IAAPA Attractions Expo to Be Hosted in Orlando through 2025

As announced by officials of the International Association of Amusement Parks and Attractions (IAAPA), Visit Orlando, and the Orange County Convention Center (OCCC) this week, the three parties extended their agreement to host IAAPA Attractions Expo in Orlando for further six years. Thus, the international attractions expo will be hosted in Orlando through 2025. The new contract represents an extension of IAAPA’s agreement to host the expo in Orlando from 2010 through 2019. About 28,800 people participated in IAAPA Attractions Expo in 2013. The largest conference and trade show for the worldwide attractions industry generates approximately 51.3 million US dollar for the Orlando-area economy. “IAAPA Attractions Expo continues to grow year after year and that’s a testament to the power of Orlando as the ideal location for our global conference and trade show”, said IAAPA President and CEO Paul Noland. “The Orange County Convention Center is a best-in-class venue that’s well-suited for our event and our members love coming to Orlando to see what’s new in the industry and in the area’s world-renowned attractions.” According to the announcement, one further reason for hosting the expo in Orlando through 2025 is the trade show’s proven track record – the expo has continued to grow since it returned to Orlando in 2010. (eap)