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IAAPA to Hold International Education Conference in Disneyland Resort Paris

ALEXANDRIA, VA. USA (Sep. 9, 2003) – The International Association of Amusement Parks and Attractions ( IAAPA) will hold a European Conference titled Attractions at a Crossroad on October 9-10 at the Newport Bay Club Convention Center of Disneyland® Resort Paris in France to discuss how European attractions, amusements and theme parks can continue to thrive while facing uncertain international economic conditions. Additionally, conference attendees will share ideas on how best to capitalize on changing European travel and tourism patterns and learn more about the general role and perspective of the European amusement & attractions industry.

"Currently a confluence of events is reshaping the international amusement and attractions industry that has economic ramifications for all of us," says J. Clark Robinson, President of the International Association of Amusement Parks and Attractions.

"A combination of factors like terrorism, consumer wariness, and a weakly performing economy is presenting a unique set of challenges and it’s time to pool our intellectual capital to meet these challenges."

For more information on Attractions at a Crossroad contact Jeff Bertus at IAAPA Europe: Floralaan West 143, NL-5644 BH Eindhoven, The Netherlands or e-mail jbertus@iaapa.org Fax: +31 40 211 40 50, Telephone: +31 40 212 90 03.

This conference is the second annual educational event organized by IAAPA Europe, the European office of the International Association of Amusement Parks and Attractions. IAAPA provides the industry with its premier annual convention and trade show, professional publications and education and training programs.

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IAAPA is the largest international trade association for permanently situated amusement facilities worldwide. The organization represents over 4,500 facility, supplier, and individual members from more than 90 countries. IAAPA strives to help members improve their efficiency, marketing, safety, and profitability while maintaining the highest possible professional standards in the industry. www.iaapa.org