Asian Attractions Expo 2018 gets underway in Hong Kong, China

Thursday, June 7, 2018

The three-day Asian Attractions Expo 2018, the premier international trade show and conference that attracts industry professionals in the Asia Pacific region kick started today at the Hong Kong Convention and Exhibition Centre (HKCEC) in Hong Kong, China.

International Association of Amusement Parks and Attractions (IAAPA) is hosting the event  and Asian Attractions Expo 2018 will have  Michael Wong, JP, Secretary for Development of the HKSAR Government joining IAAPA’s senior leadership and officiate at the opening ceremony.

There will more than 300 exhibiting companies from over 30 countries and regions , among them 81 will be exhibiting for the first time. It is expected that throughout the event, top international manufacturers and suppliers will unveil their products, service and technology. There will be state-of-the-art rides, motion simulators, virtual reality, water attractions, video and skill games.

It will also showcase the latest from technology applications, food-and-beverage innovations and more. The industry professionals from more than 50 countries will get to know about new ways to grow their business and gather the best practices here.

Further there will be15 education sessions with in –depth programs that will be led by the industry professionals. This will include executives from Universal Parks and Resorts, Walt Disney Parks and Resorts.  The session topics will be on leadership, advances in technology, discussion on Asia’s fast-growing economy and latest trends.

The Expo will kick-start with a networking reception celebrating IAAPA’s 100^th anniversary. The delegates will get introduced to  learning opportunities taking place both inside HKCEC and on-site at local attractions. Industry professionals can new connections and share idea.

Hal McEvoy, interim president and CEO, IAAPA was excited to returm to Hong Kong for Asian Attractions Expo and he mentioned that the association is celebrating their 100^th anniversary this year  and we are proud to serve the growing global attractions industry which has evolved in so many ways over the past century.

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