IAAPA Institute for Attractions Managers at IAAPA Expo 2021

Location: IAAPA Expo 2021
Orange County Convention Center
Orlando, Florida

Highlights

• Participate in the Lunch and Learn featuring Josh D'Amaro, Chairman, Disney Parks, Experience and Products
• Experience the EDUTour to Fun Spot America: Transportation, dinner, and guided tour
• Network with esteemed faculty and peers from around the world

Description

The IAAPA Institute for Attractions Managers is the global attractions industry’s premier professional development program for leaders with five or fewer years’ experience in attractions management. Participants should be highly motivated with an interest in or some experience leading a team. Participants will gain a global attractions perspective, learn more about all areas of operation, and will share best practices across member types. The intensive two-and-a-half-day program is designed with a blend of classroom instruction led by industry experts, case study examinations, and small group presentations. IAAPA Institute for Attractions Managers participants gain a solid understanding of the key disciplines and processes required to manage a successful attraction. Participants will earn 16 credit hours toward IAAPA recertification.

Topics Include:

• Finance
• Leadership
• Revenue Operations
• Facility Operations
• Safety

Masks/Facecoverings

All individuals age 2 and above will be required to wear a face covering while on Expo transportation. Any individual age 2 and above who is not fully vaccinated will be required to wear a face covering while inside at the convention center or inside at Expo-related events. IAAPA highly recommends a face covering for vaccinated individuals, as well. Read the current health and safety guidelines here.

Is this course right for me?

Level:

• Introductory

If you work in the attractions industry and:

• You have 0-5 years in the industry
• You are a highly motivated individual
• Interest in or some experience with leading a team
• Interest in global attractions perspective
• Interest in learning across all departments
• Interest in sharing best practices across member types
• You are ready to network and have fun with your industry peers

Member Type:

• Amusement Parks and Attractions
• Family Entertainment Centers
• Museums and Science Centers
• Water Parks
• Young Professionals
• Zoos and Aquariums

Course Modules:

• Attractions Finance
• Attractions Leadership
• Attractions Marketing
• Attractions Revenue Operations
• Facility Operations and Safety

Course Takeaways:

• On-site behind-the-scenes visit to a local attraction
• Team building with Peers
• Industry Contacts
• Certificate of Course Completion
• Course Document Resources
• Activities and Best Practices to Share with Home Venue
• Cross-Departmental Understanding of Attractions Industry

Credits:

• 16 credits towards IAAPA Certification Renewal

*Please note: This program delivers the same material as the virtual IAAPA Institute for Attractions Managers program. Individuals who previously completed the virtual course should not register.

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Ticketed events can be added when completing registration. IAAPA Institute for Attractions Managers program includes cost of IAAPA Expo registration.

*Attendance in all sessions is required. Registration covers the complete course program