Serving the themed entertainment community

Latest News

  • Teachers from around the globe meet at Space Center Houston for conference on space education
  • IAAPA EMEA holds Winter Conference for first time in Canary Islands
  • Nancy & David Wolf Holocaust & Humanity Center, co-designed by Berenbaum Jacobs Associates and JRA, opens in Cincinnati’s Union Terminal
  • Barco introduces Medialon Showmaster version 2.7
  • Legacy Entertainment’s ROAD RAGE at Trans Studio Bali billed as world’s first “stunt show dark ride”
  • Josh Powers joins IAAPA as Executive Vice President and Chief Financial Officer
  • Fred Foster, co-founder and CEO of ETC, passes away at age 61 – remembered as leader in theater technology
  • Cirque du Soleil continues expansion through partnership with football superstar Leo Messi and acquisition of The Works Entertainment
  • Home
  • Latest News
  • Online Issues
    • 2018
      • #76 – Year End/Trade Show Round-up
      • #75 – IAAPA 2018
      • #74 – EME/Waterparks
      • #73 – Asia and Technology
      • #72 – Dubai/Museums
      • #71 – MENA/Entertainment
    • 2017
      • #70 – IAAPA 2017
      • #69 – Game Changers
      • #68 Going Global: Technology on the International Stage
      • #67 – Experience Design: Many Faces Many Places
      • #66 Theatrical Influence and Convergence
    • 2016
      • #65 IAAPA 2016
      • #64 Waterpark, Zoo & Aquarium 2016
      • #63 Technology 2016
      • #62 International
      • #61 Museums and Expanding Markets
    • 2015
      • #60 – IAAPA 2015
      • #59 – Zoos/Aquaria and Waterparks 2015
      • #58 – Technology 2015
      • #57 – International 2015
      • #56 – Museums 2015
    • 2014
      • #55 – IAAPA 2014 / Tenth Anniversary
      • #54 – Waterparks, Zoos and Aquariums 2014
      • #53 – Technology 2014
      • #52 – International 2014
      • #51 – Museums 2014
    • 2013
      • #46 – Museums 2013
      • #47 – International 2013
      • #48 – Technology 2013
      • #49 – Waterparks 2013
      • #50 – IAAPA 2013
      • 2013 Wrap-Up
    • 2012
      • #45 – IAAPA & WWA Wrap-Up
      • #44 – IAAPA
      • #43 – Waterparks
      • #42 – Technology
      • #41 – International
      • #40 – Museums
  • World markets
    • Asia
    • Europe & Middle East
    • Latin America & Mexico
    • North America
  • Subscribe
  • Advertise
  • About
    • About InPark
    • Privacy Policy
  • Resources
  • follow
    • Facebook
    • Twitter
    • Linked
    • Youtube

IAAPA shatters records with 2018 Attractions Expo

Nov 17, 2018 Joe Kleiman News 0


IAAPA shatters records with 2018 Attractions Expo

The International Association of Amusement Parks and Attractions (IAAPA) shattered records this week at IAAPA Attractions Expo 2018 with the highest attendance and largest trade show floor in the event’s history. A record 42,000 registered attractions industry professionals gathered in Orlando to learn, buy, and network during the association’s 100thanniversary celebration. The premier conference and trade show for the global attractions industry took place Nov. 12-16 at the Orange County Convention Center.

Attractions industry professionals from around the world came together to discover the latest products and technologies on the trade show floor, learn from world-renowned industry experts during the education conference, and build connections with attractions industry colleagues. The largest trade show floor in Expo history also featured the new Exploration Station, a custom-built outdoor structure with more than 140 exhibitors. The five-day Expo pumped an estimated $77.2 million into the Orlando-area economy.

“There is no better way to celebrate IAAPA’s centennial anniversary than with a remarkable and record-breaking Expo,” said Hal McEvoy, IAAPA president and CEO. “IAAPA’s mission is to connect attractions professionals with each other and with new and innovative ideas. All that and much more happened here in Orlando. It’s been an incredible week!”

At this year’s Kickoff Event, IAAPA also revealed its new logo and brand (above) that will officially debut on Jan. 1, 2019.

IAAPA Attractions Expo 2018 by the Numbers

• 1,151 companies displayed innovative new products and services on 600,375 net square feet of trade show floor space, including the new Exploration Station outdoor structure.

• 26,600 qualified buyers from around the world, including executives from amusement parks, water parks, family entertainment centers (FECs), zoos, aquariums, museums, science centers, resorts, and attractions participated in the Expo.

• 15,128 people participated in 149 education experiences which included multiple-day institutes and symposia, behind-the-scenes EDUTours at area attractions, panel and roundtable discussions, and constituency lunches. The education figure includes:

• 713 attractions industry professionals attended the GM and Owners’ Breakfast featuring Bob Chapek, Chairman of Disney Parks, Experiences, and Consumer Products

• And, approximately 364 industry leaders who enjoyed a lunch-and-learn presentation by Mohamed Al Zaabi, Developer of Yas Island and CEO of Miral in Abu Dhabi, United Arab Emirates

• More than 1,800 people attended the Kickoff Event, the Expo’s official opening session, for an update on the state of the industry; to see the exciting new attractions introduced around the world in 2018; and to preview IAAPA’s new global brand.

