The trade floor is now open at the IAAPA Expo 2012 being held in Orlando, Florida, US this week.

Organised by the International Association of Amusements, Parks and Attractions (IAAPA), the event is the world's largest event for the attractions and amusement industry.

More than 25,000 attendees are expected to visit the show and attend conferences, seminars and workshops being held in adjacent spaces at the Orange County Convention Center.

Nearly 100 different product categories are represented by more than 1,100 suppliers and service providers on the trade floor, which covers nearly 480,000 square feet of exhibit space.

One of the most notable changes to the trade show floor for this year is the presence of the IAAPA Theatre presented by The Wanda Group.

The theatre will host the expo's marquee events; the Kickoff Event, Opening Reception, GM and Owners' Breakfast, and the IAAPA Brass Ring Awards - providing an easy transition to and from the trade show floor before and after each event.

The event will run until Friday 16 November.

To see a schedule for this year's expo, click here.