IAAPA Welcomes Michael Rigby as Vice President and Executive Director of Middle East and North Africa region
April 14, 2026Rigby joins IAAPA as the first Vice President and Executive Director of the Middle East and North Africa (MENA) region.

Rigby joins IAAPA as the first Vice President and Executive Director of the Middle East and North Africa (MENA) region.
Dr. Neil Dwyer appointed as the first Regional Advisory Board Chair for the Middle East and North Africa region.
An important update on IAAPA Expo Middle East 2026.
Chimelong Group pledges $150,000 over five years (2025–2029) to the IAAPA Foundation.
IAAPA announced significant progress in strengthening federal safety and security protections for U.S. fixed-site amusement parks as unauthorized drone activity continues to pose growing risks to guests, employees and operations.
The global association for the attractions industry among one of the top workplaces in Orlando for 2025.
During their meeting this week in Barcelona, the IAAPA Global Board of Directors elected nine new board members, who will begin their terms in 2026.
The leisure industry's premier event kicks off in Europe.