ORLANDO, FLORIDA (November 7, 2022) – Marking a strong return of product development, park expansions, and general news within the global attractions industry, more than 30 press conferences will take place on the trade show floor at IAAPA Expo 2022. There were 24 press conferences during last year’s Expo.
IAAPA Expo, the global attraction industry’s premier international event, officially starts Monday, Nov. 14, at the Orange County Convention Center in beautiful Orlando, Florida. With more than 500,000 square feet of exhibition space, the trade show features nearly 1,100 exhibitors – a 25 percent increase over 2021.
Press conferences take place Tuesday-Friday on the trade show floor with some happening in exhibitor booths and others in the dedicated IAAPA press conference space.
IAAPA members and exhibitors holding press conferences include:
- SeaWorld Orlando with Bolliger & Mabillard Inc.
- Dollywood Parks & Resorts
- Vekoma Rides
- Triotech with LOTTE World
- SeaWorld Parks & Entertainment with Intamin and Holovis
- Zamperla
- Cedar Point
- Hersheypark with Rocky Mountain Construction
- Extreme Engineering
- Premier Rides
- Great Coasters International
- Polin Waterparks
- Inowize
- WhiteWater
- LAI Games
- Embed
- Adventureland Resort
- Ripley’s Believe It or Not!
- Guinness World Records
- nWave Pictures
- IAAPA
- Valo Motion
- International Board of Credentialing and Continuing Education Standards
- Loonie Times Custom Mascots and Plush Inc.
- Aquatic Development Group
- Storyland Studios
- ZTAG Gunless Laser Tag
- Gentilhomme Studio
- VAR BOX
- DOF Robotics
- ICON Park
IAAPA Expo includes an education conference and the exciting trade show floor, both of which focus on member discussing critical business needs, education sessions and panels, networking opportunities, and discovering the latest products and innovations.
Advance online press and influencer registration closes Thursday, Nov. 10. On-site, day of registration at the OCCC is available for traditional print and broadcast news outlets only. The press conference schedule and planned announcements are subject to change.
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About IAAPA
IAAPA is a diverse and dynamic community of global attractions professionals. As the largest international trade association for permanently located attractions, IAAPA unifies the attractions community, connects people to learn and grow together, and strives to promote the highest professional standards for excellence and safety around the world.
Founded in 1918, IAAPA represents leading industry attractions and supplier companies, consultants, and individual members from more than 100 countries. Members include professionals from amusement parks, theme parks, attractions, water parks, resorts, family entertainment centers, zoos, aquariums, science centers, museums, cruise lines, manufacturers, and suppliers.
The association’s global headquarters and North America office are in Orlando, Florida, U.S. IAAPA also maintains offices in Brussels, Belgium; Hong Kong, China; Shanghai, China; and, Mexico City, Mexico. Visit IAAPA.org or connect through IAAPA’s social media channels: @IAAPAHQ #IAAPA
