We are IAAPA. We connect the diverse and dynamic attractions industry, for the good of us all. Through our community, we grow and improve our people, our companies, and our industry.
Professionals impacted by layoffs or restructuring may request a complimentary IAAPA individual membership.
Level up your career this summer! Earn your ICAP with the Young Professional Summer Sprint. Includes free IAAPA Expo registration and more. $300 members/$425 nonmembers.
IAAPA is your partner in navigating uncertainty, helping you build resilience and emerge even stronger—let’s take a closer look at key challenges and how the association can support your success.
Your partner in navigating the complexities of the attractions industry. We champion your interests at all levels of government, providing strategic advocacy and policy leadership to empower your business to thrive in the U.S. and Canada.
Professionals impacted by layoffs or restructuring may request a complimentary IAAPA individual membership.
Combine nostalgia and customization to create sweet and savory guest memories as unforgettable as your venue.
Created exclusively for executives and senior leaders committed to driving growth at the highest levels of management.
Level up your career this summer with IAAPA Education’s Young Professional Summer Sprint. Earn your ICAP designation and unlock benefits including a free 1-year IAAPA membership (nonmembers), free IAAPA Expo Europe or IAAPA Expo registration, and ICAP micro-exam fees and study guide. Invest in yourself, $300 for members and $425 for nonmembers.
Level up your career this summer with IAAPA Education’s Young Professional Summer Sprint. Earn your ICAP designation and unlock benefits including a free 1-year IAAPA membership (nonmembers), free IAAPA Expo Europe or IAAPA Expo registration, and ICAP micro-exam fees and study guide. Invest in yourself, $300 for members and $425 for nonmembers.
Learn more about a one-day event in Prague this November. Gain insights about the attractions market in Central Europe, visit local attractions, and network.
This December, join fellow theme park and amusement park professionals for two days of learning, networking, and behind-the-scene tours.
Level up your career this summer with IAAPA Education’s Young Professional Summer Sprint. Earn your ICAP designation and unlock benefits including a free 1-year IAAPA membership (nonmembers), free IAAPA Expo Europe or IAAPA Expo registration, and ICAP micro-exam fees and study guide. Invest in yourself, $300 for members and $425 for nonmembers.
Join the global attractions industry’s premier event in Osaka, Japan, 28 June - 1 July 2027. Network with leaders and explore innovations.
Experience the premier event for the global attractions industry, November 16 - 20, 2026.
IAAPA Expo Europe will take place between 21 - 25 September in London, United Kingdom.
IAAPA Expo Middle East will take place between 12 - 15 April in Abu Dhabi, UAE.
18-19 August 2026
Connect, learn and be inspired at the largest specialized event for Family Entertainment Centers in Latin America and the Caribbean.
Access global resources and expertise through your IAAPA membership. Cultivate a safety-first culture where every team member contributes to protecting guests and ensuring they have an amazing experience.
Attraction operators and suppliers, help shape the industry's outlook: Share your perspective on business, economic, and workforce conditions by Aug. 30 and receive early access to the final report.
The IAAPA Foundation supports life-changing careers in the attractions industry through academic, experiential, and industry scholarships.
When manufacturers and suppliers also operate attractions.
Combine nostalgia and customization to create sweet and savory guest memories as unforgettable as your venue.
Five essential sustainability lessons.
Partnership with Circle K assists guests ahead of Wild Adventures visit.
Industry forecast reveals the attractions sector has almost fully recovered from the pandemic, with the UK emerging as one of Europe’s fastest-growing markets.
How to best forecast, understand market reality, and ensure success
Doha Quest shares three lessons in guest-centric operations.
Universal Epic Universe EVP Jeff Polk reflects on what’s working, what’s not, and how Universal evolves in real time
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