IAAPA booked in Orlando through 2019
The International Association of Amusement Parks & Attractions (IAAPA) has signed a new deal with the Orange County Convention Center to host its convention show in Orlando for the next 10 consecutive years, through 2019.
IAAPA’s expo showcases products and services, suppliers and manufacturers in the attraction industry. Prior to the announcement, the convention was already scheduled to be held in Central Florida in 2010, 2012, 2014, 2016 and 2018.
An average 25,000 visitors and more than 1,200 exhibitors attend the IAAPA event, which typically uses about 1 million square feet of space at the convention center.
The estimated economic impact from the added years will surpass $100 million, said officials with the Orlando/Orange County Convention & Visitors Bureau.
“This is a great fit for both brands,” said Gary Sain, president and CEO of the Orlando/Orange County Convention & Visitors Bureau. “Orlando is known for this business all over the world, so what better place to showcase the industry?”
IAAPA joins 562 other meetings, conventions or trade shows secured for future Orlando dates at the convention center, hotels and venues since the beginning of 2010. These confirmed events represent more than 1 million attendees, hotel room nights and more than $1.07 billion in estimated future spending, according to the convention and visitors bureau.
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