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‘Will be plenty more jobs:’ Theme park industry poised for significant growth, IAAPA CEO says

11/25/2024 4:33:00 PM|

IAAPA is an international theme park and attractions trade show where those in the industry showcase new trends and brainstorm about the future of the industry. IAAPA, which stands for International Association of Amusement Parks and Attractions, wrapped up their expo at the Orange County Convention Center on Friday. Their CEO said there is huge growth in the industry.

New programming enhances world’s largest professional outdoor Demo Day at the PGA Show, Jan. 21, 2025

11/25/2024 4:31:00 PM|

Thousands of PGA of America Golf Professionals will experience new event programming in health and wellness, club fitting and golf range operations while exclusively testing the latest equipment and technology from top golf brands during the PGA Show Demo Day—the world’s largest professional outdoor demo day—on January 21, 2025, in Orlando, Fla.

Experience Hospitality’s Finest at This Year’s Florida Restaurant Show

11/25/2024 4:23:00 PM|

The Florida Restaurant Show 2024, which was held from Nov. 6-7 at the Orange County Convention Center in Orlando, Florida, brought together the brightest minds and innovators in the hospitality industry. As a premier annual event, it provided a platform for foodservice and lodging professionals to explore trends, enhance their skills, and connect with industry leaders.

Biggest theme park expo in the world returns to Orange County

11/25/2024 4:21:00 PM|

Booths are set up for this year’s International Association of Amusement Parks and Attractions Expo, or IAAPA, at the Orange County Convention Center.

Welcome to IAAPA Expo!

11/25/2024 4:14:00 PM|

IAAPA Expo 2024 is now well underway as those here in Orlando have risen to Day 2 of the sprawling show at the Orange County Convention Center. RePlay has been feverishly traversing the show floor to see what’s new, meet with industry pals and get photos of all of the above. Be sure to check out the full coverage in our December issue. To be certain, the trade is thriving if IAAPA attendance is any indication!

IAAPA Expo 2024 Kicks off with New Ride Announcements and Plenty of Traffic

11/25/2024 4:11:00 PM|

The parking lot was full from the starting gun at the 2024 IAAPA Trade Show. People from all over the world attend the convention and trade show at the Orange County Convention Center in Orlando, FL. There are over 500,000 square feet of exhibition space and more than 1,100 vendors in total, showcasing everything for the amusement industry.

IAAPA Expo 2024 opens to attractions industry professionals in Orlando

11/25/2024 4:01:00 PM|

IAAPA, the global association for the attractions industry, has opened IAAPA Expo 2024 to visitors at the Orange County Convention Center.

Five on the floor: A sampler of IAAPA Expo vendors

11/25/2024 3:59:00 PM|

The exhibit floor of IAAPA Expo is jammed-packed with vendors looking to sell everything from wee key chains to monster thrill rides, all in a wide-open atmosphere. Participants are surrounded by sights and sounds, by animatronics and aromas, by arcade games and famous names.

SunRail Expansion to OCCC moving into next phase

11/22/2024 3:53:00 PM|

Florida transportation leaders say they are moving toward the next step in opening a SunRail route between Orlando International Airport and the Orange County Convention Center, but that rail line is still years away.

Orlando remains a top choice for meeting planners

11/22/2024 3:47:00 PM|

The Orange County Convention Center is known as "The Center of Hospitality." PIctured: Breakfast is served at the Executive Client Advisory Committee event.

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