IAAPA Expo 2022 will see operators and suppliers from across the attractions industry, including amusement and theme parks, water parks, FECs, museums and historic sites, science centres, zoos, aquariums, resorts and cruise lines, come together in Florida from 14 – 18 November 2022.
The association is expecting this year’s event to be even more popular than before. 25,000 attendees are preparing to head to Orlando, a figure 45% higher than that of last year.
As the largest sector event, 1,000 exhibiting companies will join 300 thought leaders and speakers from around the world. One hundred countries will be represented at this year’s international event. It is expected to be covered by over 175 media outlets including blooloop, the industry’s most-read news source for professionals. Further coverage will feature on the official IAAPA Connect+ app and #IAAPAExpos on social media.
“When play is your passion, fun happens,” says an IAAPA representative. “Join industry leaders, decision-makers, and visionaries at IAAPA Expo for a concentrated blast of innovation, and excitement that will inspire and advance your business.”
IAAPA Expo will mark Hal McEvoy‘s last appearance as president and CEO at the Orlando event. The association recently confirmed that Jakob Wahl will step into the role in January next year. McEvoy will provide support until his retirement in April 2023.
Educational sessions at IAAPA Expo 2022
As usual, the IAAPA Expo agenda is full of insightful educational sessions, presented by industry leaders. These are designed to help attendees grow their businesses, gain inspiration and advance their careers.
Topics include entertainment, facility operations, games and merchandise, food and beverage, financial management and information technology. Sessions will also cover human resources, marketing, safety, security and much more.
Education sessions at IAAPA Expo include EDUSessions, EDUTalks and EDUTours. There are also learning lunches and multi-day institutes and symposiums.
Monday 14 November
Highlights include a session entitled Immersive Theater in Location-Based Entertainment: The Creative Whys and the Operational Hows.
The moderator is Lacy Campbell, creative director at The Bezark Company. She will join panellists Adam Bezark, chief creative officer of The Bezark Company; Elysia Segal, producer of public programmes at the Intrepid Sea, Air & Space Museum in New York; Eric Hoff, senior creative director at Thinkwell Group; and Ameenah Kaplan, immersive experience director for Star Wars: Galactic Starcruiser at the Walt Disney Company. It takes place on Monday 14 November from 8:30 – 9:30 a.m.
Also on Monday, Moment Factory’s David Conway will join a panel discussion called Thinking Differently About Digital Experiences in Museums. This will be from 10 – 11.30. It will include insights from Matt Solari of BRC Imagination Arts, Bobbie Oakley from the Museum of Science Boston and Robert Mintz of the Asian Art Museum.
In the same timeslot, RocketRez’s CEO, John Pendergrast, will lead The Incredible Customer Journey – Following the Data Through Every Digital Touchpoint.
Later, at 2.30, Joshua Liebman of ROLLER will speak on How Your Digital Experience Impacts Your Onsite Experience. Also at 2.30, Philip Wilson, executive VP of Extreme Engineering, will join Denos Vourderis of Deno’s Wonder Wheel Amusement Park; Genevieve Norris-Brown from Seabreeze Park; Brian Knoebel of Knoebels Amusement Resort and Lauren Crosby from Holiday World and Splashin’ Safari. They will talk about Family Matters 5.0 – The Next Generation.
At 4 pm on Monday, Taylor Jeffs, chief creative officer at Legacy Entertainment, will join Jeff Whiting of Whiting’s Foods at Santa Cruz Beach Boardwalk and Bernard Campbell of Whirley Drinkworks for a discussion on the latest food and beverage trends.
Tuesday 15 November
Tuesday kicks off with an early educational session entitled New Approaches to Designing an Indoor Water Paradise. Scheduled for 8.45 am, this features insights from Emily Colombo, WhiteWater’s VP of strategic sales partnerships; Chris Grap of Mall of America, Alexei Chachkov, park designer at WhiteWater; Josh Martin, president of Martin Aquatic and Richard Coleman, CEO of American Resort Management.
At 2.30, Solving Problems as a Young Executive will be led by Mark Stepanian, president of CAVU Designwerks. He is joined by Jessi O’Daniel, general manager of Typhoon Texas Waterpark in Austin.
Also on Tuesday, the Global Sustainability Summit takes place from 2.30 to 5.15 pm. Taking part will be Iliana Rodriguez of Grupo Xcaret; Eric O’Rourke of FORREC; Mark Penning of Disney Parks, Experiences, and Products and Joshua Seymour and Neva Heaston from Royal Caribbean. They will also be joined by David Rosenberg from Monterey Bay Aquarium, IAAPA’s Jakob Wahl and Andy Fastman of Cuningham.
Retrospective: The Past, Present, and Future World of Virtual Reality takes place at 4 pm on Tuesday. Speakers include Nick Dimatteo of F9D; Hologate’s Gregg Katano; Todd Maunsell of Cinergy Entertainment and Bob Cooney.
Wednesday 16 November
On Wednesday at 10 am, Jeffrey Havlik, VP of PGAV Destinations will join Lloyd Notley, CMO of Escapology to discuss Ride Design for the Non-Rider: How to Engage Every Guest. Also at 10 am, Mel McGowan of Storyland Studios; RJ Temple of Walt Disney Imagineering; Arielle Rassel from Scenario and Logan Zawacki of Sally Dark Rides will speak during a session called When Did You Know it was Time to Go?
At 12 pm, a panel will explore the metaverse in-depth during a learning lunch: To the Metaverse and Beyond – Creating Innovative & Cross-reality Attractions. SPREE Interactive’s Jonathan Nowak Delgado and Louis Alfieri of Raven Sun Creative will join Louise Murray of Triptyq Capital, Brandon Willey from Hownd and Theron Skees of The Designer’s Creative Studio.
In the afternoon, Roman Hauer of Mack Rides will speak at Safety in Attractions: Risk Assessment Best Practices at 2.30. Meanwhile, Michael Collins, senior partner at Leisure Development Partners and Extreme Engineering’s Phil Wilson will join Suphi Aydiner of Outdoor Factory, Liseberg’s Andreas Andersen and Nick Neuman of Water Technology Inc. to discuss The Trickle Down Rut: How Investor Behavior has Impacted Attractions.
Another key 2.30 pm session on Wednesday is Recruitment Marketing: Talent Acquisition Throughout The Great Resignation. This will include insights from accesso’s Valerie Schein, Alexandra Oretsky and Holly Wareheim.
Wednesday afternoon’s highlight is the annual Legends panel, at 4 pm. This year’s session is called Legends 2022: Epcot, 40 Years in a State of Becoming. The speakers are Bob Rogers of BRC Imagination Arts, Disney’s Jodi McLaughlin, Kartika Rodriguez and Bob Weis, and Rick Rothschild of FAR Out! Creative Direction. At the same time, the IDEA (Inclusion, Diversity, Equality, and Accessibility) Roundtable features Pamela Landwirth of Give Kids the World, Clara Rice of RWS Entertainment Group, Adrea Gibbs of Meow Wolf, Steve Bell of Gateway Ticketing Systems and more.
