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Global Trade and Tariff Updates
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.
IAAPA Meetup: The Funplex
IAAPA Expo Middle East 2026

The inaugural IAAPA Expo Middle East will take place between 30 March - 2 April in Abu Dhabi, UAE.
Calendar of Events

Mark your calendar with exciting opportunities to learn and connect. From workshops to expos, it’s all here.

How (and Why) to Create a Press Kit
Ensuring an attraction receives the coverage it deserves.
IAAPA Summit: Entertainment Centers

16-17 October 2025
Boost your business, expand your knowledge and connect with industry leaders.
IAAPA APAC Trade Summit 2025
Student Track at IAAPA Expo Europe

25 September 2025
A series of events during IAAPA Expo Europe 2025, designed to help young people "Explore a Career in the Attractions Industry".
IAAPA Public Affairs Conference

September 15-17, 2025
Share you story and advocate for policies that impact your business.
Education
For nearly a century, IAAPA has been committed to developing the talent that drives the attractions industry forward. Our education programs provide professionals at every level – from students to C-suite executives – with the knowledge, skills, and connections they need to excel.
IAP at PortAventura World
Advance your career in the global attractions industry by attending an intensive two-day program, for professionals with less than five years’ experience, that will equip you with cutting-edge industry knowledge and practical management skills.
Public Affairs
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.
IAAPA Expo Asia 2026

Join the global attractions industry’s premier event in Hong Kong, 9 - 12 June, 2026. Network with leaders, explore innovations, and secure your spot today!
The Upcoming IAAPA Expo in Orlando, Florida

Experience the premier event for the global attractions industry, November 17 - 21, 2025.
The Upcoming IAAPA Expo Europe in Barcelona, Spain

Experience the leisure industry’s premier event in Europe, 22 - 26, September, 2025. Supercharge your career, your business, and your network. One event. Thousands of participants. Unlimited inspiration. Find forward.
IAAPA Bootcamp: Water Parks 2025

29-30 September 2025
Through a dynamic and practical program, you'll learn strategies to increase your revenue, optimize the visitor experience, implement innovative technologies, and improve the sustainability of your operations.
Safety & Security
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.
2025 Global Benchmark Reports – Available Now!
Evaluate performance, optimize operations, and guide strategic decisions with insights based on 2024 data. Reports are available for Amusement/Theme Parks, Entertainment Centers, & Water Parks, each offering a global overview of attraction operations, with insights from industry responses on experiences, attendance, staffing, guest behavior, revenue, and expenses.