IAAPAs 2016 Asian Attractions Expo Shatters Previous Record Shanghai Show Floor Will Expand To 11500 New Square Meters

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ALEXANDRIA, VA -- May 6, 2016 --Asian Attractions Expo 2016's trade show floor continues to grow at a record-breaking rate with 11,500-net-square-meters of exhibit space reserved by more than 350 companies. The strong interest by international manufacturer and supplier companies to showcase their new products and services is reflective of the growth of the attractions industry in the Asia-Pacific region and China specifically. AAE 2016 takes place 13-16 June at the Shanghai New International Exhibition Centre in China with the show floor open 14-16 June. The event is the region's premier global conference and trade show for the attractions industry and is owned and produced by the International Association of Amusement Parks and Attractions (IAAPA).

Evidence of the attractions industry's increased popularity in the region is shown by the growth of AAE since the event last took place in Shanghai in 2006. At the time, the exhibit floor spanned 2,528 net square meters with 128 exhibiting companies.

According to the IAAPA Global Theme and Amusement Park Outlook Report for 2015-2019, major park openings and rising investment will continue to drive the market over the next five years and annual attendance is expected to reach 540 million in 2019. In 2014, Asia Pacific passed North America to become the largest region in terms of attendance entertaining 390 million guests. China specifically still has one of the fastest-growing economies, compared with growth in other countries, and in 2014 theme park spending reach $3 million.

The complete IAAPA Global Theme and Amusement Park Outlook Report is available for by clicking here.

Previously, 2015's Asian Attractions Expo in Hong Kong SAR boasted the largest show floor in the event's history with 9,432 net square meters of exhibition space.

Additional details about Asian Attractions Expo 2016 trade show floor is available here, and a map of the trade show floor is available here.

ABOUT: Since 1997, Asian Attractions Expo has been the premier international event for the multibillion-dollar leisure and attractions industry in the Asia-Pacific region. Asian Attractions Expo 2016 takes place at the Shanghai New International Expo Centre, 13-16 June, and includes an 11,500-net-square-meter trade show floor, a comprehensive industry education program, networking events, and visits to some of the region's premier attractions. More than 8,000 attractions industry professionals from more than 65 countries will participate in the 2016 event. @IAAPAHQ #AAE16

ABOUT: Founded in 1918, IAAPA is the largest international trade association for permanently located amusement facilities and attractions and is dedicated to the preservation and prosperity of the attractions industry. IAAPA represents nearly 5,000 facility, supplier, and individual members from 99 countries. Member facilities include amusement and theme parks, water parks, attractions, family entertainment centers, zoos, aquariums, museums, science centers, and resorts. IAAPA is a nonprofit organization. The association's global headquarters is in Alexandria, Virginia, United States. The association maintains regional offices in Brussels, Mexico City, Hong Kong, and Orlando.