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IAAPA Announces 2006 Top FECs of the World Award Winners

ATLANTA (Nov. 16, 2006) – The International Association of Amusement Parks and Attractions (IAAPA) announced today the winners of its Top FECs of the World awards program recognizing the global industry’s best family entertainment centers. Winners came through a comprehensive judging process that considered operational efficiency, décor & ambience, marketing savvy and managerial performance. Adventure Park USA, a family owned western-themed FEC located in New Market, Md. is one of this year’s winners recognized today at the FEC reception and Top FECs of the World awards. Adventure Park USA offers customers a wide range of attractions to choose from including laser tag, paintball, mini golf, go-karts, ropes courses, rock wall and so much more. Kidzania is the other winner of this year’s Top FEC of the World Awards because they have found a unique way to combine education and entertainment by using role-playing as a tool to teach children what it’s like to be an adult by creating child-sized replicas of real life experiences. Kidzania is located in Monterrey, NL, Mexico, and provides children with the opportunity to explore over 60 careers as well as be an active consumer in a city specifically designed for them and resembles a large city and working economy.

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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 safety, efficiency, marketing, and profitability while maintaining the highest possible professional standards in the industry. www.iaapa.org