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

A press conference announcing the results for Fira de BarcelonaDecember 16, 2024Association congresses propel Fira de Barcelona to record earningsBy James LancasterA string of major international association conferences, each attracting thousands of delegates,...Kenes Group CEO Ori Lahav and Mayor of Madrid José Luis Martínez-Almeida Navasqüés have metDecember 5, 2024Kenes sign three-year deal with Madrid for public sector tech conferenceBy James LancasterA conference focused on the digital transformation of public services has been inked in for the next...Satellite in spaceDecember 4, 2024Satellite data could help conference cities manage visitor flowsBy James LancasterCities who join the Global Destination Sustainability Movement (GDS-Movement) will now have...James Rees JMICNovember 14, 2024NZCE adds business events metrics to UN's conference emissions toolBy James LancasterNet Zero Carbon Events (NZCE) is integrating its methodology into the UN’s reference tool...A meeting in a conference roomNovember 14, 2024Legacy advocates launch 'many voices, one message' campaignBy James LancasterBusiness events leaders have urged their peers to agree, once and for all, that legacy and impact are...conference delegate in roomNovember 13, 2024Convention bureaux ‘as important as healthcare and education’, summit claimsBy James LancasterConvention and visitor bureaux (CVBs) – responsible for winning conference business for countries and...A view of Adelaide with river and bridgeNovember 7, 2024Conference goers spend $1,165 a day, new report findsBy James LancasterBusiness Events Adelaide (BEA) has dusted down the model it uses to calculate how much business event...Lyn Lewis-Smith retiringNovember 5, 2024Lewis-Smith: meetings industry ‘visionary’ announces decision to step downBy James LancasterThe Australian meetings industry pioneer Lyn Lewis-Smith has announced she is stepping down from her...Space satellite October 21, 2024Boldly go! convention bureaux collaborate on space missionBy James LancasterFour space-focused cities have come together to form an international network focused on the...confused peopleOctober 19, 2024Glass ceiling? The truth about women in eventsBy James LancasterIt's widely held that although women dominate the events industry, men fill most of the leadership...Man up stepladder painting smiley faceOctober 8, 2024Revealed: Associations in running for $20,000 impact grantBy James LancasterThree international associations who used their events to create a legacy will compete for $20,000...Net zero balancing actOctober 7, 2024NZCE moves to increase ‘transparency and accountability’By James LancasterNet Zero Carbon Events (NZCE), the event industry’s initiative to slash its carbon emissions, has...People mingling at a conference October 2, 2024‘Impact Day’ to show how conferences can benefit communitiesBy James LancasterEvent aims to provide a framework that will help conference organisers design and plan conferences...Hong Kong skyscrapersSeptember 18, 2024RX Global cancels APAC version of IBTM WorldBy James LancasterRX Global, organisers of Barcelona-based meetings and events trade show IBTM World, has scrapped plans...climate change heat graphic handSeptember 9, 2024Climate change: Is it time for NZCE to join the race?By James LancasterThe business events industry's light-touch approach to carbon reduction is damaging its credibility....Close up of police officer dealing with rioters in distanceSeptember 9, 2024European destinations must prepare for more frequent crisisBy James LancasterEurope’s national tourism organisations (NTOs) should carry out long-term risk planning in light of...Cvent CEO and founder Reggie AggarwalSeptember 5, 2024Cvent target event marketing with Splash takeoverBy James LancasterCvent, the meetings and events technology provider, is back on the acquisition trail – this time...Association Forum IBTMAugust 19, 2024Associations 'won’t shy away from big issues’ in BarcelonaBy James LancasterGeopolitics, AI, and how to prevent staff burnout will be just a few of the topics on the table for...Melbourne Club Ambassador Awards 1August 19, 2024Metz honoured as Melbourne celebrates its conference ambassadorsBy James LancasterA gastroenterologist who helped to bring four international conferences to Melbourne has been honoured...Delegates enjoy Newcastle in the UKAugust 14, 2024Meeting destinations could benefit as 'blended travel' takes offBy James LancasterConferences destinations, like Newcastle, in the UK, are enjoying a tourism boom from delegates who...Load More from James Lancaster
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Austria Center Vienna boosts energy resilience with major solar investment
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KLCC secures 19 international conferences for 2026
Destinations
Arnott strengthens SEC's association team
Leadership
Vishakha Kumar appointed executive director and CEO of the ISTH
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