Thursday 17 November
The Water Theme Park: Insights from the Qiddiya Development Team will be at 10 am on Thursday. Panellists include David Schaefer from Falcon’s Beyond; Don Potts of the Qiddiya Investment Company; Mike Rigby of WhiteWater and Brian Machamer, park president at Six Flags Qiddiya.
At 4 pm, Riding the New Wave of Technology in Water Parks will include contributions from Nadine St-Amant of Super Aqua Club; Brannan Holland from Pyek Group; Jim Kunau of Island H2O Water Park and Mobaro’s David Bromilow.
Special events at IAAPA Expo 2022
Ahead of IAAPA Expo, the organisation has announced the recipients of its IAAPA Service Awards. Franceen Gonzales will receive the Lifetime Service Award and Phil Wilson is the winner of the Meritorious Service Award. Ryan Stana is the winner of the Outstanding Service Award, and Young Professional of the Year is Josh Liebman.
The IAAPA Hall of Fame honours extraordinary pioneers who have assisted “the growth and betterment of the entire industry.” This year’s honorees, Xavier Lopez Ancona, Joan Ganz Cooney, Darrell Metzger and Dennis Speigel, will also be celebrated.
Charity events taking place during IAAPA Expo 2022 include the 19th Annual IAAPA International Charity Golf Tournament, the 12th Annual IAAPA Charity Motorcycle Run benefitting Give Kids The World and the 16th Annual IAAPA Footprints From the Heart 5K Run/1-Mile Walk benefitting Give Kids The World Village.
Throughout the week, there are also special receptions, guided tours of the show floor, and visits to various local attractions. Plus there is an extra special IAAPA Celebrates party on Thursday evening at Universal’s Islands of Adventure.
The opening ceremony kicks off at 8.45 on Tuesday 15 November, with the trade show opening at 10 am.
Exhibitors at IAAPA Expo 2022
Attractions.io – booth #5442
Attractions.io, a leading creator of mobile visitor apps, provides the guest experience platform behind Merlin Entertainments, San Diego Zoo and Butlins’ top-rated mobile apps. The firm will be helping attendees design their own connected guest experience at IAAPA Expo 2022.
Attendees can explore attractions.io’s virtual theme park and test the latest enhancements to the platform’s wayfinding capabilities. They can also check out the new live visitor view. This helps operators monitor guests’ on-site behaviour in real-time. The firm’s specialists will be on hand with advice for operators wanting to bring in their own connected guest experience.
Attractions.io also recently partnered with Tulley’s Shocktober Fest, currently Europe’s biggest scare park, to create a mobile app.
CEO and founder Mark Locker will be at the show along with head of guest experience solutions Jacob Thompson, head of product Peter O’Dare and marketing manager Ellen Wilkinson.
Visitors can book a consultation here.
BMI Leisure – booth # 4465
BMI Leisure, an established SaaS company in the leisure industry, will showcase its all-in-one software solution for venues.
The firm’s flexible software helps automate tasks including online booking, registrations and waiver management. This enables venues to capture relevant data that benefits marketing campaigns and automation.
Attendees can visit the brand-new booth for a free demonstration of BMI Leisure’s POS software. This is designed to expedite bookings, payments, and more. They will discover various integration options and scalable solutions for multi-venue management while using the firm’s self-serve kiosk and Jump Ringz wristbands firsthand.
BMI Leisure CEO Mark Lebouille will appear on the EDUTalk Stage on 16 November with Why Linking Marketing and Sales to your Operations Makes Sense. He will discuss best practices on how to coordinate marketing and sales strategies throughout your operations during the 15-minute session.
Lebouille will be accompanied by Marisa Garris, senior business development Manager; Steve Dekerf, US branch manager; Miguel Suarez Sales Executive; Thibaut Jacobs, business developer; Solomon Agbenyegah, technical support officer and Augustin Celier, head of growth.
Brogent Technologies Inc. – booth #4427 and #4227
Brogent Technologies Inc., a leading manufacturer of media-based attractions, will showcase its latest product updates and cutting-edge technology. The company has been collaborating with experienced LED manufacturers to make a huge improvement in flying theatre products. Attendees are welcome to discover the newest real-time controllable racing simulator with an LED dome screen and the flight simulator.
Stefan Rothaug is the company’s director of sales and marketing. He will introduce how Brogent is bringing flying theatres to the next level at the Sponsor Spotlight on 17 November from 1.10 to 1.30 pm.
In addition, the firm is sponsoring the Leadership Breakfast at IAAPA Expo 2022. Contact the sales team to book a meeting ahead of the show.
CAVU Designwerks
CAVU Designwerks, the media-based attractions specialist, will demo its new self-driving vehicle at IAAPA Expo 2022. This has been created in partnership with KUKA Robotics.
The Self Driving Vehicle (SDV) takes KUKA’s industrial platform at its base and transforms it into a safe visitor attraction. It can also interact with other cutting-edge tech such as AI, real-time gaming engines and projection mapping. By using a vehicle that has proven itself in the industrial marketplace, the two companies have created an attraction that costs a fraction of most existing autonomous vehicles.
The SDV can be themed and tailored for different audiences, from families to thrill seekers, and is ideal for immersive storytelling.
Earlier this year, CAVU also launched its internship programme with its first cohort of young professionals. Further groups are set to begin in January and May 2023.
Guests will be able to preview the Self Driving Vehicle during the trade show. To book a demo or meeting please click here.
Cloward H20 – booth #2247
Cloward H2O, an expert in aquatic design, will return to IAAPA Expo following the completion of large-scale projects around the globe.
Notable projects include the recently finished Boca Raton in Florida, a beautiful resort property renovation. The project features three large pools, two spas, a splash pad, a FlowRider, waterslides, and a lazy river. Cloward H2O provided full aquatic engineering services designing and detailing the water-containing structures, pipe networks, water treatment and feature mechanical systems, and electrical and controls.
Vietnam’s Aquatopia is now fully open after only being open for a few months before COVID-19 struck. Cloward H2O provided aquatic engineering services detailing the pipe networks, water treatment and feature mechanical systems, and electrical and controls.
Team members will include Corry Cloward, Rob Cloward, Mo Abbood, Dan Aldred, Allen Clawson, Brad Clawson, James Jackson, Tyler Rhea, Zach Robinson, Spencer Stolz and Josh Whited. Appointments with team members can be booked by email.
Connect&GO – booth #2036
Connect&GO is a leader in guest experience engineering and wearable RFID technology for events and attractions. It says that attractions can often find it difficult to admit that legacy technology is holding them back from reaching their full revenue potential.
