The Themed Entertainment Association (TEA) has expanded its services with the launch of an Asia Pacific Division.

It will be the fourth regional division formed by TEA and joins Eastern North America, Western North America and Europe & Middle East.

An interim board has been appointed to assist with election and installation of a permanent board, with Chris Conte of Electrosonic as interim president.

TEA members working in the region are encouraged to consider running for the initial board and election results will be announced before the Asia Attractions Expo 2013 (IAAPA Asia) in Singapore in June.

Interim president Chris Conte said: "The formation of the Asia Division is an incredibly exciting moment for the TEA and the industry.

"It recognizes the importance of the many companies and talent working across the region that are creating compelling places and experiences, and the need for the TEA to take a more integrated role in helping to support and organize those firms and their clients as they endeavor to design and build ever successful attractions and projects.

"Forming a permanent Asia Division Board as quickly as possible is the goal and focus of our interim group."

Founded in 1991, TEA is an international alliance of companies working within the visitor attractions and entertainment sectors. It currently has 850 members representing 7,500 creative specialists from architects, designers and technical specialists to master planners, scenic fabricators and artists.