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

Marriott’s very modern dilemmaSeptember 27, 2017Marriott’s very modern dilemmaBy James LancasterOne of the creepiest things about marketing is the way it attaches ‘values’ to corporations - as if...When you’ve got to goSeptember 20, 2017When you’ve got to goBy James LancasterSeasoned conference goers have their own evacuation strategies for when a dull keynote shows no signs...Life affirmingSeptember 8, 2017Life affirmingBy James LancasterI suppose it was never really in doubt, but it was heart-warming, nevertheless, to see tens of...Lets not squeeze the life out of meetingsAugust 25, 2017Lets not squeeze the life out of meetingsBy James LancasterThere has been a shift in emphasis in the meetings industry over recent years, with the pendulum...Meetings in the age of bullshitAugust 17, 2017Meetings in the age of bullshitBy James LancasterThe foundations of the meetings industry would collapse if delegates started treating expert speakers...Youthful abandonAugust 7, 2017Youthful abandonBy James LancasterMaybe they’re rebelling against rebellion. Maybe they care more about their health and wellbeing....The weirdness of hotelsJuly 28, 2017The weirdness of hotelsBy James LancasterIt might seem a little against the grain in this age of Airbnb and in-the-know private rental sites,...The relentless logic of diversityJuly 18, 2017The relentless logic of diversityBy James LancasterThe paucity of women on company boards has been the subject of much debate, but it is just the poster...



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