Value proposition

The Global Association for the Attractions Industry

Founded in 1918, IAAPA is a diverse and dynamic community of global attractions professionals. As the largest trade association for amusement parks and attractions, IAAPA unifies the attractions community, inspires growth, learning, and collaboration, and strives to promote the highest professional standards for excellence and safety for attractions around the world.

IAAPA members include professionals from amusement parks, theme parks, attractions, water parks, resorts, family entertainment centers, location-based entertainment, natural attractions, zoos, aquariums, resorts, cruise lines, science centers, museums, manufacturers, and suppliers.

The association's global headquarters and North America office is in Orlando, Florida, US and maintains regional offices in Brussels, Belgium; Dubai, United Arab Emirates; Hong Kong SAR, China; Shanghai, China; Singapore; and Mexico City, Mexico.


Advancing Safe Operations Globally, Attractions Industry Education, Attractions Industry Advocacy, Professional Networking, Trade Show and Conferences, Promotion of the Attractions Industry, Championing Sustainable Operations, and Attractions Industry Research and Reporting