“If you have been considering a technology break-up, here is your sign. It is time to finally break up with your outdated technology and step into the future of attractions management with Connect&GO,” says the firm.
Connect&GO’s all-in-one platform provides operators with a fully integrated platform and real-time data they can use to enhance business operations. Attendees can see how they can drive revenue, simplify operations and maximise guest engagement using the firm’s software at IAAPA Expo 2022 in Orlando. Personalised demos can be booked in advance on the Connect&GO website.
Convious
Convious, a leading eCommerce platform for the leisure industry, will be joining Mobaro, a provider of online maintenance and safety solutions at the show. Together, they will discuss why it is crucial to streamline operations with the use of digital technologies.
Operators were obliged to adapt swiftly and adopt systems that weren’t intended for experience economy enterprises due to the digital transition caused by the pandemic. The ‘Fourth Industrial Revolution’ (4IR) and the tendency toward automation and data-driven techniques to build a more complete and interconnected ecosystem are two factors that are driving this development.
In this unique educational session, Mobaro’s CTO Christian Rasmussen and COO Christoffer Borup will be accompanied by Convious’ Andy Povey, sharing insights on client cases that have experienced value in replacing legacy systems with digital platforms to help streamline operations and improve the guest experience before, during and after each visit.
They will discuss how modern technology can help to improve attraction processes. The session will also explore the benefits of consolidating data with one digital platform. This talk will help operators understand the importance of making better, data-driven decisions. It will be at S330CD on Monday 14 November at 8:30 am.
DOF Robotics – boothes #2286 & #2686
DOF Robotics, a producer of dynamic simulation platforms, has recently installed its first Digital Park: Mission Space in Europe. The firm, until recently known as DOF Robotics, will be sharing details of the project at IAAPA Expo.
Delivered within an immersive 30-40 mins space experience, the eight sections of Mission Space deliver a story where visitors become astronauts and complete their debut space mission. Combining entertainment and education, the first Mission Space experience is now open to guests at Camlica Tower in Istanbul, Turkey.
The DOF Robotics project is also a Finalist for the IAAPA Brass Ring Awards. It features in the category of Best New Product: Major/Ride Attraction, Product cost of US$2 to US$5 million.
Trade show attendees can visit booths #2286 & #2686 for further information on the Mission Space concept.
Dronisos – booth #751
Dronisos, a leading drone light show specialist, will be at IAAPA Expo to identify potential partners and collaboration opportunities in the US.
Headquartered in Bordeaux, France, Dronisos’ North American office is located in Orlando where IAAPA Expo returns this year. Since its inception over five years ago, Dronisos has performed more than 50,000 drone flights in over 25 countries globally. The firm uses its fleet of autonomous drones to create indoor and outdoor spectaculars. Clients include The Walt Disney Company.
The company provides drone entertainment at major events and theme parks around the world. Dronisos currently operates daily drone shows at theme parks around the US and Europe. Further Dronisos installations are also found in museums, circuses, musicals and cruise ships.
Dronisos shows are created using drones fabricated by French drone manufacturer Parrot and suitably modified for commercial drone production use by Dronisos.
Meetings can be booked with Dronisos head of sales Fabrice N’Kom in advance by email.
Electrosonic – booth #1365
Electrosonic, an international technology services firm, is looking forward to meeting visitors and exploring what’s next in AV.
It’s been a busy year for the firm, which recently moved into its new Orlando Headquarters. This features 34,000 square feet of office space for engineering and project management as well as production and warehousing. Additionally, the company has modernised its Burbank location. During 2022, the firm has grown its managed on-site support program, AFFINITY On-Site Managed Service. And, at the beginning of the year, it appointed Ewan Smith as president and managing director.
Recent projects that the company will showcase at IAAPA Expo 2022 include Illuminarium Atlanta, Summit ONE Vanderbilt in New York, the Social Lab at The Museum of Tolerance in LA, Skydeck Chicago at Willis Tower, The First Light Pavilion at Jodrell Bank Observatory in northwest England, the Imperial War Museum’s Second World War & Holocaust Galleries, and more.
Attendees can also schedule a Complimentary Charette Session to get ideas and inspiration moving for their next project.
Embed – booth #1331
Embed is a leading worldwide supplier of point-of-sale and revenue management systems. The firm will launch its insights data visualization dashboard, STATS, at this month’s show in a collaboration with one of the world’s largest companies.
“We are on a continuous pursuit to develop tech solutions that will propel businesses to become the FECs of the future,” says Renee Welsh, Embed CEO. “In line with this goal, we worked with the world’s most comprehensive and adopted cloud provider, Amazon Web Services, to leverage the power of cloud technology to create a software solution that will transform FECs’ operations, revenue landscape, and consumer journey.”
Research has shown that shows that staff who undertake data analytics work spend 90% of their work time on ‘nitty-gritty’ tasks. This is an issue Embed looks to rectify. The STATS dashboard provides the firm’s solution with a highly automated data visualization dashboard with flexible widgets. The dashboard will help eliminate the counterproductive data work that operators often struggle with.
Attendees can schedule a demo session in advance.
ETF Ride Systems – booth #4229
ETF Ride Systems is a leading ride designer and manufacturer. It offers a broad range of concepts, from track bound to trackless, on the ground or in water, and from elevated to suspended. All the firm’s ride concepts have the flexibility to incorporate specific customer requirements. High-quality theming is also on offer to fit experiences into the park’s backdrop or to represent specific themes.
To create a complete ride experience, customers can choose to integrate passenger ride interactivity options such as speed or directional control. For other enhancements including audiovisual, decorations and more, ETF works closely together with trusted partners in the field. All rides are designed, produced and installed under the highest quality and safety standards.
At IAAPA Expo, ETF Ride Systems will be showing some of its latest projects. This includes Volkanu (an attraction by Sally Dark Rides), its water ride Tiki Splash Roulette, the interactive Maus au Chocolat dark ride, and the unique Grotte Cosquer tour experience.
Ruud Koppens and Jos Sloesen will be available for discussions in Orlando. Meetings during IAAPA Expo can be arranged by email.
Extreme Engineering – booth #2600
Extreme Engineering is a leading adventure attractions company. It will present new suspended coaster projects, its all-new Flex-Shade system, and new tooling for its fabrication services. The manufacturer is now also taking preorders for its all-new Parkour Around system.
This summer, Extreme Engineering announced the next location for its award-winning Cloud Coaster product, in Tennessee, US. The firm’s signature suspended coaster product will open at Wilderness at the Smokies next year.
“We have so much to show and tell at IAAPA Expo 2022 in Orlando. We look forward to seeing clients in person this November,” says a representative. In attendance are chief development officer Phil Wilson, COO Rob Wyatt and VP of Business Development Kris Benken.
