Bangkok--22 Jun--Thana Burin Asia Pacific Asia’s Premier Trade Show for Attractions Industry Scheduled for 27-29 June 2007 at Royal Paragon Hall in Bangkok A record 142 companies and organizations from throughout the world have registered to exhibit at the IAAPA Asian Expo 2007 and additional exhibitors are expected to book space between now and the time the trade show opens on Wednesday, 27 June in the Royal Paragon Hall in Bangkok, Thailand. In 2006, 128 exhibitors participated in the show in Shanghai. The exhibit floor will showcase a large variety of products and services for the attractions industry including: theme park rides, show and event production services, food and beverage products and services, consultancy services, theming and design services, ticketing systems and services, and information technology systems. Numerous innovative, well-respected industry manufacturers and suppliers have registered to participate in the event including: 3-D Branded Attractions, Action Park Multiforma Grupo, S.L., Beijing Aotexiang Amusement Equipment Co., Bob’s Space Racers, Golden Horse Amusement Equipment Co. Ltd., Hankook Leisure Co. Ltd., HUSS Park Attractions GmbH, Omni Ticket Network, Pax Company, Premier Rides, Inc., Sally Corp., Vekoma, Willy Bietak Productions Inc., Antonio Zamperla SPA, and Zhongshan Luck & Jinying Amusement Machine Co., Ltd. Seven companies from Thailand are exhibiting: CKA Chiangmai Co. Ltd., Concept International Design, Ltd., Event Solutions Co. Ltd., Family Amusement Co. Ltd., Galaxy Edu Hitech Co. Ltd., HKS Designer & Consultant International Co. Ltd., and Index Event Agency Public Company. More than 3,000 people from 65 nations are expected to participate in the event. Attendees represent owners, operators and managers of theme parks, carnivals, fairs, exhibitions, family entertainment centers, waterparks, zoos, aquariums, museums, science centers, stadiums, arenas, casinos, resorts, shopping centers and retailers from throughout the world. IAAPA President and CEO, Charles Bray is honored by the enthusiastic response. “I believe this outstanding exhibitor turnout is a result of the growth of the attractions industry in Asia and the warm welcome the IAAPA Asian Expo has received from attractions owners, managers and suppliers from throughout the region,” he said. “We appreciate the tremendous support we’ve received from Bangkok and look forward to a successful show.” As one of the attractions industry’s prime markets, Asia is home to five of the 10 most visited theme parks in the world. According to industry consultant PricewaterhouseCoopers, LLP the Asian attractions industry is expected to experience an average yearly revenue growth rate of 5.9 percent generating 267 billion baht (USD $8.2 billion) in revenue by 2010. According to Vithaya Sintharapantorn, Exhibition Director of the Thailand Convention & Exhibition Bureau (TCEB), “We are pleased to welcome and support the IAAPA Asian Expo 2007 organised for the first time in Thailand. This is in line with our policy to support exhibition organizers and promote their events in our best capacity, thus ensuring Thailand to become the regional exhibition hub of Southeast Asia within 5 years.” IAAPA Asian Expo 2007 is not open to the general public. Exhibitors, registered attendees, and credentialed media may attend. More information about IAAPA Asian Expo 2007 is available at www.iaapa.org/expos/asian . IAAPA is the premier trade association for the attractions industry worldwide. Founded nearly 90 years ago, IAAPA is the largest international trade association for permanently-situated attractions worldwide and is dedicated to the preservation and prosperity of the attractions industry. IAAPA represents more than 4,100 facility, supplier, and individual members from more than 90 countries. Member facilities include theme parks, waterparks, attractions, family entertainment centers, arcades, zoos, aquariums, museums, science centers, resorts, and casinos. IAAPA is a non-profit organization. Funds generated by the association’s involvement in trade shows are returned to the association to provide services for its members and the industry. IAAPA maintains offices in Europe and the United States. In addition, the association’s Global Alliance partnership program includes international liaisons representing Asia, Latin America, India, Europe, Australia, and New Zealand. More information is available at www.IAAPA.org . For media inquiries in Thailand Thana Burin Asia Pacific Ltd Kasemsri Kaewthammachai(08 1 611 4696) Tel: +66 (0) 2231 6158 Email: [email protected] Yuwadi Chombun(08 9 669 5286) Tel: +66 (0) 2231 6159 Email: [email protected] Click for photo release at www.thaipr.net