BALPPA Celebrated 75th Anniversary

The British Association of Leisure Parks, Piers and Attractions (BALPPA) celebrated its 75^th anniversary on January 24, 2012. Roland Mack, President of IAAPA (International Association of Amusement Parks and Attractions) and CEO of Europa-Park in Rust, Germany was invited to this occasion as guest of honor. Being the international organisation’s head, Roland Mack congratulated on behalf of the IAAPA and mentioned the important role of the BALPPA with regard to the development of IAAPA Europe. He emphasized that both associations will continue to work closely together in the future. (eap)

Photo (from left to right): John Collins (John Collins Leisure), Jeremy Reed (Chief Executive BALPPA), Roland Mack (Präsident IAAPA, Europa-Park), Adrian Mahon (Chairman BALPPA, Merlin Entertainments Group Ltd.)