NOVEMBER 2003

5 to 7. FSB, the International Trade Fair for Amenity Areas, Sports, and Pool Facilities, Cologne Exhibition Centre, Cologne, France. For more information, contact FSB-U.S. Marketing Office c/o Cologne International Trade Fairs, 40 West 57th St., 31st Floor, New York, N.Y. 10019; phone 212/974-8836; fax 212/974-8838; or visit www.koelnmesse.de/fsb.

5 to 8. AQUANALE, the International Trade Fair for Saunas, Pools and Facilities, Cologne Exhibition Centre, Cologne, France. For more information: exhibitors contact Bettina Frias, project manager, at phone +49 (0) 221/821-2268; fax +49 (0) 221/821-2565; e-mail b.frias@koelnmesse.de. Other enquiries contact Kerstin Neupert and Kristina Kuschmann, press team, at phone +49 (0) 221/821-2157; fax +49 (0) 221/821-2826; or visit www.koelnmesse.de.

17 to 22. International Association of Amusement Parks and Attractions Trade Show, Orange County Convention Center, Orlando, Fla. Conference: November 17-21; Exhibition: November 19-22. For more information, call Beth Baumgardner at 703/836-4800, Ext. 750; fax 703/836-4801, or e-mail convention@iaapa.org or visit www.iaapaorlando.com.

DECEMBER 2003

1to 4. The International Association of Fairs and Expositions (IAFE) is holding its convention in Las Vegas, Nev. For more information on this year’s show or to make reservations, visit www.fairsandexpos.com/events/convention or call Rachel Stutesmun at 800/516-031.

7to 12. The International Institute for Peace Through Tourism (IIPT) second African Conference will be held in Dar es Salaam, Tanzania. The conference, a partnership with the African Travel Association (ATA) and the Ministry of Natural Resources and Tourism (MNRT), Tanzania, is to develop partnerships and strategies that contribute to sustainable community development, peace and poverty reduction. For more information visit www.iipt.org.

JANUARY 2004

11to 15. AIMS International seminar, including classes on operations for various facilities, loss prevention, maintenance, design, manufacturing, and more. Harvey Hotel & Convention Center, Irving, Texas. For more information, contact AIMS International at phone 772/398-6701; fax 772/398-6702; e-mail info@aimsintl.org; web address www.aimsintl.org/seminars.php.

13to 16. Euro Amusement Show 2004, at Disneyland Resort Paris, Marnee la Valee, Paris. For information, contact: (for Italy and Spain) Laura Ferro, phone +39/3482614185; e-mail lauraferro.eaasi@libero.it. All others, call Paul Grinnall, phone +44/1722716824.

18to 22. Aquacon International, a seminar for leaders in aquatic facility and event management in Melbourne and Sydney, Australia. For more information, contact the Victorian Aquatic Industry Council, 44-46 Birdwood Street, Box Hill South, Victoria, Australia 3128; +61/388432000, fax +61/398905099; e-mail info@vicswim.org.au.

25to 29. IAAPA Attractions Management Institute, held at Cornell University, Ithaca, N.Y., is designed for upper and middle management to provide a sound foundation for leadership. For information and registration, call IAAPA at 703/836-4800, or visit www.iaapa.org.

26to 29. National Association of Amusement Ride Safety Officials (NAARSO) 2004 17th Annual Safety Forum, Charlotte, N.C. For information about membership and certification, contact NAARSO at P.O. Box 638, Brandon, Fla., 33509; phone 800/669-9053; fax 813/685-5117; e-mail naarsoinfo@aol.com; web address www.narso.com/seminar.htm.

FEBRUARY 2004

26to 28. Park Show International 2004, a show of equipment and components for a variety of traveling and permanent amusement parks, waterparks and fairgrounds, Rimini, Italy. For more information, visit www.parkshow.it.