• 1,152 participants met, socialized, and shared ideas at the Opening Reception.

• More than 3,600 people attended IAAPA Celebrates: IAAPA’s Centennial Celebration at Universal Studios Florida.

• Expo participants raised approximately $120,000 for Give Kids The World (www.gktw.org), through a golf tournament, motorcycle ride, fun run and walk, individual and corporate donations, and hole-in-one challenge.

• Expo participants and IAAPA members raised approximately $50,000 for the IAAPA Foundation (www.IAAPAFoundation.org) through a Silent Auction at Opening Reception benefiting programs that support tomorrow’s attractions industry leaders and the Al Weber Scholarship Fund.

• IAAPA appreciates the generous support of 76 sponsors that helped to make IAAPA Attractions Expo 2018 possible.

The following industry awards were presented at IAAPA Attractions Expo 2018:

• IAAPA Hall of Fame Awards (worldwide industry pioneers and innovators)

• IAAPA Service Awards (service to IAAPA and the industry)

• IAAPA Brass Ring Awards (excellence in marketing, retail, live entertainment, human resources, food and beverage, top family entertainment centers, new products, and best exhibits)

Share this:

  • LinkedIn
  • Facebook
  • Twitter
  • Print
  • Pinterest

  • awards, conventions., iaapa, IAAPA Attractions Expo 2018, industry events, International Association of Amusement Parks and Attractions, orlando, trade shows
  • tweet
Related articles
  • IAAPA EMEA holds Winter Conference for first time in Canary Islands
    IAAPA EMEA holds Winter Conference for...

    0

  • Josh Powers joins IAAPA as Executive Vice President and Chief Financial Officer
    Josh Powers joins IAAPA as Executive...

    0

  • Herschend Live brings legendary video game to life with Halo: Outpost Discovery touring experience
    Herschend Live brings legendary video...

    0

  • The Producers Group: Project portfolio
    The Producers Group: Project portfolio

    0

More in this category
  • Teachers from around the globe meet at Space Center Houston for conference on space education
    Teachers from around the globe meet at...

    Feb 15, 2019 0

  • Nancy & David Wolf Holocaust & Humanity Center, co-designed by Berenbaum Jacobs Associates and JRA, opens in Cincinnati’s Union Terminal
    Nancy & David Wolf Holocaust...

    Feb 14, 2019 0

  • Barco introduces Medialon Showmaster version 2.7
    Barco introduces Medialon Showmaster...

    Feb 13, 2019 0

  • Legacy Entertainment’s ROAD RAGE at Trans Studio Bali billed as world’s first “stunt show dark ride”
    Legacy Entertainment’s ROAD RAGE...

    Feb 13, 2019 0


Leave a Reply Cancel reply

You must be logged in to post a comment.





Current Issue

  • #76 – 2018 Year end/Trade show round-up
    #76 – 2018 Year end/Trade show round-up

    Dec 19, 2018 0

  • The zoovolution
    The zoovolution

    Dec 18, 2018 0

  • Legends, camels & ACE
    Legends, camels & ACE

    Dec 18, 2018 0

  • World’s fairs: 2020 vision
    World’s fairs: 2020 vision

    Dec 18, 2018 0

  • Can you tell me how to get to SésamoAventura?
    Can you tell me how to get to SésamoAventura?

    Dec 18, 2018 0

  • Mad Systems: The future is now
    Mad Systems: The future is now

    Dec 18, 2018 0

  • WWA 2018 shows waterpark markets are diverse and strong
    WWA 2018 shows waterpark markets are diverse and strong

    Dec 18, 2018 0

  • Time for a change
    Time for a change

    Dec 18, 2018 0

  • On-brand museums
    On-brand museums

    Dec 18, 2018 0

  • HollandWorld Redux
    HollandWorld Redux

    Dec 18, 2018 0

  • Two Bit Circus: When maker culture met the LBE
    Two Bit Circus: When maker culture met the LBE

    Dec 18, 2018 0

  • IAAPA Expo 2018 roundup
    IAAPA Expo 2018 roundup

    Dec 14, 2018 Comments Off on IAAPA Expo 2018 roundup

  • “Are you guys crazy?”
    “Are you guys crazy?”

    Dec 14, 2018 0

  • Oceaneering’s trackless vehicles become self-driving as well
    Oceaneering’s trackless vehicles become self-driving as...

    Dec 14, 2018 0

  • Building a cartoon network
    Building a cartoon network

    Nov 07, 2018 0

IPM Interviews

  • The main Attraktion!
    The main Attraktion!

