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IAAPA Attractions Expo 2007 Offers Unique Vendor Tours

Alexandria, Va. (USA) - The International Association of Amusement Parks and Attractions (IAAPA) announces details about IAAPA Attractions Expo 2007 Vendor Tours. Vendor Tours are “mapped out” tours of exhibitors in specific categories. Tour guides “fast track” buyers to participating exhibitors and vendors showcasing those products. Vendor Tour participants will see demonstrations of the products’ benefits and features, and receive detailed information on the exhibitors’ merchandise. Vendor Tours also provide a unique networking experience, allowing buyers to network with other buyers looking for similar products.

There are four Vendor Tours at this year’s Expo:

Wednesday, Nov. 14

Point-of-Sale (POS) Vendor Tour
12:30 p.m. – 2:30 p.m.
POS exhibitors will demonstrate their products benefits and features, as well as discuss their service and finance plans. Participants will receive a draft request for proposal (RFP) to help them choose the most appropriate system for their business needs. Participants will also receive “What to Look for in a POS System,” a booklet produced by the IAAPA Financial Management and Information Technology Committee.

Inflatable Insights Vendor Tour
2:30 p.m. – 4:30 p.m.
The Inflatable Insights Vendor Tour will take participants on a tour of up to 12 participating inflatable vendors. Vendors will explain and demonstrate a variety of inflatable products from rides and attractions to movie screens and tents.

Thursday, Nov. 15

Security Systems Vendor Tour
12:30 p.m. – 2:30 p.m.
The Security Systems Vendor Tour is intended for buyers interested in security-related systems: fencing, communication devices, lockers, or tracking devices. Exhibitors will demonstrate the benefits and features of their products as well as discuss their service and finance plans.

Friday, Nov. 16
Haunt Vendor Tour
10 a.m. – 12 p.m.
The Haunt Vendor Tour is designed for buyers in the market for Halloween or haunted-house related products.

Separate registration is required for all Vendor Tours. Tickets are $15 for IAAPA members and $70 for nonmembers. IAAPA Attractions Expo 2007 registration also required. Participant fee includes headset.
More information is available at http://www.iaapa.org/expos/attractions/Educational_Tours.asp

IAAPA Attractions Expo 2007

The IAAPA Attractions Expo 2007 is the largest conference and trade show for the amusement park and attractions industry in the world. With its theme “Expand Your Universe” the show will drawan estimated 25,000 people from more than 85 countries from the amusement and leisure industries to the Orange County Convention Center from Monday, Nov. 12, through Friday, Nov. 16. The trade show floor will be open Tuesday, Nov. 13 through Friday, Nov.16. IAAPA Attractions Expo 2007 offers a solid week of business and fun. More than 1,000 exhibitors will display their products and services in 500,000 net square feet of exhibit space. The event will also include educational sessions, behind-the-scenes tours, marquee social events, and networking opportunities. This is the marketplace where amusement and attraction industry leaders, decision makers and visionaries gather to network, view the latest innovations, and plan for the future.

About IAAPA

IAAPA is the premier trade association for the attractions industry worldwide.  Founded almost 90 years ago, IAAPA is the largest international trade association for permanently situated amusement facilities and attractions and is dedicated to the preservation and prosperity of the amusement industry.

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