The Official Magazine of IAAPA 
The Official Magazine of IAAPA
We are IAAPA. We connect the diverse and dynamic attractions industry, for the good of us all. Through our community, we grow and improve our people, our companies, and our industry.
IAAPA is your partner in navigating uncertainty, helping you build resilience and emerge even stronger—let’s take a closer look at key challenges and how the association can support your success.
This powerful event honors the individuals whose vision and innovation have shaped the attractions industry.
Mark your calendar with exciting opportunities to learn and connect. From workshops to expos, it’s all here.
Integrating IP into Attractions
Lego and Merlin Entertainments share details of partnership.
25 November 2025
Learn how Royal Caribbean is redefining food and beverage at sea through creativity, technology, and sustainability.
3 December 2025
This event offers unparalleled insights into safety and innovation in the attractions industry.
Created exclusively for executives and senior leaders committed to driving growth at the highest levels of management. Launching at IAAPA Expo Middle East.
IAAPA FEC Summit is the must-attend event for Family Entertainment Center (FEC) professionals looking to elevate their business.
For nearly a century, IAAPA has been committed to developing the talent that drives the attractions industry forward. Our education programs provide professionals at every level – from students to C-suite executives – with the knowledge, skills, and connections they need to excel.
Discuss with industry peers about what worked and what didn’t in 2025. Reflect together on the biggest industry moments, challenges, and successes. Live Chat is an online discussion exclusive for IAAPA members.
Your partner in navigating the complexities of the attractions industry. We champion your interests at all levels of government, providing strategic advocacy and policy leadership to empower your business to thrive in the U.S. and Canada.
Join the global attractions industry’s premier event in Hong Kong, 9 - 12 June, 2026. Network with leaders, explore innovations, and secure your spot today!
Experience the premier event for the global attractions industry, November 17 - 21, 2025.
The inaugural IAAPA Expo Middle East will take place between 30 March - 2 April in Abu Dhabi, UAE.
20-24 April 2026
Connect with industry leaders and peers at the region's largest world-class educational and networking event.
Access global resources and expertise through your IAAPA membership. Cultivate a safety-first culture where every team member contributes to protecting guests and ensuring they have an amazing experience.
Evaluate performance, optimize operations, and guide strategic decisions with insights based on 2024 data. Reports are available for Amusement/Theme Parks, Entertainment Centers, & Water Parks, each offering a global overview of attraction operations, with insights from industry responses on experiences, attendance, staffing, guest behavior, revenue, and expenses.
Designing and operating touring and temporary experiences that wow
New Ripley’s Believe It or Not! World Entertainment Grant for People with Disabilities is designed to support and facilitate successful professional careers for people with disabilities throughout the global attractions industry.
New roller coaster from Premier Rides launches
Carl reflects on the perks of being a people person
Zootopia: Better Zoogether!
IAAPA’s incoming chair of the Global Board of Directors leads with passion, authenticity, and heart
More than 40,000 professionals will gather next month at the Orange County Convention Center for IAAPA Expo 2025.
Lego and Merlin Entertainments share details of partnership.
The global association for the attractions industry among one of the top workplaces in Orlando for 2025.
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