James Lancaster

Editorial Director at Meetings and Incentive Travel

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Articles

Sustainability: There’s a big gap between words and action

1 week ago | meetings-conventions-asia.com | James Lancaster

A new report has laid bare the scale of the challenge facing the meetings and events industry as it seeks to reduce its carbon footprint – with progress stymied by a glaring lack of action. Fewer than 40 signatories to the industry-wide movement Net Zero Carbon Events had published a formal pathway to eliminating their emissions and halving them by 2030 when the report was compiled, with roughly the same number again saying they 'intended' to by the end of 2024.
NZCE: Snapshot report shows huge gap between words and actions

1 week ago | amimagazine.global | James Lancaster

A new report has laid bare the scale of the challenge facingthe meetings and industry as it seeks to reduce its carbon footprint – with progressstymied by a glaring lack of action. Fewer than 40 signatories to the industry-wide movement NetZero Carbon Events have published a formal pathway to eliminating theiremissions and halving them by 2030.
60 per cent of event planners say work affected by geopolitics

3 weeks ago | amimagazine.global | James Lancaster

A report has revealed the stark toll of geopoliticalinstability on the international meetings and events industry, with almost two-thirdsof organisers reporting disruption due to conflict, policy shifts, and safetyconcerns.
Subvention helps Vienna strengthen role as medical meeting hub

1 month ago | amimagazine.global | James Lancaster

Vienna’s international congress market soared to new heights in 2024, with medical meetings emerging as a dominant force behind the city’s record-breaking performance. Of the 6,619 congresses and corporate meetings hosted in the Austrian capital last year, 781 were international congresses—a seven per cent year-on-year increase—contributing an outsized share to Vienna’s visitor economy and confirming the city’s status as a global meeting destination.
Vienna puts conference goers at heart of 'better tourism' strategy

1 month ago | amimagazine.global | James Lancaster

Vienna is redefining urban tourism with a strategy aimed at benefiting both residents and visitors alike — placing conference goers and 'cultural tourists' at the heart of its future. The Austrian capital has unveiled the next phase of its Visitor Economy Strategy, first introduced in 2019.
ABEA and IAPCO unite on research and knowledge sharing

1 month ago | amimagazine.global | James Lancaster

The Australian Business Events Association (ABEA) and the International Association of Professional Congress Organisers (IAPCO) have announced a new three-year Strategic Partnership, with joint research and white paper development at the heart of their collaboration.
Rural health conference to address health disparities and indigenous innovation

2 months ago | amimagazine.global | James Lancaster

In a major win for New Zealand’s rural health community, Wellington has been selected to host the 21st World Rural Health Conference (Rural WONCA) in 2026, bringing international attention to the urgent health needs of rural populations and the innovative work being done to address them. Led by Hauora Taiwhenua Rural Health Network, with strong support from Te Tiriti partners Te Rōpū Ārahi, this is the first time New Zealand will host the prestigious global gathering of rural family doctors.
Accessibility and business models main concerns for event professionals

2 months ago | amimagazine.global | James Lancaster

The international business events industry is at acrossroads, facing a wave of transformational challenges, according to thelatest EIC Futures Landscape Study 2025. The study, released by the Events Industry Council (EIC),highlights a dozen key themes shaping the sector’s future, with accessibility, advocacy,climate risk, and event business models emerging as the most pressing concerns.
Delegate numbers up 87% - Penang celebrates record-smashing year

2 months ago | amimagazine.global | James Lancaster

Penang enjoyed an astonishing year of hosting conferences and business events last year - boosting revenues by almost a quarter and delegate numbers by a staggering 87 per cent. The Penang Convention & Exhibition Bureau (PCEB) has unveiled its Business Events Penang 2024 Annual Review, revealing a record-breaking year for the sector.
Trump looks set to order new travel ban

Mar 9, 2025 | amimagazine.global | James Lancaster |Beth V. West

U.S. president Donald Trump looks set to revive the travelban, introduced in his first term of office, that restricted entry to theUnited States for citizens of six largely Muslim countries. Trump could sign an executive order as early as this week puttingrestrictions in place on countries he believes have insufficient immigrationscreening and security measures in place.