IAAPA - Expos & Events

As IAAPA Attractions Expo 2007 comes to a close, catch up on anything you may have missed by checking out The Show Daily archives below.

Tuesday, November 13, 2007

Excitement abounds as IAAPA Attractions Expo returns to Orlando after two-year absence
Excitement abounds as IAAPA Attractions Expo returns to Orlando after two-year absence. Anticipation is running high at the Orange County Convention Center as this morning the doors are thrown open on what is shaping up to be a legendary IAAPA Attractions Expo 2007. [More...]

Disney’s Animal Kingdom provides the backdrop for Zoo and Aquarium Day
Disney’s Animal Kingdom provides the backdrop for Zoo and Aquarium Day. More than 200 people took part in Monday’s Zoo and Aquarium Specialty Track, which included an address from the new chair of the Association of Zoos and Aquariums, a panel discussion, and a few hours with the animals and rides at Disney’s Animal Kingdom. [More...]

Annual golf tournament raises $45,000 for charity
Annual golf tournament raises $45,000 for charity. They came from all over the world, but on Sunday everyone spoke the same languages: Charity, and golf. [More...]

FEC Specialty Track kicks off with great marketing and sales advice
FEC Specialty Track kicks off with great marketing and sales advice. Energetic capacity crowds—brimming with questions—soaked in the opening day of the Family Entertainment Center Specialty Track Monday at IAAPA Attractions Expo 2007. [More...]

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Wednesday, November 14, 2007

Nunis Enters IAAPA Hall of Fame
Richard “Dick” Nunis was inducted into the IAAPA Hall of Fame Tuesday morning in honor of his 44 years of remarkable service to The Walt Disney Company. “The greatest compliment a person can have is to be recognized by the people in the industry he gave his life to,” Nunis said following the announcement at Tuesday morning’s Kickoff Event. [More...]

Promote Yourself
FEC and marketing experts discuss techniques and tools to get the message out. Best practices in promoting and generating money for your facility highlighted the family entertainment center and marketing specialty tracks on Tuesday. [More...]

Roaming Free
Disney’s Animal Kingdom provides the backdrop for Zoo and Aquarium Day. More than 200 people took part in Monday’s Zoo and Aquarium Specialty Track, which included an address from the new chair of the Association of Zoos and Aquariums, a panel discussion, and a few hours with the animals and rides at Disney’s Animal Kingdom. [Read More...]

The latest news—straight from the Expo booths
In this new section of the IAAPA Show Daily, "From the Floor," the Show Daily highlights just a few of the amazing services, products, and announcements taking place on the show floor. [Read more...]

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Thursday, November 15, 2007

Empowering the Dream-makers
Disney World’s Meg Crofton shares the keys to managing a work force of thousands. As president of the Walt Disney World Resort, Meg Crofton oversees a work force of 60,000 “Cast Members.” Judging by her keynote address Wednesday morning it’s clear how much she values their collective abilities to make Disney dreams come true. [More...]

Excellent Service
Industry veterans recognized for their dedication. Each year, IAAPA presents various service awards to those who have shown consistent dedication and contribution to the industry and its members. [More...]

2007 Exhibitor Awards
On Tuesday, the 2007 IAAPA Attractions Expo Exhibitor Awards were announced in the categories of Best New Product, Best Exhibit, Impact Award Winner, and Image Award Winner. As always, the Best New Product and Best Exhibit awards are divided into sub-categories based upon the size and type of booth or attraction being considered. [More...]

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