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IAAPA Attractions Expo 2007, Orlando - Fact Sheet

 

What:	IAAPA Attractions Expo 2007 - Annual Conference & Trade Show - the attractions industry’s largest worldwide gathering. See the hottest new rides, products and services from the amusement industry’s leading manufacturers and suppliers. Educational sessions, tours, keynote addresses and awards ceremonies offer a behind-the-scenes look at the amusement industry.
Who:	IAAPA Attractions Expo 2007 is organized by the International Association of Amusement Parks and Attractions (IAAPA), the largest organization of its kind in the global attractions industry. Founded in 1918, IAAPA has more than 4,100 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.
Where:	Orlando, Florida, USA—the theme park capital of the world, at the Orange County Convention Center.
When:	Please note: This year’s conference and trade show runs Tuesday through Friday.   Conference: Monday - Friday, November 12 - 16, 2007   Trade Show: Tuesday - Friday, November 13- 16 10 a.m. - 6 p.m. Tuesday -Thursday 10 a.m. - 4 p.m. Friday
Events:	Chairman’s Reception Monday, Nov. 12 from 6 p.m. - 7:30 p.m. at the Peabody.  Invitation only.   IAAPA Charity International Golf Tournament Sunday, Nov. 11 at 9 a.m. at the Mystic Dunes Golf Club in Kissimmee, Florida.     *Please note the golf tournament is now on Sunday before the IAAPA Attractions Expo 2007 begins.*         http://www.iaapa.org/expos/attractions/SpecialEvents/ General Managers and Owners Breakfast: Walt Disney World Resort President Meg Crofton will describe the strategy, challenges, and success of "The Year of a Million Dreams." The breakfast, sponsored by the Coca-Cola Company and SESAC, Inc., will take place on Wednesday, Nov. 14, 8:30 a.m. - 9:45 a.m. in Meeting Room S320 at the Orange County Convention Center.   The cost is $85.00 per person.   http://www.iaapa.org/expos/attractions/attendees/attendeereg.asp   IAAPA/Give Kids The World Inaugural 5K Run and 1K Fun Walk 5K run and 1K walk will take place at SeaWorld on Thursday, Nov. 15 at 7:30 a.m. Advance registration is $25, $30 on the day of race.   https://www.signmeup.com/site/reg/register.aspx?fid=F32VFK7   Thursday Night Gala Thursday, Nov. 15 at 7 p.m. at the Orange County Convention Center to benefit Give Kids The World. Tickets are $150. Both a silent auction and live auction will take place during the Gala.   http://www.iaapa.org/expos/attractions/attendees/attendeereg.asp
Estimated Attendance:	More than 25,000 amusement industry professionals. The show is not open to the general public. Estimated economic impact- $35 million.
Exhibit Floor Size:	500,000 net square feet
Number of Exhibitors:	More than 1,100
Product Categories:	More than 100
Number of Workshops:	More than 126 workshops with 236 hours of programming in 8 specialty tracks
Contacts:	Sarah Gmyr +1 703/836-4800 Direct line- 703/299-5759 or pressoffice@iaapa.org

NOTE: Educational sessions are open to registered media with a press pass. Press are welcome to attend behind-the-scenes and off-site tours and special events, subject to the rules of the host facilities. Behind-the-scenes and off-site tours, and off-site special events (unless indicated otherwise) require the purchase of a ticket. Tickets are limited, so advance registration and payment is strongly encouraged.   ###   About IAAPA IAAPA is the premier trade association for permanently situated amusement facilities and the attractions industry worldwide, and is dedicated to the preservation and prosperity of the amusement industry. Member facilities include amusement/theme parks, waterparks, attractions, family entertainment centers, arcades, zoos, aquariums, museums, science centers, resorts, and casinos. IAAPA is a nonprofit organization. Funds generated for the association by its involvement in trade shows and other activities are returned to the association to fund services for its members and the industry. IAAPA maintains offices in Europe and the United States. In addition, the association’s Global Alliance partnership program includes international liaisons representing Latin America; Southeast Asia; Australia and New Zealand; India; and People’s Republic of China.