Bangkok, Thailand (May 23, 2024) – Get ready for the ultimate gathering of global amusement industry leaders! IAAPA, the world's leading association for amusement facilities and attractions, is thrilled to announce the highly anticipated IAAPA Expo Asia 2024. From May 27-30, 2024, the landmark Queen Sirikit National Convention Center (QSNCC) in Bangkok, Thailand, will be transformed into a hub of innovation and inspiration. This highly anticipated international trade show will showcase the latest trends and technologies that are shaping the future of the global attractions industry, as well as feature a stellar line-up of keynote and roundtable speakers from renowned parks and entertainment facilities in the region, including Shanghai Disney Resort, Hong Kong Disneyland, Universal Beijing Resort, Enchanted Kingdom, Dreamworld, Studio City Macau, and Ramayana Water Park.
IAAPA Expo Asia 2024 is making its grand return to Thailand for the first time in 17 years and is set to feature a comprehensive 7,800 net sqm. trade show floor packed with industry-leading products and solutions for attendees to discover and introduce into their own businesses, such as state-of-the-art rides and robotics, safety features, and mixed reality and AI experiences.
This year, the expo’s extensive educational program will include keynote presentations and panel discussions with the region’s top experts, who will provide invaluable insights and best practices on diversifying income streams, crafting unforgettable guest services, unlocking opportunities through AI, and harnessing emotional connections through IP partnerships. Another key highlight of the educational program provided by IAAPA will be the EDUTours, which will offer attendees an exclusive behind-the-scenes look at some of Thailand's premier entertainment venues as well as insider knowledge shared directly from their top executives.
The chosen destinations this year each provide a different approach to customer entertainment and engagement, providing a broad range of learning opportunities for attendees. These include the impressive Siam Amazing Park, educational family space Playmondo, and sports-centric entertainment facility BEAT Active. In addition, a fourth tour to the neighboring city of Pattaya will allow attendees to visit multiple entertainment venues in a full-day experience that will showcase why the city has rapidly become known as an entertainment hub of the region.
"IAAPA Expo Asia is an unmissable event not just for professionals in the attractions industry, but also any business owner or entrepreneur who wants to take their business to the next level," said Jack Chan, executive director and vice president, IAAPA Asia Pacific. "Our theme this year is ‘Shape your Evolution’, as we seek to help our attendees discover the future trends that could drive their business growth even further. We look forward to debuting the very best industry innovations available in the market as well as fostering new connections and delivering exceptional education and networking opportunities to all."
First founded in 1918, IAAPA represents more than 6,000 members from over 100 countries worldwide who work in the attractions industry. To this day, IAAPA’s flagship expos serving as a vital platform for general managers, owners, and CEOs of amusement and water parks, hotels and resorts, entertainment facilities, tourist attractions, museums, zoos, and aquariums to discover the latest industry innovations, attend impactful education sessions, and establish valuable connections with global manufacturers and suppliers.
Attending IAAPA Expo Asia is an opportunity not to be missed as it benefits both attendees and local businesses in equal measure. The trade show’s return to Thailand after an extended hiatus will bring cutting-edge technologies from around the world within arm’s reach of Thailand’s local businesses and entertainment venues, helping to prop up the tourism industry and enable greater growth thanks to IAAPA’s global network of industry players and partners. In addition, while attendees will have the chance to learn from local attractions through the EDUTours, the trade show exhibitors themselves will get to discover firsthand the strengths of the Thai tourism industry in kind, which has long been renowned around the world for its quality as well as for its potential growth and investment.
Don't miss out on the opportunity to experience the excitement of the attractions industry at our marquee event! Whether you're a business owner, entrepreneur, or simply curious, register today via this link or QR code below to secure your spot. Alternatively, contact one of our registered exhibitors to claim a guest pass and discover the future of the industry firsthand. But act fast – the number of guest passes is limited per exhibitor. Check out the full list of exhibitors at the link here and join us for an unforgettable event that could shape the future of your business!
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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; Dubai, United Arab Emirates; Hong Kong SAR, China; Shanghai, China; and, Mexico City, Mexico. Visit IAAPA.org or connect through IAAPA’s social media channels: @IAAPAHQ #IAAPA
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