BANGKOK, THAILAND (MAY 29, 2024) – Winners for the IAAPA Brass Ring Best Exhibit Awards at IAAPA Expo Asia 2024 were announced today, the second day the trade show floor was open. The tradition of the brass ring, a term now synonymous with spectacular achievement, dates to the 1800s when rings were hung on carousels to pose a fun challenge for riders. Successfully grabbing a ring while riding the carousel earned the rider a prize, which could include a free ride. Most rings were made of iron, but a few were made of brass, so grabbing the brass ring was a coveted and celebrated treat.
The IAAPA Brass Ring Awards honor this tradition by celebrating achievements of excellence throughout the global attractions industry. These are considered one of the industry’s most prestigious honors. Applicants were judged on their booth design, branding, staffing, product in booth, and overall appeal.
For the first year, we will be giving out an Image Award. This award recognizes the most outstanding/best overall exhibit booth at IAAPA Expo Asia. *Consideration for the Image Award does not require submission of an application.
Winners from IAAPA Expo Asia 2024 are as follows as selected by member judges:
9-27 square meters, First Place, LightUpToys.com, Booth #535
“Booth was bright and welcoming. Staff was engaging in a natural manner.”
9-27 square meters, Second Place, Smartec Hotel Supplies Limited, Booth #1257
“Beautiful, eye-catching design. Simple, museum-like.”
36-54 square meters, First Place, ShowTex Hong Kong Limited, Booth #311
“Use of motion made the product interesting. Eye-catching design.”
36-54 square meters, Second Place, HB Leisure, Booth #1510
“Great use of space. Staff did a great job interacting with customers. Fun.”
63 square meters and larger, First Place, DOF Robotics, Booth #900
“Use of space well, engaged staff, and product well presented. Constant crowd of attendees.”
63 square meters and larger, Second Place, Jinma Rides, Booth #329
“Branding clear, high-definition graphics. Staff engaging and interactive components to showcase product.”
IMAGE AWARD Best overall booth, Brogent Technologies,Inc.-Booth #928
“Graphics were well-placed and created a 3D effect with the design. The colors and theming were attractive. Beautiful models of products.”
"With an impressive number of applications, these outstanding exhibitors have truly raised the bar and significantly impacted the show floor," said Jakob Wahl, president and CEO of IAAPA. "Their ingenuity, creativity, and commitment are exceptional, highlighting the spirit of innovation at IAAPA Expo Asia and underscoring the value of the attractions and amusement community."
IAAPA Expo Asia is the premier trade show for the leisure industry in the APAC region. General managers, owners, and CEOs of amusement and theme parks, hotels, resorts, water parks, family entertainment centers, location-based entertainment centers, historic/cultural/tourist attractions, museums, science centers, zoos, aquariums, and cruise lines travel to the show to purchase rides, evaluate new vendors, connect with attractions industry experts, attend educational sessions and more.
This event, which takes place through Friday at, Queen Sirikit National Convention Center offers transformative education sessions led by renowned industry leaders and designed to empower businesses. Topics include sustainability, technology, innovation, and diversity. In addition to education sessions, EDUTours, networking events, and in-depth learning opportunities are available.
Questions or interview requests should be emailed to Eryka Washington Perry, IAAPA’s Director of Global Communications, at [email protected].
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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
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