IAAPA Show Report OmniTicket Network’s John Davies
wish we could have all shows around the world like this one, with a good quality and quantity of attendees.” Of course IAAPA Attractions Expo isn’t just about the trade show, with a host of other events and opportunities taking place throughout the week which all go to make it the ‘must attend’ event of the year. The educational programme running alongside the show again provided visitors with a host of excellent learning opportunities with subjects in
over 80 sessions covering everything from F&B, marketing and cash control through games operations, service excellence and intellectual property issues to safety, upselling and incident management – and everything in between! Six institutes and symposiums were also on offer. The learning opportunities also included informative visits to many of
Orlando’s premier attractions and engaging presentations by some of the most respected names in and outside the industry, among them Jim Pattison, Jnr., president of Ripley Entertainment, who provide the keynote address at the GM and Owners’ breakfast.
Networking major part of is another the week’s
On the booth of The Juice were James Brocklehurst, Pauline Quayle and Matthew Kitchen-Dunn
events and kicking things off at the start of the week was the new ‘IAAPA Connects’ event at New Fantasyland at Disney’s Magic Kingdom on the Monday evening. ‘IAAPA Celebrates,’
the more familiar Thursday evening
event, took place at Universal Orlando Resort and included the chance to see the new The Wizarding World of Harry Potter – Diagon Alley attraction, while throughout the week numerous other parties and receptions ensured great entertainment and meeting opportunities were mixed in with the business side of things. The Give Kids the World
(GKTW) charity also once again featured heavily in the
week’s activities with
the Sunday prior to the show opening witnessing the IAAPA charity golf tournament
and motorcycle
run in aid of the organisation, and the Thursday morning witnessing a fun run and walk again to help raise funds for GKTW. In total, over $120,000 was raised by IAAPA and event participants during the week. IAAPA also introduced Gerardo Arteaga, general manager of Fantasilandia
“This year’s IAAPA was absolutely reflective of what’s happening in the marketplace. Strong international presence, qualified buyers, healthy attendance – best show in years” – Cheslea Ogilvie, ProSlide
in Santiago, Chile, as the organisation’s new chairman of the board for 2015, who took over the role from Mario Mamon from Enchanted Kingdom in the Philippines. John McReynolds, senior vice-president, Universal Parks and Resorts, United States, became first vice-chairman and Greg Hale, vice- president and chief safety officer, Walt Disney Parks and Resorts, United States, was appointed second vice-chairman. The association membership also elected a new treasurer and five new directors to its board of directors. IAAPA Attractions Expo 2015 will again take place at the Orange County Convention Centre in Orlando, from November 16 to 20.
Among the rides in operation on the SBF/Visa booth was this tower ride 36 InterPark JNovember–December 2 anuary–February 2015014
Bertazzon’s Patrizia and Michele Bertazzon
Page 1 |
Page 2 |
Page 3 |
Page 4 |
Page 5 |
Page 6 |
Page 7 |
Page 8 |
Page 9 |
Page 10 |
Page 11 |
Page 12 |
Page 13 |
Page 14 |
Page 15 |
Page 16 |
Page 17 |
Page 18 |
Page 19 |
Page 20 |
Page 21 |
Page 22 |
Page 23 |
Page 24 |
Page 25 |
Page 26 |
Page 27 |
Page 28 |
Page 29 |
Page 30 |
Page 31 |
Page 32 |
Page 33 |
Page 34 |
Page 35 |
Page 36 |
Page 37 |
Page 38 |
Page 39 |
Page 40 |
Page 41 |
Page 42 |
Page 43 |
Page 44 |
Page 45 |
Page 46 |
Page 47 |
Page 48 |
Page 49 |
Page 50 |
Page 51 |
Page 52 |
Page 53 |
Page 54 |
Page 55 |
Page 56 |
Page 57 |
Page 58 |
Page 59 |
Page 60 |
Page 61 |
Page 62 |
Page 63 |
Page 64