Family Entertainment Centers

If you are in the business of fun, we're in business to help you! From miniature golf to bowling centers; batting cages to roller skating rinks; arcades to go-karts, IAAPA is here to support you in all of your business endeavors.

Information for FECs

FUNWORLD is filled with information for our FEC members. Here are a few recent articles that may be of interest to you:

10 Ways to Drive Your Business: Revenue generating ideas that you can put to work immediately.
Digital Dollars: Online ticketing presents new frontier for FECs.
Ad Aware: 10 smart ways to enhance your marketing message.

Member Benefits: FIRST!

IAAPA has joined forces with American Specialty Insurance & Risk Services to offer you FIRST!, an IAAPA-sponsored insurance program exclusive for IAAPA FEC members that offers a powerful combination of quality insurance, competitive pricing, valuable risk management tools, and a collective industry voice.

For more information on FIRST!, please visit the FIRST! Web site or contact American Specialty at +1 (800) 245-2744 and let them know you want to take advantage of the great benefits of the FIRST! program for FECs.

NOTE: In addition to this IAAPA-sponsored program, a number of IAAPA members also offer Insurance Services for the amusement industry.

FEC Committee

IAAPA is fortunate to have a group of volunteer FEC owners and operators working on behalf of our members to create educational programs and opportunities. These committee members would love to hear from you. Ask a question, share information, or learn more by sending them an e-mail.

Upcoming Events

IAAPA offers many networking and education events for our FEC members.

Euro Attractions Show: EAS 2009 will take place 30 September - 2 October at the Amsterdam RAI International Exhibition and Congress Centre and will serve as the destination for European buyers and exhibitors.
IAAPA Attractions Expo: Join us as we head to to Las Vegas, one of the world’s leading destinations for excitement and entertainment, November 16-20, 2009
Asian Attractions Expo: The one-stop event in Asia for the leisure and attractions industry and will take place at the Kuala Lumpur Convention Centre, July 13-16, 2010.

Government Relations

Stay on top of all the current legislative issues affecting FECs.

Accessibility: Monitor the status of the final ADA rule, get tips for improving accessibility at your facility and more!
Toy Safety: Learn about new U.S. laws regarding lead content, phthalates and testing and certification requirements for toys, souvenirs, redemption prizes and other children's products.

Ask Ben: IAAPA's FEC Specialist

In 2008 , IAAPA hired Ben Jones, to serve as our FEC Specialist. In this role, Ben services FEC member needs and advises IAAPA on programs and products for the FEC membership.

Feel free to e-mail Ben with your questions, comments, or concerns.