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IAAPA Latin America
“Latin America and the Caribbean offer a diverse and vibrant landscape of parks and attractions"
insights and data for 2024. This report will further illustrate the dynamic and evolving nature of the attractions industry across the region.
Maria: How do you evaluate the current stage of development of the parks and attractions sector in Mexico? We've seen some news recently... What can we expect for 2025, especially after the IAAPA Summit event in March?
Paulina: The parks and attractions industry in Mexico continues to thrive and evolve. In 2024 alone, several exciting developments took place, in Monterrey. The growth of family entertainment also highlights the country's dynamic industry. Additionally, parks and attractions are consistently enhancing their offerings with innovative among many other examples.
projects are set to make a significant impact. Toca Social in Monterrey is among the highly anticipated openings, and Vidanta World will complete its entertainment portfolio, including first introduced at IAAPA Expo 2024. These providing cutting-edge experiences for visitors. As the leading forum for networking, learning, exclusively on new attractions that have opened within the last two years, offering attendees and attractions sector is poised for an exciting for growth and innovation.
Maria: IAAPA Summit in Latin America last year. How do you evaluate the event and what would you highlight in the development of the parks and
Paulina:
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was selected as the host country due to its in the attractions industry across Latin America and the continued development of its parks and attractions sector, making it an ideal setting for this prestigious event. The IAAPA Summit is the premier attractions industry gathering in and key decision-makers to exchange ideas, explore opportunities, and drive the future of the attractions sector.
Maria: Are the challenges of the parks and attractions sector in different Latin American countries the same? If we consider the main opportunities?
Paulina: geographical, political, and economic conditions of each country shape the specific hurdles and opportunities within the industry. In Latin America, these factors vary significantly across Argentina. For example, weather-related issues influencing the development and operations of attractions. These localized challenges highlight planning for operators in each market. Despite these differences, the industry across the region continues to share a commitment to innovation, experiences.
Maria: We have some associations working for the development of the sector in Brazil, such Acolap, in Argentina, with IAAPA... What other destinations in Latin America are already working in an organized way in defense of the sector development?
Paulina: IAAPA actively advocates for the attractions industry across Latin America and
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with local associations to drive progress and development. A key aspect of this advocacy has safety standards in several countries, including IAAPA played a pivotal role in securing code We also support local associations in working
with their governments to implement these code time IAAPA visits a country we engage with government officials at all levels to champion the and social value. Through these efforts, IAAPA continues to strengthen the foundation for the attractions industry to thrive across the region.
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