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View from the other side of the pond
IAAPA’s European operators are as strong as ever, and in the past few years IAAPA has made tremendous progress providing services to them in their regions and languages.
Since 2008, membership has increased by almost 20 percent as a result of delivering customized service to European members. Member outreach takes place on a regular basis, as the IAAPA Europe team has increased communication through a dedicated web portal, e-newsletters, etc.—all translated into the main European languages.
 Additionally, the team is involved with regional attraction associations and partner trade shows. This is critical in maintaining a strong connection with the various nations and local industries.
Meanwhile, the IAAPA Europe team has worked hard to improve the Euro Attractions Show’s (EAS) overall program and presence, making it the premier industry conference and trade show in the region.
Further to the office’s mission, IAAPA established the European Advisory Committee, responsible for the overall direction of its activities, including three subcommittees that identify and serve needs in the areas of government relations, education, and manufacturers/ suppliers. More than 40 European industry professionals serve on the committees, setting the direction for the future of IAAPA Europe.
As chairman, I am pleased to see the European office has come this far in just a few short years. And I’m excited to watch the new office in Latin America and, eventually, in Asia, do the same for their respective regions.
If you have questions or requests for our regional offices, please let us know.
Have a sparkling day,
Chip Cleary, Chairman of the Board
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U.S. Industry Issues: The IAAPA Government Relations Department is on Capitol Hill advocating for the industry year round. Read the latest updates and information on IAAPA’s blog, In the Queue, at http://iaapainthequeue.blogspot.com/search/label/Government%20Relations.
Regional Office Portals Get in touch with our representatives in Latin America and Europe by visiting these regional websites: IAAPA Europe: www.IAAPA.org/europe/ IAAPA Latin America: www.IAAPA.org/latinoamerica/
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