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IAAPA Expo Asia postponed until June 2021

IAAPA Expo Asia postponed until June 2021

Mar 10, 2020 Attractions, Business, COVID-19, Events, Headlines, Museums, News, North America, Theme Parks, Water Parks, World markets Comments Off on IAAPA Expo Asia postponed until June 2021

The Expo was scheduled to take place 8-11 June in Macao, China, at the Venetian Macao. The 2021 event will take place in June.
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COVID-19 concerns result in park and attraction closures, industry event postponements worldwide

COVID-19 concerns result in park and attraction closures, industry event postponements worldwide

Mar 07, 2020 Asia, Attractions, Business, Casino resorts, COVID-19, Europe & Middle East, Events, Features, Headlines, Museums, News, Theme Parks, World markets, Zoos & Aquariums Comments Off on COVID-19 concerns result in park and attraction closures, industry event postponements worldwide

This newest update will examine attraction closures conducted as preventative measures and the economic impact on the global attraction industry.
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Huaxia Cultural Tourism Group earns prestigious awards from leading attraction industry trade groups IAAPA and TEA

Huaxia Cultural Tourism Group earns prestigious awards from leading attraction industry trade groups IAAPA and TEA

Mar 04, 2020 Asia, Attractions, Business, Events, News, Technology & Media, World markets Comments Off on Huaxia Cultural Tourism Group earns prestigious awards from leading attraction industry trade groups IAAPA and TEA

Both awards are for original, live theatrical multimedia shows operating on Huaxia theme park resort properties in China.
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Global attractions industry reacts to coronavirus outbreak

Global attractions industry reacts to coronavirus outbreak

Feb 21, 2020 Asia, Attractions, Business, Casino resorts, Events, Features, Headlines, Museums, News, Theme Parks, Themed Dining/Retail, Themed Resorts/Hotels, Water Parks, World markets Comments Off on Global attractions industry reacts to coronavirus outbreak

Various international parks and attractions have instituted a number of different approaches to dealing with COVID-19 threats.
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Blackpool Pleasure Beach directer Nick Thompson to open InterFun Expo 2020

Blackpool Pleasure Beach directer Nick Thompson to open InterFun Expo 2020

Dec 09, 2019 Attractions, Business, Europe & Middle East, Events, News, People, Theme Parks, Water Parks, World markets Comments Off on Blackpool Pleasure Beach directer Nick Thompson to open InterFun Expo 2020

The event will be held at the New Dock Hall, The Royal Armouries, Leeds, UK, on April 28–29, 2020
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The greatest show: InPark explores IAAPA Expo 2019

The greatest show: InPark explores IAAPA Expo 2019

Dec 06, 2019 Attractions, Business, Events, Features, Haunts, Headlines, People, Technology & Media, Theme Parks, Water Parks, Zoos & Aquariums Comments Off on The greatest show: InPark explores IAAPA Expo 2019

Approximately 42,600 industry professionals attended, visiting the booths of 1,146 exhibitors.
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IAAPA honors industry leaders with Service and Young Professional of the Year Awards

IAAPA honors industry leaders with Service and Young Professional of the Year Awards

Nov 26, 2019 Asia, Attractions, Business, Europe & Middle East, Events, News, North America, People, Theme Parks, World markets Comments Off on IAAPA honors industry leaders with Service and Young Professional of the Year Awards

APA recognized the 2019 IAAPA Service Award winners and the 2019 Young Professional of the Year Award winner during the annual GM and Owners' Breakfast at IAAPA Expo 2019 on Wednesday, Nov. 20 in...
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Blackpool Pleasure Beach’s Amanda Thompson named 2020 IAAPA Board Chairman

Blackpool Pleasure Beach’s Amanda Thompson named 2020 IAAPA Board Chairman

Nov 25, 2019 Attractions, Business, Events, News, People, Theme Parks Comments Off on Blackpool Pleasure Beach’s Amanda Thompson named 2020 IAAPA Board Chairman

Thompson brings lifelong industry experience and knowledge to the IAAPA role that is as much generational as it is personal.
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Alberto Zamperla and Fred Langford inducted into IAAPA Hall of Fame

Alberto Zamperla and Fred Langford inducted into IAAPA Hall of Fame

Nov 22, 2019 Attractions, Business, Events, News, People, Technology & Media, Theme Parks, Water Parks Comments Off on Alberto Zamperla and Fred Langford inducted into IAAPA Hall of Fame

The IAAPA Hall of Fame honors individuals whose work and accomplishments have made significant and lasting contributions to the global attractions industry.
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IAAPA kickoff

IAAPA kickoff

Nov 20, 2019 Attractions, Business, Events, Headlines, News, People, Technology & Media, Theme Parks, Water Parks Comments Off on IAAPA kickoff

IAAPA kicked off its annual Expo at on November 20, 2019, by emphasizing that it exists to serve more than 1 billion people worldwide who work in the industry.
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