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UK – IAAPA Expo Europe trade show opens at ExCeL London, showcases attraction innovations
By 菲尔 - 13 年 2022 月 XNUMX 日
贸易展的大门今天上午在 IAAPA 欧洲博览会上正式开幕，开幕式为为期一周的教育会议、面对面的网络和一个致力于突出全球景点行业下一个重大事件的展览空间让路。
IAAPA 欧洲、中东和非洲 (EMEA) 副总裁兼执行董事 Peter van der Schans 对世界各地景点领导者和行业专业人士所做的强劲复苏工作表示赞赏，他说他希望参与者能够充分利用他们的时间随着贸易展的开放。
“IAAPA 欧洲博览会或世博会在美丽的伦敦展示了最新的创新、主题元素、可持续发展努力等等，”来自伦敦 ExCeL 的 IAAPA 剧院舞台的 van der Schans 说。 “今天的开幕式肯定会为一周的社交、学习和难忘时刻定下基调。”
To honour Queen Elizabeth II’s decades of service to country and people, and to pay respects to the Royal Family, the ceremony included a moment of silence for attendees in the IAAPA Theatre.
与去年在巴塞罗那举行的世博会相比，此次贸易展吸引了更多的注册参加者和参展商。 截至今天上午，共有10,202名注册参与者，其中6,407名合格买家代表3,775家采购公司。 530 多平方米的展位，比去年同期增长了 15,800% 以上，有 22 家企业参展。
IAAPA Expo Europe is a one-stop shop for industry experts across a range of businesses, from amusement and theme parks, zoos and aquariums, family entertainment centres, water parks, historic and cultural tourist attractions, museums and science centres to shopping malls, cruise lines, resorts, and retailers.
该活动由全球景点行业协会 IAAPA 主办，将于 15 月 XNUMX 日在伦敦 ExCeL 举行。
Today’s opening ceremony included appearances by Duncan Phillips, Founder and Managing Director of 360 Play, Chairman of BALPPA; Amanda J. Thompson OBE, CEO of Blackpool Pleasure Beach; Nick Blofeld, Divisional Director Warwick Castle, Merlin Entertainments; and Ken Whiting, ICAE, 2022 IAAPA Chairman of the Board, President, Whiting’s Foods at Santa Cruz Beach Boardwalk. Offering a glimpse into local attractions, Thompson and Phillips shared a state of industry for attractions located in the United Kingdom.
Whiting shared highlights of his involvement in regional and international committees that guide IAAPA’s mission.
In his welcome remarks, IAAPA president and chief operating officer Hal McEvoy announced IAAPA’s renewed focus on coordinating the alignment of ride safety standards on a global level.
“Safety remains our number one priority and IAAPA is overseeing efforts focused on aligning the EN and ASTM safety standards further with our members’ support and input.”
McEvoy 继续并确认成立了九个工作组，专门审查和调整 EN 和 ASTM 安全标准，以确保采用更具凝聚力的全球性方法来保障乘坐安全和运营。
Today’s opening ceremony was live streamed on the association’s new state-of-the-art digital application Connect+. Virtual attendees from around the world are able to participate in IAAPA Expo Europe through the all-new offering.
