IAAPA Opens Regional Office in Shanghai, China Premier Global Attractions Association Expands Services with First Mainland China Representative Office


IAAPA Opens Regional Office in Shanghai, China Premier Global Attractions Association Expands Services with First Mainland China Representative Office

ORLANDO, Fla., US (Jan. 29, 2018) – The International Association of Amusement Parksand Attractions (IAAPA) today announced the opening of a new regional office in Shanghai,China, expanding and enhancing the association’s programs and services in the Asia-Pacificregion. The opening of the new Shanghai office is IAAPA’s first Mainland ChinaRepresentative Office, and its second office in the Asia-Pacific region.

China has been experiencing tremendous growth in the attractions industry and we areexcited to open a regional office in Shanghai. This will allow us to further support our localparticipants and connect them with our global participants,‖ said Paul Noland, IAAPApresident and CEO. "Our goal is to continue to provide exceptional levels of service in China,while remaining committed to the success of the region’s thriving attractions industry. Wewould like to extend our thanks and gratitude to the Shanghai Municipal People'sGovernment, Shanghai Municipal Tourism Administration, Shanghai Public Security Bureau,and Shanghai Shendi (Group) Co. Ltd. for their support in helping us successfully establishthis office."

 

Located in the Puxi, the historic center of Shanghai, the office will support the attractionsindustry in the Asia-Pacific region through education and professional development,information dissemination, research, education, advocacy, and networking events.

 

The Shanghai office becomes IAAPA’s fifth regional office to service the attractions industryaround the world, joining the existing operations for Asia-Pacific (in Hong Kong, China), forEurope (in Brussels, Belgium), Latin America (in Mexico City, Mexico), and North America(in Orlando, Florida, US).

 

Annually, IAAPA hosts Asian Attractions Expo — the premier event in the Asia-Pacific regionwhere industry professionals gather to exchange ideas and experience innovation. AsianAttractions Expo 2018 will be held in Hong Kong, China at the Hong Kong Exhibition andConvention Centre, 5-8 June.