Mission

We inspire, grow, and protect the global attractions industry through member connections.

IAAPA is the premier organizer of global attractions industry events and the facilitator of marketplace connections. Through this, we enable the success and competence of our members to deliver safe and memorable experiences to guests.

Vision

A diverse and dynamic association for the attractions industry with global reach and impact.

IAAPA will be an indispensable global resource for our members, an international authority for our industry, and a world-class workplace for our employees. IAAPA will have a significant presence in every region of the world, and in every part of the growing and diversifying attractions industry. Through this, IAAPA will support the long-term sustainability of members, their partners, and communities.

The International Association of Amusement Parks and Attractions (IAAPA) represents over 6,000 amusement-industry members in more than 100 countries worldwide and operates several global attractions-industry trade shows. Its annual IAAPA Expo in Orlando, Florida, is recognized as the world's largest attractions trade show in the number of attendees and exhibitors and providing members insight into current amusement trends, laws, operations and industry methodology. IAAPA also helps to promote guest-safety and ride-safety guidelines in conjunction with ASTM International and assists its members to uphold the highest amusement-industry safety and professional standards.

Services :

IAAPA offers training in every aspect of the amusement-park and attractions industry and provides member facilities with opportunities to educate their personnel with workshops, on-site seminars, videotapes, manuals, webinars and services provided by institute programs, such as the IAAPA Institutes for Attractions Managers and Executive Education and the IAAPA Safety Institute. The association promotes amusement park safety standards to its members and maintains a partnership with the ASTM International to develop and update ride safety standards and maintenance requirements. IAAPA's advocacy department reaches out to governments in a number of countries, representing the industry in attraction and amusement-park legislation and regulations.

IAAPA Expo Orlando 2023 quick recap :

36,173 attraction professionals were present, and 26,453 of those were qualified buyers representing 18,135 buying companies. On the trade show floor, there were 9,961 exhibitors from 1,147 companies. The event showcased the newest developments and trends in the attractions sector, set over 550,000 square feet of exhibition space.

Why attend IAAPA Expo?

• Get an up-close look at the latest strides in amusement and entertainment technology.
• Meet with key players in the global attractions industry.
• Make central business purchasing decisions on the trade show floor.
• Stay informed on the industry's best practices and trends through seminars and demonstrations.

in addition to:

• IDEAS – Draw inspiration from more than 425 exhibiting companies from around the world showcasing their newest products.
• KNOWLEDGE – Gain access to numerous presentations and discussions from leading speakers in the industry. Plus, take behind-the-scenes tours to get an inside look at the operations tactics of top American attractions. 
• OPPORTUNITIES – Catch up with old friends and establish important new contacts when you attend our full suite of special events.
• CARREER GROWTH - Participate in a spectrum of EAS education and conference program events to earn credit hours towards IAAPA Certification.