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Amusement Industry to Offer Training Program for Asian Developers and Investors at Expo

ALEXANDRIA, VA (USA) (Apr. 12, 2004) – The international amusement industry will focus on providing educational opportunities to developers and investors in the Asian market at the largest Asian leisure conference and tradeshow, the IAAPA Asian Expo, July 13-16, 2004 at the Suntec Singapore International Convention and Exhibition Centre.

Participants in the Expo’s “Investors, Developers and New Facilities Operators” track will learn everything from marketing to project feasibility to site selection and encouraging repeat visitation. Workshop presenters include industry leaders such as Jane Cooper, CEO of Wannado Entertainment; Darrell Metzger, CEO of Singapore’s Sentosa Leisure Group; and Bob Lamb, president of the Oriental Wheel Company in Beijing. Their presentations will be complemented by additional workshops given by experts from respected educational and investment institutions.

“Asia is an extremely promising and lucrative market for our industry,” said J. Clark Robinson, president of IAAPA. “With our investment and development educational track, we hope to provide key decision-makers with the facts and information they need to make crucial decisions that can expand our industry.”

In addition to programs designed to train investors and developers, the IAAPA Asian Expo has a stellar lineup of industry experts for its “Issues and Trends” educational track. Author David Hemsath and the Walt Disney Company’s Chief Safety Officer Greg Hale will join IAAPA executive staff and other industry leaders to offer workshops on workplace fun, industry safety, outsourcing, marketing and communications, and tourism.

“ IAAPA worked hard to develop an educational program that will be current, informative and enlightening,” said Suzanne Mark, IAAPA’s vice president of education, professional development, and training services. “In addition to the Expo’s respected trade show, participants can look forward to memorable presentations that hopefully will enhance their business endeavors.”

For more information on the IAAPA Asian Expo, call IAAPA’s U.S. headquarters at +1 703/836-4800 or go online to www.iaapaexpo.com .

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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