EAS is organized by the International Association of Amusement Parks and Attractions and rotates every year over different European countries. IAAPA Vice President of European Operations, Karen Staley said: “Again Amsterdam has proven to be the right place for our show. With numerous projects going on in the northwest part of Europe and with a strong and dynamic industry in the Benelux-region, we had high expectations but these figures are really extraordinary.”
Preliminary counts show that about 10,750 visitors came to the event this year. In comparison to EAS 2013 in Paris this is an increase of 26 percent. The visitors came from more than one hundred countries and about a third came from The Netherlands.
This year organizers noted a substantial increase of managers from campgrounds, shopping centres, and family entertainment centres. A record 441 companies from 36 countries showcased their latest products, including roller coasters, attractions, ticket and access systems, 3-D movies, games, and much more. The growth in guest interactivity and the combinations of different technologies in one attraction are some important trends featured among the products exhibited at this year’s show.
Parallel to the trade show ran an educational conference with more than 20 hours of seminars for industry professionals about the developments in the industry, the latest trends, and hot topics. The education programmes were led by some of the most successful leaders in Europe. The participation in the education conference sessions was also excellent; more than 1,800 people attended the seminars on issues like mobile management, haunted attractions, social media, branded goods, employee development strategies, and innovative technology to name just a few of them.
EAS also featured the IAAPA Institute for Attractions Managers, the IAAPA Safety Institute, a Young Professionals Forum, a forum for water park operators, a symposium for indoor playground/family entertainment centres, and behind-the-scenes tours of Efteling, Walibi Holland, and Dolfinarium.
Please note: EAS 2015 will take place in Gothenberg, Sweden from 6 - 8 October. The conference and trade show will take place in the Swedish Exhibition and Congress Centre. The interest of exhibiting companies is already very high and additional information is available at www.IAAPA.org/EAS.
About Euro Attractions Show (EAS)
Euro Attractions Show (EAS) is owned and produced by the International Association of Amusement Parks and Attractions (IAAPA), and is Europe’s largest conference and trade fair dedicated to the attractions industry. EAS is managed by IAAPA’s European operations, under the direction of the IAAPA European Advisory Committee, and the IAAPA European Manufacturers and Suppliers Subcommittee.
About the International Association of Amusement Parks and Attractions (IAAPA)
The International Association of Amusement Parks and Attractions (IAAPA) is the premier trade association for the attractions industry worldwide. Founded in 1918, IAAPA is the largest international trade association for permanently located amusement facilities and attractions and is dedicated to the preservation and prosperity of the amusement industry. IAAPA represents more than 4,700 attractions, suppliers, and individual members from more than 90 countries. The association’s global headquarters office is in Alexandria, Virginia, United States. The association maintains regional offices in Brussels, Mexico City, Hong Kong and Orlando, Florida, United States. www.IAAPA.org
- See more at: http://www.iaapa.org/news/newsroom/archive/2014-press-releases/euro-attractions-show-2014-in-amsterdam-breaks-all-records#sthash.xWjoo8N6.dpuf
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