IAAPA update regarding COVID-19
As the global COVID-19 situation continues to spread rapidly, concern for member health and safety remains top of mind. IAAPA continues to monitor the situation closely and provide updates on the IAAPA Member COVID-19 Resource Center. This page includes links to World Health Organization (WHO) and Europe, Middle East, and Africa (EMEA) region resources, along with information about complimentary IAAPA member resources, including the IAAPA Security Advisory Program, the IAAPA Crisis Communications Plan Template, IAAPA COVID-19 Webinars, and more.
IAAPA members in need of immediate assistance should contact Jakob Wahl or [email protected].
IAAPA Europe, Middle East, Africa
Welcome to IAAPA Europe, the Middle East, and Africa (EMEA). Our team is here to serve IAAPA members by promoting and representing the interests of the attractions industry in the region. IAAPA EMEA provides valuable educational offerings throughout the year, develops positioning papers in support of Government Relations, and works diligently to promote industry safety and security standards.
Whether you are a small or large-attraction owner, theme park, museum, supplier or consultant, IAAPA EMEA is here to support your business and bring the global attractions community together. We invite you to share your expertise by volunteering on one of our many committees or attending an in-person or online program.
Please don‘t hesitate to contact us in case we can be of any assistance.
Jakob Wahl
Executive Director and Vice President, IAAPA EMEA
COVID-19 Support for Members in the EMEA Region
For the past year, IAAPA has been working to support members around the world through the COVID-19 pandemic. Guest and employee safety has always been our industry’s top priority, and IAAPA continues to provide resources, guidance and connections to members around the world.
IAAPA's thorough resource, “COVID-19 Reopening Guidance: Considerations for the Global Attractions Industry” is available in both English and Spanish. IAAPA continues to share it with local and regional governments and public authorities tasked with reopening their communities to help communicate the work the industry is doing to ensure safe operations for guests and employees. The guidelines have also been referenced by the United Nations World Tourism Organization (UNWTO) in their Global Guidelines to Restart Tourism, and the World Tourism and Travel Council (WTTC) in their Attractions: Global Protocols for the New Normal resource.
We encourage members to download, use and share this document as they prepare to reopen in 2021.
For additional resources and support, IAAPA members can access the exclusive COVID-19 resource center for timely information, contacts, updates and data, as well as current advocacy efforts.
IAAPA members in need of immediate assistance should contact Jakob Wahl or [email protected].
