International Association of Amusement Parks and Attractions
The International Association of Amusement Parks and Attractions (IAAPA) represents over 6,000 amusement-industry members in more than 100 countries worldwide and operates several global attractions-industry trade shows. Its annual IAAPA Expo in Orlando, Florida, is recognized as the world's largest attractions trade show in the number of attendees and exhibitors and providing members insight into current amusement trends, laws, operations and industry methodology. IAAPA also helps to promote guest-safety and ride-safety guidelines in conjunction with ASTM International and assists its members to uphold the highest amusement-industry safety and professional standards.
| Abbreviation | IAAPA |
|---|---|
| Formation | 1918 |
| Type | Trade association |
| 36-2079990 | |
| Legal status | 501(c)(6) |
| Purpose | To promote safe operations, global development, professional growth, and commercial success of the amusement parks and attractions industry. |
| Headquarters | Orlando, Florida, U.S. |
| Coordinates | 38.8036808°N 77.0573128°W |
Area served | Worldwide |
Membership (2022) | More than 6,800 |
| Jakob Wahl | |
| Jim Pattison | |
| Subsidiaries | IAAPA Foundation (501(c)(3), |
Revenue (2017) | US$24,117,204 |
| Expenses (2017) | US$22,757,776 |
| Endowment | $20,231,966 (2017) |
Employees (2017) | 60 |
Volunteers (2017) | 24 |
| Website | www |
IAAPA represents a variety of location-based entertainment facilities, including amusement and theme parks, family entertainment centers, arcades, museums, water parks, aquariums, science centers, zoos, and resorts. It also represents industry equipment manufacturers, distributors, operators, industry suppliers, and service providers.