    Feb 10, 2019 0

    Beyr established Attraktion! Group after an 18year tenure...
  • Mad Systems: The future is now
    Mad Systems: The future is now

    Dec 18, 2018 0

    InPark reported on the launch and revisited with Ensing for...
  • Time for a change
    Time for a change

    Dec 18, 2018 0

    InPark checks in with industry leaders who are heading back...
  • Michael Mercadante: Giving back
    Michael Mercadante: Giving back

    Nov 05, 2018 0

    Michael Mercadante, President of Main Street Design, Inc....
  • JCO: Theming beyond the theme park
    JCO: Theming beyond the theme park

    Nov 05, 2018 0

    JCO, based in St. Louis, MO, specializes in master planning...
  • The Hettema Group: Inside the experience designer’s studio
    The Hettema Group: Inside the experience designer’s

    Nov 05, 2018 0

    Founded by Phil in 2002, The Hettema Group has gone on to...
  • AAE Wrapup: IAAPA in Hong Kong
    AAE Wrapup: IAAPA in Hong Kong

    Sep 14, 2018 0

    Estimates indicate the Expo attracted more than 9,000...
  • Mack Solutions: Designing Rulantica
    Mack Solutions: Designing Rulantica

    Sep 14, 2018 0

    With a unique theme and detailed storytelling, the park is...
  • Weber Group: Meet the partners
    Weber Group: Meet the partners

    Sep 14, 2018 0

    The new Weber Group is managed by four partners, all of...
  • IAAPA, BRPH, accesso: Faces and places
    IAAPA, BRPH, accesso: Faces and places

    Sep 14, 2018 0

    "The beautiful thing about the creative and entertainment...
  • Expo 2023 Argentina Buenos Aires: Exclusive interview with Mr. Hernan Lombardi
    Expo 2023 Argentina Buenos Aires: Exclusive interview with...

    Jun 01, 2018 0

    The number of visits to Expo 2023 Argentina Buenos Aires is...
  • A Bid for Expo 2027 Minnesota
    A Bid for Expo 2027 Minnesota

    May 11, 2018 0

    "We have chosen an ideal location conveniently located...
  • nWave: Visioning forward
    nWave: Visioning forward

    Apr 30, 2018 0

    "nWave keeps pace with evolving markets and evolving...
  • ACE and Technomedia: A match made in Asia
    ACE and Technomedia: A match made in Asia

    Apr 30, 2018 0

    On February 2, 2018, Technomedia and ACE formed a strategic...
  • JRA: The strength of storybuilding
    JRA: The strength of storybuilding

    Apr 30, 2018 0

    In his role as senior designer at JRA, Colin Cronin has...
  • Panasonic: The psychology of imaging
    Panasonic: The psychology of imaging

    Apr 30, 2018 0

    Vice president and director of Panasonic Hollywood Labs,...
  • Barco: Show control 101
    Barco: Show control 101

    Apr 30, 2018 0

    In this exclusive interview with InPark, Eric draws on his...
  • Hasbro: Toy Stories
    Hasbro: Toy Stories

    Apr 29, 2018 0

    The international attractions industry and the public alike...
  • Special Interview Section: Creating change
    Special Interview Section: Creating change

    Apr 28, 2018 0

    InPark speaks with industry leaders taking on new...
  • Laura Marakowits: A mega maverick
    Laura Marakowits: A mega maverick

    Apr 28, 2018 0

    In addition to heading up Themed Entertainment &...
  • Brian Morrow: Creative Reality
    Brian Morrow: Creative Reality

    Apr 28, 2018 0

    Following a successful 12 year career at SeaWorld Parks &...
  • Greg MacLaurin: No instructions
    Greg MacLaurin: No instructions

    Apr 28, 2018 0

    "I was specifically hired to provide interactive design for...
  • Nol Van Genuchten: Triotech’s showman
    Nol Van Genuchten: Triotech’s showman

    Apr 27, 2018 0

    After years with Cirque du Soleil, Nol founded Creative...
  • Michael Daut: Building a bigger Mousetrappe
    Michael Daut: Building a bigger Mousetrappe

    Apr 27, 2018 0

    Michael Daut recently joined media-based experience design...
  • Loren Barrows: Alcorn’s New COO
    Loren Barrows: Alcorn’s New COO

    Apr 04, 2018 0

    An eight-year team member of Alcorn McBride, Barrows...
PLN5165_IAAPA_ORLANDO_BANNERS_INPARK_160X600

Categories

  • IPM Interviews
  • Theme Parks
  • Museums
  • Water Parks
  • Attractions
    • Haunts
    • Zoos & Aquariums
  • World markets
    • Asia
    • Europe & Middle East
    • Latin America & Mexico
    • North America
  • Technology & Media
  • Business
    • Events
    • People
  • World Expos

InPark Magazine

2349 E Ohio Ave
Milwaukee, WI 53207 USA
262.412.7107
mpalicki@inparkmagazine.com

View our Privacy Policy

Copyright 2018 InPark Magazine / All rights reserved