Shanghai: IAAPA Opens First Regional Office in Mainland China
The International Association of Amusement Parks and Attractions has recently opened a new office in Shanghai, its first regional office in mainland China, expanding and enhancing the association’s programs and services in the Asia-Pacific region. “China has been experiencing tremendous growth in the attractions industry and we are excited to open a regional office in Shanghai. This will allow us to further support our local participants and connect them with our global participants. Our goal is to continue to provide exceptional levels of service in China, while remaining committed to the success of the region’s thriving attractions industry […],” commented Paul Noland, IAAPA President and CEO.
Located in Puxi, the historic center of Shanghai, the office will support the attractions industry in the Asia-Pacific region through education and professional development, information dissemination, research, education, advocacy and networking events. The Shanghai office becomes IAAPA’s fifth regional office, joining the existing operations in Hong Kong, Brussels, Mexico City and the headquarters’ office in Orlando/Florida. This year, the association celebrates its 100th anniversary. (eap)