Falcon’s Beyond Global – booth #2290
Falcon’s Beyond Global, a fully–integrated development enterprise for IP-driven parks, resorts, media and merchandise will showcase world-class ride systems. In future, these will be in use at Katmandu Park | Punta Cana. This includes a versatile two-passenger trackless dark ride vehicle.
Visitors can meet with Daryl White, VP of global licensing and business development. They can also meet Jason Ambler, president of digital media; and James Moore, creative director. Appointments with the Falcon’s team can be made directly through their scheduling system here. Falcon’s Beyond Global also recently announced a new loyalty and online gaming platform, BeyondME.
Outside of the booth, Falcon’s will also be hosting a happy hour. Plus, it will be offering recruiting meetings during the show.
Falcon’s will also have a speaking presence at the event. Chief development officer David Schaefer will be the moderator for “The Water Theme Park: Insights from the Qiddiya Development Team”. This takes place on Thursday 17 November at 10 am. Additionally, Falcon’s technical director Joesph Shaefer will be giving an EDU Talk, Small Footprint, Big Impact: Designing Innovative Experiences in Existing Spaces. This will take place on Wednesday 16 November at 4:10 pm.
Gantner Ticketing – booth #4642
Gantner Ticketing, a provider of software for museums, zoos, cultural heritage and visitor attractions, helps operators improve their ticketing and booking operations. Its solutions also enhance the visitor experience before, during, and after events.
The technology firm’s ticketing system software unifies ticketing, booking, POS, cashless payment and access control in a single end-to-end technology platform solution.
“We offer both dedicated client-server systems and cloud-server solutions,” says the firm. “Used by large visitor attractions, zoos, water parks, amusement parks and leading museums, Gantner’s ticketing and booking provides an innovative all-in-one solution with our comprehensive software, hardware and domain expertise.”
Last month, Gantner Ticketing revealed that it has provided a complete solution for the Tabloo visitor centre in Dessel, Belgium. This helped to streamline and enhance the attraction’s ticketing processes.
Edwin Hemkes, Matthijs de Gruijter, Stefan Peeters and Robbert Vermazen will represent Gantner Ticketing at IAAPA Expo 2022.
Gateway Ticketing Systems – booth #4847
Gateway Ticketing Systems, a leading provider of admission control systems, will return to the amusement industry’s leading tradeshow for the twenty-ninth time.
Visitors can reserve a free, timed ticket to experience the ‘Guest Journey’ with a member of the exhibitor’s team by stopping by Gateway’s booth and monitoring their own guest account in real-time. The Gateway Galaxy Ticketing and Guest Experience solution tracks each transactional touchpoint. This gives a 360-degree view of the customer which can then be used to customise their experience. Attendees can register for the experience in advance.
On 16 November at noon, Gateway will provide a 20-minute lecture at the new EDUTalk Stage (Booth #485). At the presentation, 10 Successful Factors in Choosing the Right Ticketing System for Your Attraction, business solutions architect Chad Wallace will offer priceless advice that will speed up and improve the evaluation process.
Steve Bell, business solutions architect for Gateway Ticketing Systems, will participate on a panel at the IDEA (Inclusion, Diversity, Equality, and Accessibility) Roundtable at 4 pm the same day in Room S230CDE.
Greenspan Projects Ltd – booth #1057
Greenspan Projects Ltd. is a creative design and build specialist for the visitor attraction industry. At IAAPA Expo 2022, it will be showcasing its latest bespoke-built tech-infused gamified golf solution as it expands further into the competitive socialising market. This will provide a truly immersive experience as guests can encounter the game-changing technology that will take the social entertainment aspect of golf to the next level.
Recently, the company completed a project for Zip World resulting in the world’s first-ever adventure golf in a cave. It has also worked on multiple Boom Battle Bar venues across the UK. In addition, the company has launched its work on various competitive socialising venues in the US with Drive Shack’s Puttery. It will be announcing an exclusive new US partnership at the show.
Aside from adventure golf, the company has also been working on multiple high ropes and zip line projects within Canada, the US, the Mediterranean and the Middle East.
Attendees can meet the Greenspan team to find out more. Attending the show will be Rod Morton, managing director; Brook Tuffin, sales director; Charlie Edwards, commercial director; Jesse Long, international business development manager; Andriani Vladimirou, business development manager Europe, John Whitehead, project consultant and Gaius Holmes, project manager. To book a meeting, please email.
Inowize – booth #3473
Inowize is a creative company delivering interactive experiences. It manufactures attractions, games, and experiences designed to lift guests’ spirits, get pulses racing and make customers smile.
The tech leisure firm will be demonstrating two unique attractions. These are QBIX, its unattended ‘Portal of Fun’, and the Arkadia 6 Player VR Arena.
Making its official debut at the event, multiplayer attraction QBIX offers guests a completely interactive experience through engaging gameplay. This all happens in the space of a 13 x 13-foot cube. Attendant-free, QBIX lets guests select and start their games with a card swipe thanks to its integrated self-service kiosk. A motion floor and air blasts enhance the experience. Plus, players don’t need any additional accessories such as straps, wires, or VR Headsets.
Arkadia is the only 6-Player VR Arena on the market where two groups can play VR simultaneously. Inowize will launch its new Multiplayer Escape VR Horror Game for the system at IAAPA Expo.
Demos should be booked in advance as spaces are limited, via the Inowize website.
Intamin – booth #5119
Intamin is a creator of record-breaking amusement rides. At IAAPA Expo 2022, it will announce a partnership of three new rides with SeaWorld Parks and Entertainment for the 2023 season. Amongst these rides are DarKoaster at Busch Gardens Williamsburg, and Catapult Falls, a Flume Coaster at SeaWorld San Antonio. The companies will also show a ride car for the soon-to-be-announced coaster at SeaWorld San Diego.
Intamin’s LSM is one of the strongest launch systems on the market. Now, it is going vertical, with an innovative anti-rollback system and a state-of-the-art system designed for rapid accelerations, customisable to the preferences and site requirements of operators. The news follows Intamin’s successful installation of The Storm Coaster in Dubai. This reaches speeds of up to 77 kilometres per hour.
Last month, Intamin unveiled its latest media-based attraction design, Motion Tower. Offering unique sensations in a flying theatre-type ride, the concept offers guests an immersive experience with an uninterrupted view of the screen. Intamin plans to unveil an additional new ride system at IAAPA Expo 2022.
Katapult – booth #1061
Katapult, the international guest experience design agency, will be in attendance at IAAPA Expo Orlando 2022. The firm will be represented by co-founders Dawn Foote and Phil Higgins. Also present will be Unreal designer Daniel Childs, creative director Andy Sinclair-Harris, and project producer Alex Tyrrell.
This follows a successful visit to IAAPA Expo Europe earlier this year. In London, the company showcased strategy and insights, live experiences, master planning, concept and design services, and executive production services. The team has said it will be announcing special project updates during the event in Orlando.
