PSI 2004 at a Glance

PSI 2004 at a Glance

Park Show International is about to chalk up its 11th edition. The biennial expo will be presented by Rimini Fiera and Facto Edizioni with the sponsorship of ANESV-AGIS and Unionparchi from February 26 - 29 at the Rimini Expo Centre.

This leading edge business event will address amusement parks, theme parks of all kinds, water parks, fairgrounds and travelling shows. The expo will be hosted in hall D1 and is a reference point for the development of this trade's culture and traditions.

On show, a wide range of fully operating attractions and equipment for all types of permanent and travelling parks, playgrounds and public areas: roundabouts and amusement arcades, aquatic and inflatable attractions, modular playgrounds, games and toys for parks and gardens, sets and decorations, lighting and AV systems, sports and game equipment, miniature trains and all the sector's back-up services.

In 2004, the expo will focus on small to average sized moving attractions and games which have low environmental impact and accessible costs, are easily transported and can be replaced through time. This is based on close study of the most recent market trends, which showed a preference for leisure structures which are compact or even built into locations such as shopping centres, mega stores, multiplexes, hotels, tourist villages, restaurants and agritourism venues, not to mention museums and science centres.

Among the conferences, on Thursday 26 February at 3pm, From amusement arcades to thematic FECs.

Park Show International will also host the European Golden Pony Awards, the second edition of the first official recognition for amusement parks and trade members, spotlighting their background and professional ability. Games & Parks magazine has selected 15 countries for the 2004 awards.

This year, Rimini Expo has an on-site railway station. Located on the Milan-Bari line, "Rimini Fiera" station will be stopped at every day during PARK SHOW by 16 north and south-bound trains: a leading edge service linking the expo venue with the centre of Rimini, the hotels along the coast and the other Italian towns and cities (for timetable details: www.riminifiera.it/stazione/.)
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