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Green train

March 24, 2023Opinion: It's time for associations to own their conference footprintAMI editor James Lancaster says it's time international associations took ownership of their conference carbon footprintsRead More

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October 3, 2022Expert ContributorsThe people powering ami with their knowledge and experience

Claus Raasted, College of Extraordinary Experiences

July 6, 2022Video: 'Innovation requires focus, but focus kills innovation' - Claus RaastedAMI James Lancaster met Claus Raasted, co-founder of the College of Extraordinary Experiences, to talk innovation...

'An incredible journey!' Worldspan says cheers to 50 years

June 27, 2022'An incredible journey!' Worldspan says cheers to 50 yearsCreative communications agency Worldspan, organiser of international association meetings, is celebrating its 50th birthday

Leadership: You dont get to the top by fluke - Christina Lewellen

March 23, 2022Leadership: You dont get to the top by fluke - Christina LewellenChristina Lewellen, executive director of the Association of Technology Leaders in Independent Schools (ATLIS), chats with Holly Patrick about her intentional career path to CEO level, managing sustainable growth and dealing with loneliness at the top...

WATCH: Northstar’s editors on Russia mask mandates and more

March 21, 2022WATCH: Northstar’s editors on Russia mask mandates and moreJoin Loren Edelstein, vice president and content director of Northstar Meetings Group, James Lancaster, editorial director of Northstar Meetings Group UK, and Paul Harvey, editor for Meetings & Incentive Travel, as they discuss the latest industry developments of note from around the world.

Estonia: Teimann is convention bureaus new association expert

March 8, 2022Estonia: Teimann is convention bureaus new association expertThe Estonian Convention Bureau has appointed Külli Teimann as a new Association Expert.

Sydney harbour

March 7, 2022Outlook positive but ‘significant investment’ needed in workforceOpinion: by Andrew Hiebl, CEO Association of Australian Convention Bureaux

Pittet is new head of Geneva Convention Bureau

March 4, 2022Pittet is new head of Geneva Convention BureauAlain Pittet has been appointed head of the Geneva Convention Bureau – tasked with increasing the number of association meetings that take place in the Swiss city.

Nikki Walker deep dive

February 9, 2022Deep Dive S4EP2: There's a craving for face to face - Nikki Walker MCI GroupAMI Editor James Lancaster catches up with Nikki Walker, Global VP Engagement - Associations & Communities, MCI Group to talk about the future of membership...

Daniels tasked with driving engagement at BestCities

February 2, 2022Daniels tasked with driving engagement at BestCitiesBestCities Global Alliance, the legacy-focused partnership of convention bureaux, has appointed Tia Daniels to fill the recently vacated role of director, business development & community engagement.Show More

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