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capacity to surprise and thrill the public and also the industry. Finally, they provide real value for money in terms of the ticket price.
Apart from the obvious Expo events, park visits etc, what’s your personal tip for IAAPA attendees visiting Orlando? Training sessions and seminars offered during IAAPA Attractions Expo are always very informative and the people who run the sessions are experts in their field. No matter how much you know it’s always good to stay updated. And we can’t forget the importance of the networking opportunities.
Is the long-term IAAPA Attractions Expo deal with the Orlando Convention Center good for the IAAPA membership, and where would you like to see the show move to once the deal expires? Orlando is a very strategic place to be and we have a great relationship with the city, the area attractions and the convention centre. Our members always like to learn from one another and see the latest innovations in operation at Orlando area attractions. Furthermore, with the size of our show Orlando is one of the few cities in the US that has a facility large enough to accommodate us.
As IAAPA’s Asian and European shows grow in popularity, how do you ensure the Orlando Expo remains relevant to an international audience? Right now IAAPA Attractions Expo remains much larger than the other
two. Also, I’ve just mentioned, the Orlando location is very appealing to most international members due to the concentration of major attractions. Keep in mind, IAAPA Attractions Expo participants come from more than 100 countries so it is the industry’s largest international expo. All three of IAAPA’s shows provide different experiences in different regions.
Does the association have any plans for activity in the Middle East, India, Africa or any other areas not currently served by the existing regional offices? The Middle East is our next focus. The IAAPA Leadership Conference 2015 will take place in Dubai. The IAAPA executive finance committee and IAAPA board of directors will also meet in Dubai next March. That is significant. It’s a major step for IAAPA to embrace the region. We are also focusing on supporting the growth of the industry in Turkey and Poland through our European office, and our office in Asia supports the industry in India.
What is the future for IAAPA?
Consolidation and continued growth are trends. There will be more educational opportunities as outlined in our strategic plan. IAAPA continues to work toward delivering the services our members want and need across the globe, as well as promoting the highest levels of operational and maintenance safety, and manufacturer standards.
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IAAPA bolsters US representation
Although its global headquarters are located just outside Washington DC, IAAPA recently expanded its services for the parks and attractions industry in the United States and Canada by establishing a North American regional advisory committee and new standalone office in Orlando, and naming Richard M. Jackson to be vice- president of North American operations. “Based on our experiences in Asia, Europe and Latin America, we’ve identified that the regional offices give the association the ability to deliver member-specific services to the region in a more customised approach,” explains IAAPA president and CEO, Paul Noland. The Orlando office will be based for a temporary period at the headquarters of Ripley Entertainment.
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