(April 20, 2012) – IAAPA Attractions Expo, recognized as one of the Top 25 fast-growth trade shows in the United States by EXPO magazine, had a record 724 companies assigned to the trade show floor during the International Association of Amusement Parks and Attractions (IAAPA) Space Allocation Committee meeting, held April 12-13. The committee assigned a record 371,000 net square feet of exhibit space at the Orange County Convention Center in Orlando, which will host IAAPA Attractions Expo 2012 from Nov. 12-16. “The fact that 80 percent of the trade show floor is sold seven months prior to the event is a testament to the quality of the Expo,” said Jeff Hudson, IAAPA Space Allocation Committee Chair and president of Skee Ball Inc. “People in the attractions industry know that to stay competitive and get ahead in this business, IAAPA Attractions Expo is a must-attend event.”

The trade show floor this year is expected to span approximately 458,000 net square feet with more than 1,100 companies displaying products and services in more than 100 categories, including rides (dry and water), games and devices, play equipment, inflatables, novelties and souvenirs, food and beverage, displays and sets, and more.

Companies interested in exhibiting at IAAPA Attractions Expo 2012 can find additional information and limited-time specials for large exhibitors at www.IAAPA.org/expos/attractions/2012/exhibitor/index.asp. 
The trade show floor can be viewed at http://s15.a2zinc.net/clients/iaapa/iaapa2012/public/fphtml.aspx. 

IAAPA Attractions Expo 2012 Space Allocation
The following industry professionals attended the Space Allocation Committee meeting: Committee Chair Jeff Hudson, president, Skee Ball, Inc.; Dan Kroeger, president, Gold Medal Products Co.; Jim Chapman, sales and marketing, Coast to Coast Entertainment; John (Jack) Mendes, Jr., president, BSR Group, LLC; Keith James, CEO and owner, Jack Rouse Associates; Kevin Rohwer, sales manager, S&S Worldwide, Inc.; Monty Lunde, principal, Technifex, Inc.; Philip Wilson, sales and marketing manager, Extreme Engineering; Rajen S. Shah, managing director, Arihant Industrial Corporation Ltd.; Ray Zammit, sales manager, Nancy Sales Co., Inc./Nanco; Thomas Rebbie, president and CEO, Philadelphia Toboggan Coasters, Inc.; Timothy J. Timco, president, TJ Timco Agency, LLC; Vittorio Fabbri, vice president sales, Intamin Amusement Rides Int. Corp. Est; Tara Casey, vice president–waterparks, Lo-Q plc; Michael A. Turner, vice president, International Business Development, Neptune-Benson, Inc.

About IAAPA Attractions Expo 2012
IAAPA Attractions Expo 2012 is the largest conference and trade show in the world for the attractions industry. With its theme “Game On,” the show will take place in Orlando, Florida, and draw 25,000 industry professionals from 100 countries to the Orange County Convention Center from Monday, Nov. 12, through Friday, Nov. 16. The trade show floor will be open Tuesday, Nov. 13, through Friday, Nov. 16. IAAPA Attractions Expo 2012 offers a full week of business opportunities and educational experiences, and features new ideas, products, and events. Information about new offerings for 2012 will be available in the coming weeks. www.IAAPA.org/IAAPAAttractionsExpo

About IAAPA
IAAPA is the premier trade association for the attractions industry worldwide. Founded in 1918, IAAPA is the largest international trade association for permanently situated amusement facilities and attractions, and is dedicated to the preservation and prosperity of the attractions industry. The association’s global headquarters is in Alexandria, Virginia, United States and it maintains regional offices in Brussels, Mexico City, and Hong Kong. www.IAAPA.org.