
| 24,000 People from a Record 100 Countries Participate in IAAPA Attractions Expo 2008 Preliminary estimates indicate 24,000 people from a record 100 nations participated in IAAPA Attractions Expo 2008, the world’s largest conference and trade show for the $24 billion amusement park and attractions industry. Produced by the International Association of Amusement Parks and Attractions (IAAPA), the Expo took place at the Orange County Convention Center (OCCC) in Orlando Nov. 17 through Nov. 21, with the theme “Success in Every Direction.” [More...] |
Nick Varney explains how Merlin Entertainments eschews consolidation preconceptionsIn his keynote address at Wednesday’s GM and Owners’ Breakfast, Varney explained how his personal passion for the business and the passion demanded and demonstrated by his management team keep his sprawling company from falling into those traps. [More...]
2008 Hall of Fame inductees embody leadership, passion, and creativity
IAAPA inducted three industry icons into the association’s Hall of Fame Tuesday morning during the Kickoff Event of IAAPA Attractions Expo 2008: Larry Cochran, Edgard Meeus, and Arto Monaco. [
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IAAPA inducted three industry icons into the association’s Hall of Fame Tuesday morning during the Kickoff Event of IAAPA Attractions Expo 2008: Larry Cochran, Edgard Meeus, and Arto Monaco. [
2008 Exhibitor Awards
The 2008 IAAPA Attractions Expo Exhibitor Awards have been announced in the categories of Impact Award Winner, Image Award Winner, Best New Product, and Best Exhibit.[More...]
The 2008 IAAPA Attractions Expo Exhibitor Awards have been announced in the categories of Impact Award Winner, Image Award Winner, Best New Product, and Best Exhibit.[More...]
Cedar Fair CEO hits several industry issues in Q&A
Newly minted Lifetime Service Award winner and IAAPA Hall of Famer Dick Kinzel gave a candid and wide-ranging Q&A Wednesday for small parks and attractions operators [More...]
Newly minted Lifetime Service Award winner and IAAPA Hall of Famer Dick Kinzel gave a candid and wide-ranging Q&A Wednesday for small parks and attractions operators [More...]
Top FECs of the World awards went to Incredible Pizza Company and FUN CENTRAL Tecamac
The Top FECs of the World Awards were presented during last night’s FEC Reception, honoring outstanding and unique family entertainment centers. Facilities from Mexico to Memphis, Tennessee, were honored, representing the range of attendees at IAAPA Attractions Expo 2008. [More... ]
The Top FECs of the World Awards were presented during last night’s FEC Reception, honoring outstanding and unique family entertainment centers. Facilities from Mexico to Memphis, Tennessee, were honored, representing the range of attendees at IAAPA Attractions Expo 2008. [More... ]
2008 Must-See Waterparks awards
Morey's Piers Beachfront Waterpark in Wildwood, New Jersey, and Caribbean Bay waterpark in Kyeonggi-Do, South Korea, both won the 2008 Must-See Waterparks awards Monday. [More...]
Morey's Piers Beachfront Waterpark in Wildwood, New Jersey, and Caribbean Bay waterpark in Kyeonggi-Do, South Korea, both won the 2008 Must-See Waterparks awards Monday. [More...]
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This Month's Features:
- Audience Advocates
- Animatronic Evolution
- Saying Good-Bye
- Down On the Farm Stronger than Ever
- Industry Undercover
- The Cycle
- Assessing Change
- Broad Appeal
- The Aftermath
- The Dane Attraction
- Special Effect
- A Smooth Ride
- A Win-Win Partnership
- Becoming a Zoo of the Future?
- Science Project
- Family Comes First
- Risks and Rewards
- A Word from Our Sponsors
- Air Play
- International Hiring At Aquarium of the Bay
- FEC Safety: Choking Hazards
- IAAPA Attractions Expo 2008 Report: Odd Orlando Attractions
- GKTW Report: A Letter from Pam Landwirth