The firm also recently revealed the results of its recent survey exploring the key challenges for IP-themed attractions.
To arrange a meeting ahead of the show, attendees can contact the team by email.
Kraftwerk Living Technologies
Kraftwerk Living Technologies, a leading-edge AV systems integrator, is a sponsor of IAAPA Expo 2022. Members of the team will be present at the show, although it does not have a booth this year. KLT is working with clients and designers around the globe on a range of new projects for 2023 and 2024. These range from dark rides and complete media-based attractions & theatres to flying theatres and media-based exhibitions.
This year, it has a number of clients planning unique attractions around its award-winning Hybrid Dome Theater. It has also announced that one of its key projects, the award-winning Kingdom of Saudi Arabian Pavilion, created for Expo 2020 Dubai, is now open again as part of Expo City Dubai.
To make an appointment with any members of the team, attendees can email Kevin Murphy, senior VP of sales & business development.
Leisure Development Partners – booth #2056
Leisure Development Partners (LDP) is a leading economics and strategy consultant. The firm is looking forward to welcoming friends and clients to its booth for a chat or a more formal meeting to discuss how the firm can help move projects forward.
Partners from LDP’s locations in the UK and the Americas will be available to discuss any queries operators may have about leisure economics. The company specialises in feasibility, improvement strategy, and assisting developers and attraction operators to maximise their profits.
LDP is an industry leader in leisure economics. It helps attractions that are starting with a concept or are prepared to advance to the feasibility stage to realise their new projects. Additionally, LDP can assess the operations and performance at current attractions and help to develop an optimization strategy to enhance visitation, length of stay, expenditure, and ROI.
Attendees can contact Frea Nunn prior to the event to arrange a meeting with one of LDP’s partners by email.
Martin Aquatic Design & Engineering – Booth #1840
Martin Aquatic Design & Engineering, a world-class aquatic firm, will be inside the Water Park Pavilion at Booth 1840. Here, the team will be showcasing some of the aquatic design firm’s latest projects. Those include Island Waterpark at Showboat Hotel Atlantic City, Orlando World Center Marriott River Falls Waterpark, Jungle Island Waterpark, and Royal Caribbean’s Icon of the Seas.
Earlier this year, the firm’s poolscape work at the Ritz-Carlton Golf Resort of Naples in Florida received a 2022 Dream Designs Award.
Martin Aquatic will demonstrate the potential of the company’s latest technology for engineering multi-acre swimming environments, Blue Mar Basins. Visitors to the booth can view a scale model of a site plan. They can also learn more about how the Blue Mar Basins system ensures pristine water quality for swimming, water sports, and even surfing.
With its headquarters in Orlando, many of Martin Aquatic’s team members will be at the booth during the show. Any guests who would like to speak about a specific project can make a meeting appointment here.
Martin Aquatic’s president & creative director, Josh Martin, will also be presenting an education session with a panel of speakers (see above).
Studio Create
Studio Create, a leading design firm for the visitor attractions industry, will also be attending IAAPA Expo 2022. The company recently completed a major project at Madame Tussauds New York, bringing cult horror icons to life for a new exhibition.
For the first time ever, major film properties are brought to life under one roof with the Warner Bros. Icons of Horror experience. These include Annabelle and The Nun from The Conjuring Universe, Regan MacNeil from The Exorcist, and Pennywise from IT.
The firm also worked on bringing back the classic Chamber of Horrors to Madame Tussauds London. Completely revamped and enhanced, the new experience features real-life murderers and villains such as the infamous Jack the Ripper.
Studio Create will be at next week’s IAAPA Expo for meetings with current and prospective clients. Meetings can be arranged by email.
Mobaro – booth #3826
Mobaro is a provider of online maintenance and safety solutions. It will be at IAAPA Expo as one of the leading choices for taking better care of attraction safety, maintenance, and operations.
Over 150 visitor attractions currently use the firm’s advanced CMMS and ride operations management system. This was built in collaboration with safety specialists, experienced software developers, and amusement park representatives. The result is a bespoke system that facilitates the intrinsic workflows of the industry. It is used by iconic clients such as Baha Mar, Efteling, Hershey Park, Motiongate Dubai, San Diego Zoo and Seaworld.
“We observe that Mobaro has helped increase operational efficiency, increase safety and reliability, and also has saved an estimated 100,000 sheets of paper a year,” says Ryan Pacheco, senior manager of rides and attractions at Motiongate Dubai. “Parks looking to go digital should look no further and connect with Mobaro as your one-stop-shop service provider.”
The Mobaro solution helps management to ensure quality and transparency in key business areas. This includes ride maintenance, safety and operations, H&S, F&B, retail, facility management, and water quality management.
nWave Pictures – booth #862
nWave Pictures, a multinational producer and distributor of immersive 3D/4D content, will be showcasing the newest additions to its film catalogue at IAAPA Expo.
Attendees will discover the newest action-packed 4D/3D attraction movie, Meg and the Lost Scepter. This a sequel to the company’s feature film Chickenhare and the Hamster of Darkness. Fans of the previous film fell in love with martial arts enthusiast skunk Meg as she set out on a journey to find the ‘Scepter of the Hamster of Darkness’ with Chickenhare and Abe.
“We are thrilled to share this trio’s expedition in this format,” says marketing and communication coordinator Alexandre Milazzo. “Working on the feature film they first appeared in was so much fun, and to follow their journey in an action-packed attraction is just thrilling.”
Additionally, Wanted Alive 4D, which is being promoted by nWave and Redstar Studio, will also be highlighted at the booth. During the short film, guests join Lori, a smart and savvy young woman, who is followed by the veteran sheriff Marshal on a quest to transport her goods to the closest city, taking viewers on an adventure through the Far West. They will encounter three evil brothers who are all wanted alive on the perilous journey.
“IAAPA Orlando is a must in our conventions calendar,” adds Milazzo. “There is a special kind of energy that exudes from every booth! It really reminds you of how great this industry. We are proud to contribute to it by investing our time and resources in the production of timeless film content that entertains families across the globe.”
OE Experiences
OE Experiences‘ Lewis Frazer is speaking at the IAAPA Institute for Attraction Managers. This takes place on Monday 14 November from 1 pm to 4:30 pm. The IAAPA Institute for Attractions Managers is the attractions industry’s premier professional development programme. It is for leaders with five or fewer years of experience in attraction management.
The intensive programme features a blend of classroom instruction led by industry experts, case study examinations, and small group presentations. Participants gain a solid understanding of the key disciplines and processes required to manage a successful attraction.
Frazer is a founding partner & the CFO of OE Experiences, a financial consulting and business management firm that specialises in the experience economy. He is an experienced, multi-disciplinary executive with a background in accounting, motion picture theatres, IT, construction and real estate development.
