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IAAPA breaks records for AAE 2016, announces 2017 event for Singapore
POSTED 16 Jun 2016 . BY Tom Anstey
2017's event will take place at Marina Bay Sands in Singapore
After hosting a record-breaking Asian Attractions Expo (AAE) in Shanghai, IAAPA has announced the event will move to Singapore in 2017, taking place at the Sands Expo and Convention Center at Marina Bay Sands.

Attracting 11,500 participants and, for the sixth consecutive year, breaking records for the number of exhibitors and size of its tradeshow floor, this year’s AAE offered a host of educational programmes, networking events and tours of Shanghai attractions, including the newly-opened Disneyland Shanghai.

Taking place 13-16 June 2017, next year’s event will welcome in excess of 8,000 people gathering to test, taste, try, and buy the latest innovations, learn best practices from global leaders on topics essential to successful operations, and network with colleagues from more than 65 countries.

Ranked as one of the top convention destinations in Asia, Singapore also offers a host of existing and upcoming world-class attractions.

"We are excited to host Asian Attractions Expo in Singapore again," said June Ko, IAAPA vice president of Asia Pacific Operations. "Marina Bay Sands offers great convention facilities, and our global participants look forward to experiencing all Singapore has to offer."

For more information on AAE 2017, click here.
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IAAPA breaks records for AAE 2016, announces 2017 event for Singapore
POSTED 16 Jun 2016 . BY Tom Anstey
2017's event will take place at Marina Bay Sands in Singapore
After hosting a record-breaking Asian Attractions Expo (AAE) in Shanghai, IAAPA has announced the event will move to Singapore in 2017, taking place at the Sands Expo and Convention Center at Marina Bay Sands.

Attracting 11,500 participants and, for the sixth consecutive year, breaking records for the number of exhibitors and size of its tradeshow floor, this year’s AAE offered a host of educational programmes, networking events and tours of Shanghai attractions, including the newly-opened Disneyland Shanghai.

Taking place 13-16 June 2017, next year’s event will welcome in excess of 8,000 people gathering to test, taste, try, and buy the latest innovations, learn best practices from global leaders on topics essential to successful operations, and network with colleagues from more than 65 countries.

Ranked as one of the top convention destinations in Asia, Singapore also offers a host of existing and upcoming world-class attractions.

"We are excited to host Asian Attractions Expo in Singapore again," said June Ko, IAAPA vice president of Asia Pacific Operations. "Marina Bay Sands offers great convention facilities, and our global participants look forward to experiencing all Singapore has to offer."

For more information on AAE 2017, click here.
RELATED STORIES
Registration opens for IAAPA 2016


Registration for this year’s IAAPA Attractions Expo in Orlando, Florida, is now open, with the event to highlight key trends and experiences set to take the sector by storm in the not-too-distant future.
IAAPA holds back-to-back safety institutes in Argentina and Canada


IAAPA continues to show its commitment to safety – something its chair John McReynolds identified as a top priority following his appointment last year – by hosting back-to-back IAAPA Safety Institutes held in Argentina and Canada.
IAAPA identifies 2016 market trends for attractions industry


IAAPA has identified several trends for the year ahead, pinpointing VR rollercoasters, 3D/4D immersion, guest interactivity and edutainment as key themes for developments in 2016.
IAAPA Europe incorporates Middle East and Africa to become IAAPA EMEA


IAAPA has expanded the scope of its European regional office to now incorporate both the Middle East and Africa, forming a new entity known as IAAPA EMEA.
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Rainer Maelzer joins Therme Group as chief entertainment officer
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