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RAAPA Expo
Organisers are promising this month’s RAAPA Expo will be 50% bigger than last year’s event in the Russian capital. This, the 14th international exhibition from the Russian Association of Amusement Parks and Attractions (RAAPA) will consolidate its position as the biggest industry event for Russia and the CIS (former Soviet) countries. Support for the event has been pledged by the Moscow government and International Association of Amusement Parks and Attractions (IAAPA).
Around 150 companies from over 20 countries, including Russia, Belarus, Italy, China, Great Britain, Turkey, India, Switzerland and the Netherlands, will participate in the three-day exhibition. Ahead of this, RAAPA will hold its 17th conference examining
“Prospects of amusement industry development in Russia” on March 19 and 20. Topics to be addressed on this occasion include raising the profitability of amusement parks, economic efficiency of family entertainment centres and safety of kiddie rides. For a second year, the Italian publisher Facto Edizioni will also hold a special edition of its Golden Pony Awards, on March 21.
RAAPA Expo 2012 takes place at the All Russia Exhibition Centre (VVTs) Moscow from March 21 to 23. See
raapa.ru
DEAL 2012
Over 200 exhibitors from 30 countries are confirmed for the latest edition of DEAL (Dubai Entertainment Amusement and Leisure), the Middle East’s premier trade show and meeting place for the theme parks and amusement industry. “Last year contracts worth millions of dollars were signed at DEAL indicating renewed confidence in the region’s leisure sector,” notes Abdul Rahman Falakna, chairman of exhibition organiser International Expo Consults. “This year visitors can attend dedicated seminars, see technology at its innovative best, network with industry peers and develop profitable business relationships.” Following a record attendance set in 2011, more than 5,000 visitors are expected at the show, which is now in its 18th year. These will include key players from the Middle East, Africa, Mediterranean and Asia.
Exhibitors will include international names such as Falgas Industries, Rainbow Productions, Sega, Triotech and Zamperla alongside local suppliers and distributors including Amusement Services International (ASI) and Warehouse of Games.
DEAL 2012 takes place from April 17 to 19 at the Dubai World Trade Centre, United Arab Emirates. See
themeparksdubai.com
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