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EASTERN OPTIMISM
Trade shows galore in Asia!
The trade show calendar is beginning to look Shanghai and Suzhou.
increasingly busy in Asia, proof that in certain parts IAAPA’s Asian Attractions Expo, the largest event
of the world there is optimism about the state of the of its kind in the region, takes place this summer in
amusement industry. Seoul, South Korea. The dates are June 10 to 12
First up in 2009 is an event in an event in the and the venue is the new COEX Convention &
major southern Chinese city of Guangzhou. The Exhibition Center.
China International Amusement Exhibition (CIAE) Then, in November, a new trade show is
takes place for a fifth time from March 10 to 12. planned for Singapore. The Amusement Parks
According to organizer Hongwei Exhibition Service, and Attractions Show (APASAsia) is scheduled to be
previous shows have attracted a combined 27,000 held at the Singapore Expo from November 27 to
visitors, although many of those are believed to be 29. Exhibitors are expected from 25 countries,
gaming based. according to the organisers. Park World reserves
Last year’s IAAPA Asian Expo in Macau
Immediately after this event, the Chinese judgement on this and the event in Guangzhou,
Association of Amusement Parks & Attractions but will bring you further information as we get it. Dhabi is tipped for big things in the future, it
(CAAPA) is due to stage its latest China Attractions One event that has fallen by the wayside, does not yet boast the tourist appeal of Dubai,
Expo in Beijing, from March 13 to 15. Although however, is Middle East Amusements Attractions for instance, where DEAL remains the premier
most of the exhibitors are domestic suppliers of Parks Leisure and Entertainment (MEEAPLE) trade show for the attractions industry in the
amusement equipment, according to CAAPA exhibition in Abu Dhabi. The event was due to United Arab Emirates and beyond.
chairman Liu Jinwang, “previous shows have be staged by CMP International (organiser of the
attracted visitors from India, South East Asia, South UK’s Leisure Industry Week), which has offices www.chinaamusement.com
America, Africa and also Disney people from Hong locally, but after struggling to define exactly what www.caapaexpo.com
Kong and California.” CAAPA has also hosted a format the event would take, it has decided to www.iaapaexpo.com
number of smaller shows in places such as postpone it by at least one year. Although Abu www.apasasia.com
WWA 2009 events
The World Waterpark Association (WWA) has announced a record number
of symposiums and events for its global membership in 2009. Nearly all are
due to be held on site at a waterpark or resort, meaning attendees will gain
great first hand insights to back up the information shared in the seminars
and networking events.
The programme kicks off with a new North American Symposium on
February 10 and 11 at the Great Wolf Lodge in Grapevine, Texas. This event
is in addition to the annual WWW Symposium & Trade Show, which moves
this year to Walt Disney World's Coronado Springs Resort, Orlando, Florida,
from October 20 to 24.
The fourth WWA European Symposium will be hosted by Alpamare water-
park in Bad Tölz, Germany, on March 3 and 4. Accommodation is available
on site at the Jodquellenhof Resort Hotel. Then, on April 24
and 25, the WWA Middle East Symposium arrives in
Dubai, taking place at the Dubai World Trade Centre
immediately before the DEAL trade show, which takes
place at the same venue starting April 26.
More details all on all these events can be
found at www.waterparks.org Suggestions
about what should be included at the events is
always gratefully received by the WWA from its mem-
bers, contact Aleatha Ezra at: aezra@waterparks.org
Mazzoli signs in San Domingo
Orlando-based, Italian-born themed entertainment specialist Valerio
Mazzoli Studios signed a deal during IAAPA Attractions Expo to design a
new family entertainment centre (FEC) in Santa Domingo. Mazzoli also
hopes to encourage the developers of a new hotel resort in Bulgaria to
incorporate a small theme park.
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