Earlier this year, blooloop spoke to OE Experiences about the development of The 407: Gateway to Adventure. This is a 200-acre entertainment, dining and shopping destination in Tennessee. It is currently under development by Kituwah LLC, the business subsidiary of the Eastern Band of Cherokee Indians (EBCI). Iconic theme park brand Puy du Fou will operate one of the site’s anchor attractions.
OpenAire – booth #2644
OpenAire, a leading designer and manufacturer of retractable roofs and skylights, helps to enhance water parks, preserving their long-term investment.
Using aluminium, OpenAire’s retractable roof buildings and skylights can transform the construction of water parks. The firm’s low maintenance systems are unable to corrode, with its operable roof and walls saving operators both energy and money. OpenAire reports that some of its clients have saved up to 30% yearly on their energy bills.
Founded in 1989, OpenAire has completed almost 1,200 projects. It works through each stage of the project, from concept design to manufacturing, installation and handover. Notable recent projects include Island Waterpark at Showboat, Resorts Casino Rooftop Pool and The Yard at Bally’s. These are all located in Atlantic City, New Jersey. It has also worked on Tropic Falls at OWA, Foley, Alabama, US.
“We collaborate with architects and contractors, and are there long after everyone else is gone,” says director of design and business development Nancy Patterson. “Let us help reduce the cost and burden of owning and operating an indoor waterpark with our commitment to bid pricing upfront and our warranty that spans anywhere from a minimum of 5 to 20 years after opening.”
Meetings should be booked with Patterson, as well as Dave Bolwerk, Mark Albertine or Wael Atassi by email.
P&P Projects
P&P Projects is a provider of turnkey design-build services for themed entertainment & leisure experiences. The firm has seen a number of developments this year. Following various prestigious project deliveries, such as Jurassic World Adventure at the brand-new Universal Beijing Resort, the P&P Projects team has moved full-steam throughout 2022.
Recent months have seen the completion of multiple new projects for trusted partners. For example, Europa-Park, London’s Science Museum and Babylon Park London. Furthermore, the P&P Projects team has delivered various projects for both the Disney Cruise Line and the Disney Parks. The team has been bringing to life world-renowned IPs, as well as creating new storylines, for the design and production of unique experiences.
The P&P team continues this process with clients such as Warner Bros. in Europe and market leaders in the US. This is combined with the turnkey development of a completely new themed entertainment concept – done in collaboration with Grupo Vidanta, Latin America’s leading resort developer.
In addition, with the opening of an additional location in the Netherlands, P&P Projects has further expanded its departments, growing its design and production teams. The team is looking forward to sharing more information with attendees at IAAPA Expo 2022. To book a meeting at the show, please use this link.
Powersoft – booth #465
Powersoft, the Italian amplifier specialist, has confirmed its debut at IAAPA Expo this year. The Powersoft team will be showcasing its most recent technologies, including Mover. This is a low-frequency direct drive/tactile transducer that mimics the body’s ability to perceive low-end frequencies by using bone conduction.
Mover is a precise, robust, and efficient technology. It provides vibration for visitor attractions, such as rides, exhibits, science centres, and other immersive experiences, to give them a new dimension. It can be utilised to transmit audible and inaudible frequencies to the human body in moving floors, chairs, and rides.
This technology is already being used to its fullest extent at Illuminarium locations in Atlanta and Las Vegas. The multi-award-nominated 162-Mover installation is enabling thousands of visitors to feel the earth-shattering tremor of an elephant’s stomp or the low-end rumble of a space rocket launch.
In addition, Mover is at the heart of the iconic Our House nightclub and museum in Amsterdam. Here, a haptic infrasound floor system enables visitors to “feel” the music being played all around them.
Red Raion – booth #654
Red Raion, the CGI studio specialized in media-based attractions, has confirmed it will be hosting a booth at this year’s IAAPA Expo. Since it was founded in 2015, Red Raion has produced custom content for experiences all over the world with clients including Loveland Living Planet Aquarium, Vinpearl Land, and Carnival Cruises. The firm has been also rapidly expanding its library of licenced CGI titles that are currently shown in theme parks, FECs and other attractions around the world.
Red Raion business development director Valeria Rizzo says: “This year’s IAAPA Expo in Orlando will be a big opportunity for the Attractions Industry in the US to discover what it means to work with the CGI studio specialized in media-based attractions.
“It seems just right that we will be at this event with a CGI custom project that we created for an American client, which we will soon announce! We will also show the exclusive demo of our new CGI movie for licensing, Around the World in 80 Days – Journey of Wonders, which we are producing in different versions according to the formats”.
Attendees can discover previews of new projects by scheduling a meeting slot in advance.
Roto – booth #669
Roto, a leading planning & design-build firm, will be exhibiting at IAAPA Expo 2022 in a joint booth with the Brilliant Creative Fabrication team.
The latter firm was acquired by Roto Group in early 2022. It has since benefitted from Roto’s global reach, design capacity, and media and AV capabilities. Brilliant Fabrication continues to grow as a wholly independent fabrication shop. It is ideally located to serve the amusement and theme park industry from the heart of Orlando.
Following the retirement of industry icon Leo English, and the appointment of new CEO Allen Boerger, Brilliant has also welcomed new talents in key leadership positions. This will be critical in the company’s continued pursuit of quality, depth, and flexibility.
Industry professionals can join Roto and Brilliant’s booth cocktail reception on Tuesday 15 November from 4 – 6 pm.
Rovio
Rovio Entertainment Corporation, a Finnish mobile-first gaming company and creator of the Angry Birds brand, will be in attendance.
The brand has successfully expanded from games to numerous entertainment formats through brand licencing, including animation, consumer products, and location-based entertainment. It was born from one of the most popular mobile games in the world.
Currently, the brand may be experienced in a variety of ways, from cutting-edge golf experiences to fully themed activity parks all over the world. Together with its worldwide licencing agency, IMG, Rovio has been concentrating on expanding its LBE portfolio over the past few years.
The firm’s most recent agreements include an immersive gaming venue, a touring stage play, and a café retail experience. The business is continuously looking for partnerships with designers in the industry and operators.
RWS Entertainment Group
RWS Entertainment Group (RWS), a creator of award-winning custom entertainment, has been selected by IAAPA to provide full creative and production services for its annual international conference and trade show in Orlando for the second year in a row.
“We are thrilled to be partnering with IAAPA yet again to produce the global attractions industry’s premier event,” said Ryan Stana, founder and CEO of RWS. “From serving on committees to sharing best practices to developing engaging education sessions, RWS Entertainment Group has enjoyed its ongoing partnership with IAAPA and its members. We look forward to again providing world-class production services for this year’s Expo as we celebrate an unprecedented year of growth.”
All of the events held in the IAAPA Theater, including the Opening Ceremony, Leadership Breakfast, and Brass Ring Awards, will be supported by RWS in terms of stage design and construction, media, graphic and video elements, scripting, music, entertainment, technical, lighting, and AV services. batwin + robin productions will be providing video design and production for the IAAPA Theater events.
