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

University to help secure more conferences for RiminiJanuary 30, 2024University to help secure more conferences for RiminiBy James LancasterAn agreement between Italian Exhibition Group (IEG ) and University of Bologna (UniBo) aims to attract...Most associations using AI in event planning, report suggestsJanuary 23, 2024Most associations using AI in event planning, report suggestsBy James LancasterAlmost two-thirds of association meeting planners are using artificial intelligence (AI) to help them...Corbin Ball photoJanuary 23, 2024'Longest-running' event tech website to close at end of monthBy James LancasterEvent tech expert Corbin Ball is retiring - and closing his long-running website corbinball.com....Sustainability globe in hand illustrationJanuary 22, 2024Sustainability not high priority on planners’ RFPs, survey findsBy James LancasterSustainability is still not given a high priority in meeting planners’ dealings with suppliers, new...Gianluca Scavo and Patrizia Semprebene BuongiornoJanuary 11, 2024Congress organiser completes takeover of communications agencyBy James LancasterAIM Communications, part of AIM Group International, has bought the remaining 49% shareholding in Gas...Tartu in EstoniaJanuary 9, 2024Tartu: culture mantle leads to record number of international conferencesBy James LancasterEstonia's second largest city is looking forward to welcoming thousands of conference delegates in...BCCK hails better than expected 2023 as recovery continuesJanuary 4, 2024BCCK hails better than expected 2023 as recovery continuesBy James LancasterA string of international association meetings contributed to a better-than-expected year at...The Fira De Barcelona board, presided over by Mayor Jaume Collboni, deliver resultsJanuary 3, 2024Medical congresses could mean record-breaking 2024 for Fira de BarcelonaBy James LancasterOne of Europe's largest trade fair organisations posted record results in 2023 and expects better...green back close upDecember 18, 2023Associations finding it harder to secure event sponsorsBy James LancasterAssociations are finding it increasingly difficult to secure sponsorship for their conferences and...Event networking sessionDecember 15, 2023Half of companies score less than 3 out 10 for event ROI, survey findsBy James LancasterOnly a few companies are seeing decent returns from attending events, according to a new ranking of...A meeting at Gothia Towers, Gothenburg, SwedenDecember 15, 2023More hotels lure international meetings to GothenburgBy James LancasterAn increase in hotel rooms has pushed Gothenburg's conference business back to pre-pandemic levels,...Conference November 28, 2023Focus on 'intent' to improve business events, organisers urgedBy James LancasterThe business events industry should redefine ROI to mean 'return on intent' in the interest of better...MIC Joint Meetings Industry Council Profile and Power AwardNovember 28, 2023Lee-Müller wins coveted 'Power + Profile' awardBy James LancasterThe managing director of the Hong Kong Convention and Exhibition Centre's commitment to sustainability...ICCA and BESawarak staff collaborate on Association Impact Masterclass at ICCA 62nd congress in BangkokNovember 24, 2023Sarawak convention bureau sponsors ‘Association Impact Masterclass’By James LancasterA legacy impact certification programme aimed at association meeting planners is being backed by...Confex CologneNovember 24, 2023New venue drives surge in conference enquiries in German cathedral cityBy James LancasterCologne Convention Bureau has reported a 35% surge in enquiries for meetings and conferences on back...Pullman Paris Montparnasse November 20, 2023Organisers' association partners with hotel giantBy James LancasterUNICEO, an international association for senior corporate events organisers, has teamed up with...airline landing at duskNovember 13, 2023Meetings industry must ‘change narrative’ on sustainable aviationBy James LancasterThe business events sector should encourage airlines to make the shift to sustainable aviation - and...conference in the darkNovember 13, 2023Exceptional Australians given grants to attend conferenceBy James LancasterEleven of Western Australia's exceptional researchers will receive a free pass to a conference of...Distraction close upNovember 9, 2023Daydreaming and scrolling in meetings ‘costing £20bn a year,’ report showsBy James LancasterPeople being distracted in meetings is having a major impact on productivity. according to a new...social media useNovember 9, 2023Survey explores impact of social media use on event professionalsBy James LancasterA survey aims to uncover the extent to which screen time and social media use is having a...Load More from James Lancaster
Podcast
"You can lose control of the story in minutes"
Venues
Austria Center Vienna boosts energy resilience with major solar investment
Destinations
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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