgoing Vienna Convention Bureau chief Christian Mutschlechner might not have been entirely serious...Destinations recognised for sustainability effortsNovember 14, 2018Destinations recognised for sustainability effortsBy James LancasterCopenhagen, Gothenburg and Goyang were the winners at this years GDS-Index Awards, which recognise...Low-budget campaign wins high-profile marketing awardNovember 14, 2018Low-budget campaign wins high-profile marketing awardBy James LancasterVisitScotland Business Events has won an award for its Ideas Become Legends campaign....New ‘industrial revolution’ needs new approach from suppliersNovember 14, 2018New ‘industrial revolution’ needs new approach from suppliersBy James LancasterThe new or 'fourth'  industrial revolution, characterised by a fusion of technologies blurring the...Sirk sacking and CRM costs will lead to ICCA loss of €354 000November 14, 2018Sirk sacking and CRM costs will lead to ICCA loss of €354 000By James LancasterThe sacking of CEO Martin Sirk and the spiralling costs of a new CRM system will lead to a trading...November 12, 2018Paris ‘most competitive city’ in attracting international meetingsBy James LancasterParis has topped a new index which ranks cities in terms of their competitiveness in attracting...Montréal honours its $73m conference ambassadorsNovember 12, 2018Montréal honours its $73m conference ambassadorsBy James LancasterAmbassadors who helped bring a dozen international meetings to Montréal have been honoured by the city...James Rees to lead ICCA through time of change and innovationNovember 12, 2018James Rees to lead ICCA through time of change and innovationBy James LancasterExCel London’s James Rees was voted president of the International Congress & Convention Association...European Association Summit 2019 reveals sharing themeNovember 9, 2018European Association Summit 2019 reveals sharing themeBy James Lancaster‘Share and co-create’ will be the theme of the European Association Summit (EAS) 2019....SmithBucklin acquires experience design agency 360 Live MediaNovember 8, 2018SmithBucklin acquires experience design agency 360 Live MediaBy James LancasterSmithBucklin, the Chicago-based association management company, has snapped up 360 Live Media, the...Online communities: too much informationNovember 7, 2018Online communities: too much informationBy James LancasterA thriving online community can help turn the most out-of-touch association into a vital and relevant...Why Maria’s wrath isn’t the end of the storyNovember 6, 2018Why Maria’s wrath isn’t the end of the storyBy James LancasterPuerto Rico’s disaster that killed around 3,000 people might yet have a happy ending. Martin Lewis met...Indonesia unveils $1million meeting fundNovember 6, 2018Indonesia unveils $1million meeting fundBy James LancasterIndonesia’s Ministry of Tourism has announced US$1 million bid fund in 2019 to increase its market...Are we bored of TED Talks yet (Pause)October 28, 2018Are we bored of TED Talks yet (Pause)By James LancasterA broadcaster of modest repute – a BBC man, but not a household name – was due to present a chamber of...Association meetings: ignore the doom-mongersOctober 24, 2018Association meetings: ignore the doom-mongersBy James LancasterSometimes the best theories are just that: theories....Cape Town hails bridge to meetings successOctober 12, 2018Cape Town hails bridge to meetings successBy James LancasterA striking new ‘sky bridge’ connecting separate parts of the Cape Town International Convention Centre...Growing revenues at the heart of PCMA’s Knowledge ExchangeOctober 11, 2018Growing revenues at the heart of PCMA’s Knowledge ExchangeBy James LancasterPCMA's next Knowledge Exchange in London will explore innovative ways to grow revenue beyond...Meetings: the one billion euro questionOctober 10, 2018Meetings: the one billion euro questionBy James LancasterCan the knowledge imparted at a congress really be worth €1bn?...Quick fix: turn your association around in 48 hoursOctober 9, 2018Quick fix: turn your association around in 48 hoursBy James LancasterStuck in a rut? Association consultant Genevieve LeClerc reveals how you can design your way out of a...Load More from James Lancaster
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