RWS has acquired Cincinnati-based JRA and UK-based The Entertainment Department (ted) this year. This expands the company’s international expertise and capabilities to captivate audiences at events such as IAAPA Expo and broaden its reach to markets across the globe.
Sacoa – booth #1603
Sacoa, a leading supplier of revenue management systems for the amusement and leisure industries, has over 2,200 installations in 70 countries. The firm offers customised applications to help manage and control all aspects of an entertainment facility, utilising money-making features that are impossible to achieve by traditional means or with other cashless systems.
The company has a wide range of products including solutions that allow cash and card payments, such as Sacoa’s POS, Mobile POS and Kiosk k4 self-service terminal, as well as online payments made through Sacoa’s Online Platforms such as Sacoa App and the Online Sales, CRM, and Online Party & Event Booking modules.
Sacoa will be exhibiting these products, solutions and new releases. Its team of tech experts will be on hand to advise on the latest technologies that are making an impact in leisure.
Sally Dark Rides – booth #2267
Sally Dark Rides, a leading creator of immersive attractions, will be debuting a brand new project at the show and will have a charming set on display with a spell-binding animatronic.
The themed entertainment specialist will also be displaying an elaborate ride model of its award-winning Sesame Street: Street Mission attraction at PortAventura World. Sally Dark Rides will also be home to an Interactive Blaster display, showcasing devices that have been used in attractions around the world.
IAAPA Expo 2022 will also coincide with the firm’s 45th year in business. To celebrate, the booth will also be home to a timeline celebrating key company milestones. Visitors to the booth can also find out about other notable projects such as the award-winning Volkanu – Quest for the Golden Idol.
Scruffy Dog Creative Group – booth #265
Scruffy Dog Creative Group (SDCG), a leading creative design company, will be at IAAPA Expo 2022 to discuss their latest projects. Attendees can find out about the UK-based company’s services, ranging from experience design to creative builds.
Since the group’s last appearance at IAAPA Expo in 2017, it has expanded its extensive
portfolio with projects across the globe. Major clients include Walt Disney Imagineering, Universal Creative, NEOM, Qiddiya, Adidas and the NFL.
“We are here to help transform your ideas into reality. Whether your project is a theme park, water park, resort, attraction, or museum, our team have the knowledge and know-how to deliver results,” says a company representative.
In September 2022, the firm announced it will lead the development of entertainment offerings for ‘The New Downtown of Istanbul’. The largest shipyard in Turkey, Tersane’s heritage dates back seven centuries. It will undergo a major transformation by the firm in partnership with FTG Development and The Rixos Group.
Attendees can pre-book meetings at the Scruffy Dog booth by email.
Sega Amusements International – booth #1010
Sega Amusements International is a leading provider of innovative and immersive amusements. It will debut its new Drone Racing Genesis concept at the show.
With fun and easy-to-grasp gameplay, Drone Racing Genesis is designed with both casual and core players in mind. Players can compete in championship mode or enjoy a quick race while challenging up to four friends in linked gameplay. The games feature a race to the finish line, with checkpoints and power-up points along the way. For ultimate control, players use the classic arcade game joystick controller.
For extra repeatability, there are four race locations to choose from. These include tropical ocean resorts, snow-covered mountains, volcanic caves, and cityscapes. There’s also a selection of five drones, each with unique characteristics and sponsorship liveries. The bright and colourful cabinet features a reclined seat that puts gamers right in the centre of the racing action.
Sega Amusements International recently announced that its parts and services division, Sega Total Solutions (STS), has entered into a distribution agreement for the EMEA region with Sacoa Cashless System.
Severn Lamb – booth #5319
Severn Lamb, a leader in the manufacture of leisure and amusement transport, is inviting attendees to meet its regional team. Sales representatives Newton Montano and Chris Freed will be at IAAPA Expo 2022 in Orlando, Florida.
In the run-up to this year’s show, Severn Lamb has announced its latest brand, Trams International. This follows an asset acquisition from Trams International, a US and international supplier of trams for the past 35 years. Trams International SL, a Severn Lamb brand, will be based out of Nevada, headed by Montano. He brings with him over 30 years of experience in the mobility market in North, Central, and South America.
Trams International will re-launch its previous fleet of high-passenger capacity trams. This includes the popular 6000 series. It will also introduce all-new electric drive trains across the entire fleet. Severn Lamb and Trams International will offer IAAPA visitors the unique opportunity to discuss both park trains and road trams from a single visit to booth 5319.
Attendees can pre-arrange an initial meeting or catch up at the show by email for Severn Lamb and Trams International respectively.
Smeetz – booth #4547
Smeetz is a provider of smart all-in-one ticketing software for leisure and cultural attractions. The team is preparing to meet the industry again at IAAPA Expo 2022.
Over the past five years, Smeetz has become one of the top unified commerce providers for European attractions. This year, it has added new offices across Europe, expanding its team and offering with the assistance of a successful Series A funding round.
The next step for Smeetz will be to reach its first US clients in line with the company’s expansion objectives. The team is happy to be exhibiting at IAAPA Expo 2022, following its successful presence at IAAPA Expo Europe. The company will be showcasing its latest ticketing manager solutions to IAAPA members from the US and other territories.
Solomon Group
Solomon Group, an award-winning leader in exhibit fabrication, AV systems integration and live event production, will also be joining the action at this year’s IAAPA Expo.
The Orlando and New Orleans-based firm has worked on some of the US’s most significant cultural experiences, broadcasts, and events since it was established 15 years ago.
Specialising in immersive and interactive visitor experiences, its established portfolio of projects for themed environments and live events is made possible by Solomon Group’s passionate team of fabricators, technologists, designers, and project managers.
More than a year after beginning a successful expansion of its business in Orlando, Solomon Group has added an impressive roster of new talent with experience at Disney, Universal and Merlin Entertainment, as well as a series of high-profile projects that will go on the market in the coming year such as the National World War II Museum Expressions of America Sound and Light Show this month and Muhammad Ali Experience in Los Angeles in Spring 2023.
Attendees can book meetings with newly-appointed business development manager Dana Worthington in advance.
SPREE Interactive – booth #3889
SPREE Interactive, a leading provider of active free-roam VR experiences, will be launched a new seasonal expansion to its family-friendly game pack ahead of the festive holidays.
Christmas Crunch is a team-based, family activity that will join SPREE Arena’s expanding collection of games as part of the firm’s ongoing mission to add two new games each year. The game package which includes Christmas Crunch will make its debut on 15 November 2022 alongside IAAPA Expo.
Up to ten players at a time can participate in SPREE Arena games which includes squashing insects on a cheese planet, having a galactic food war, and now, decorating Christmas trees as Santa’s Elves. As consumer engagement levels begin to rise towards the Christmas season, the SPREE Arena’s leaderboards, expanding library, and seasonal releases are all designed to encourage repeat play.
Attendees can experience Christmas Crunch at #booth 3889 by booking a VIP Demo through SPREE Interactive’s website.
Storyland Studios
Storyland Studios, the three-dimensional storytelling firm, will be showing off its broad range of capabilities, along with a thrilling portfolio of exhilarating and imaginative themed entertainment and attraction projects.
With an experienced, passionate creative team and a rich, twenty-year heritage working alongside some of the world’s most beloved IPs, Storyland imagines, designs, and creates immersive experiences and environments that lift the Spirit. The full-service firm was recently tapped to design the first-ever Ubisoft Entertainment Center at France’s Studios Occitanie, in addition to master planning the world’s first Sports Illustrated resorts.
Storyland is helping design and master plan theme parks, resorts, and visitor attractions across five continents. Some of its most notable work includes concepts, designs, and themed environments for The Wizarding World of Harry Potter at Universal Studios, The Walt Disney Company, LEGO, and Trillith Studios.
On Thursday 18 November, Storyland will host a special press event featuring Kebulania, the film city it is designing in Lagos, Nigeria, in partnership with Del-York. Planned as a hub for Nigeria’s burgeoning film industry, Nollywood, Kebulania will enable exceptional growth and opportunities for filmmakers and industry professionals in the region and include a movie-themed park. Storyland’s chief innovation officer, Matt Ferguson, and representatives from Del-York will be presenting.
Set against the backdrop of a tropical getaway, Storyland’s booth will welcome visitors to a cosy beach campsite, fully equipped with an Airstream and a fire pit. Visitors who stop by will have the opportunity to register to win a free VIP tour of Walt Disney World’s four parks. Registration will be open on Tuesday and Wednesday during the event.
Attendees can request an appointment with Storyland Studios in advance.
Themics Philippines Inc. – booth #2278
Themics Philippines Inc. is a multi-utility company for standard and IP items, themed attractions, and animatronics. Its experienced team provides top-quality products for projects all across the globe, from single items to the theming of a whole theme park.
Attendees at IAAPA Expo 2022 will be able to see several customised fibreglass sculptures at the company’s booth. These will be on show alongside a photo opportunity, which transports the tradeshow visitor back to Ancient Greece. The team will also offer exclusive insight into both past and ongoing projects. For instance, the complete theming of a new FEC in Qatar and a newly-developed theme park in the Philippines.
The CEO and business development team are looking forward to welcoming visitors to booth #2278. To book an appointment in advance, please email.
Triotech – booth #5424 and booth #5818
Triotech, an award-winning creator of media-based attractions, will have its largest presence ever at IAAPA Expo 2022. The team will showcase five types of attractions and will be making key announcements. On Tuesday 15 November at 10.28 am, Triotech will reveal a new product for arcades and FECs. The same day, in a joint press conference with Lotte World at 11.35 am, it will announce a new custom attraction featuring a popular worldwide IP.
Visitors to the team’s booths can see the award-winning interactive Hyper Ride. This brings the firm’s motion technology together with a high-speed moving platform. In addition, the company is launching new movies for the Storm VR simulator and XD Dark Ride interactive theatre. Expo attendees can also discover these for themselves during the trade show.
Triotech has installed several new projects recently including the 8th NINJAGO The Ride for Legoland Resorts Korea. It has also worked on Hive Break, a double pathway walkthrough attraction for the OCT Group in China. The first interactive dark ride in Vietnam, Dragon Spell, was created by Triotech at Vinpearl Phu Quoc. At IAAPA Expo Europe 2022, the firm revealed its involvement in Puy du Fou Asia’s new SAGA experience in Shanghai.
To book a meeting in advance, please click here.
Valo Motion – booth #4879
Valo Motion is a pioneer in combining interactive technology with physical activities. Now, the firm is launching its 6-person mixed reality gaming system. This combines whole-body movement and mixed reality to create a social, fun, and healthy experience for American amusement parks and FECs.
The firm has recently announced the first two ValoArena installations in the US. The new unattended 6-player mixed reality playground is now at RPM Raceway in New Jersey. Plus, it is also at Air Madness trampoline park in South Dakota.
“We are excited to launch ValoArena in the US as a fresh alternative to passive play in out-of-home amusement locations,” says Dr Raine Kajastila, the CEO of Valo Motion. “ValoArena is much more than just a revolutionary concept, it’s an evolutionary step forward. We have taken the best from our ValoClimb and ValoJump attractions and built a truly social group gaming experience, where active fun and laughs can be shared with groups and families.”
Valo Motion will host in-person demonstrations of ValoArena at IAAPA Expo. ValoArena was preceded by ValoClimb and ValoJump. These mixed-reality gaming systems turn climbing walls and trampolines into interactive, social gaming experiences. They are in more than 1,000 amusement venues, from activity and trampoline parks to FECs and resorts. Valo Motion’s systems are in over 60 countries, including 30 locations in America.
WhiteWater – various booths
WhiteWater, a leading waterpark manufacturer, is inviting attendees to explore one of the biggest portfolios in the water attractions industry. Whether it is water parks (Booth #2240), water rides (#2245), artificial surf (FlowRider & Endless Surf at #2236), or venue management software (Vantage at #2243) of interest, the global company helps attractions to make their visions to come to life.
At IAAPA Expo, WhiteWater will be introducing six new products. This includes the three new water slides of Blasterango Battle, Boomerango Squeeze, and Walhalla. The manufacturer is also launching AquaFortress, a customisable all-in-one aquatic play structure.
FlowRider will be presenting FlowSurf, a new deep-water surf experience. Meanwhile, a sixth new product will be unveiled at the show. This is described as ‘an extraordinary innovation, years in the making’.
Attendees can speak to the team about how they can achieve top performance from their investment. WhiteWater will also provide an interactive demo which illustrates what the personalized guest experience could look like for managers’ parks. Meetings can be booked in advance on the WhiteWater website.
Sponsors of IAAPA Expo 2022
Platinum-level sponsors include accesso, Brogent, CAVU Designwerks, DOF Robotics, Gateway Ticketing Systems, Miral, ROLLER, RWS Entertainment Group and Simtec Systems.
Gold-level sponsors include batwin + robin productions, Hologate, Kraftwerk Living Technologies, Polin Waterparks, SPREE Interactive, TAIT, Thinkwell Group and Vekoma.
Other sponsors include JRA – Part of RWS Entertainment Group, ProSlide Technology, QubicaAMF, SACOA, Semnox, and ted (the experience department).
Other IAAPA Expos for the calendar
In 2023, IAAPA Expo Asia will be at Marina Bay Sands in Singapore from 13 to 16 June. Then, IAAPA Expo Europe will travel to Vienna, Austria. This will be at the Messe Wien Exhibition & Congress Center from 25 to 28 September 2023.
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