IAAPA Expo Asia 2024: what not to miss (2024)

IAAPA Expo Asia is the region’s largest expofor leisure and attractions industry professionals. This year, after asuccessful 2023 showin Singapore, it will take place for the first time in Bangkok, Thailand. IAAPA Expo Asia 2024 will be held at the Queen Sirikit National Convention Center in Bangkok, with the conference running from 27 to 30 May. The 7,800 sqm trade show floor, packed with global manufacturers and suppliers, opens from 28 to 30 May.

Attendees from over 50 countries will again meet to network and share ideas. On the extensive show floor, they can also check out the latest industry developments and innovations.

The theme of IAAPA Expo Asia 2024 is “Shape Your Evolution at IAAPA Expo Asia: Evolve your business into a leading market player.” We look at some of the key education sessions, events, and exhibitors ahead of this year’s event.

Speaking previously about the benefits of attending this year’s event,Jack Chan, executive director and vice president of the IAAPA Asia-Pacific region (APAC), said:

“This year, we see continued growth and expansion for the Expo Asia show floor featuring many new exciting and innovative products from our exhibitors.

“The IAAPA team, in collaboration with our committees and volunteers, has prepared a terrific panel of speakers for Expo Asia. This includesGreg Yong, group CEO of Coast Entertainment in Australia, as our leadership breakfast speaker. Coast Entertainment is one of Australia’s most successful owners and operators of premium leisure assets, including the Dreamworld, WhiteWater World, and SkyPoint theme parks. You’ll learn how Coast Entertainment has built its leisure experiences and established itself as an iconic provider of entertainment in the region.

“I cannot wait to share with you what we have in store.”

EDUSessions and more at IAAPA Expo Asia 2024

Before the conference begins on Monday 27 May, a few ticketed events will take place over the weekend. One is the IAAPA Institute for Attractions Professionals. This is the global attractions industry’s premier professional development program for individuals with five or fewer years of experience working in attractions.

Participants will gain a global attractions perspective and learn more about all areas of operation. They can also share best practices across member types.

Those who arrive early in Bangkok can also enjoy a ticketed EDUTour on Sunday 26 May. The event will take place at the Grande Centre Point Space Pattaya, Nongnooch Garden, and Ramayana Water Park.

On Monday, the agenda of fascinating EDUSessions begins with Building a Winning Team: Unveiling Effective Recruitment, Retention, and Training Strategies in the Attractions Industry. The speakers will be Shaun McKeogh, the Attractions Academy; Sarah Hu, Shanghai Disney Resort; Kate Wholohan, The Entertainment and Education Group/Timezone Group International; and Ken Sakpisit, BEAT Active.

This will be followed by Sustainable Success: Effective Maintenance Planning and Asset Management. Attendees can hear from Rhys Wachter of DRA Safety and Suresh V. Kumaran from Gamuda Land Leisure. Monday’s agenda concludes with Diversifying Income Streams for Long-Term Attraction Success, featuring Steve Wood, HB Leisure; Darren McLean, Pico Global Services; Anna Mamon-Aban, Enchanted Kingdom; and Andy Kindfuller, PhD, VENU+.

IAAPA Expo 2024 opens!

On Tuesday morning, the IAAPA Expo Asia 2024 opening ceremony will celebrate the power of experiences to bring people together and showcase what’s new in the region. It concludes at 10 a.m., after which the show floor will officially open for business.

The day’s EDUSessions start strong with Beyond Expectations: Crafting Unforgettable Guest Services in Theme Parks. In this session, attendees will learn from Shanghai Disney Resort‘s Olivia Kang and Alan Kwok, Hong Kong Disneyland’s Anthony Blitch and Universal Beijing Resort’s Edith Lam.

Other highlights in the morning include a Family Entertainment Centre Roundtable and Best Practices for Opening and Operating a New Water Park. EDUSessions continue in the afternoon, and one not to miss will be Unleashing the Power of Emotional Connections: Introduction to Global IP Partnerships, with speakers Linda Dong, China Leisure Development Co., Natalie Chan, Hasbro; Yuling Wang, Blue Dragon Art; and FanNa Fan, Sesame Workshop.

A key trend will be explored in AI in Action: Unlocking Opportunities in Your Attraction. Delegates can hear from Victor Danau, Ripley Entertainment Inc.; Chris Yoshii, AECOM; and Christina Tse, Pantheon Lab.

Sponsor Spotlights will also take place throughout the day. This includes a session from DOF Robotics entitled Elevating the Amusem*nt Experience: The Role of AI in Tomorrow’s Attractions and DOF Robotics’ Integration.

Attendees can also hear from PGAV Destinations in Enhancing Your Attraction’s Appeal with Animal-Friendly Additions: A Strategy to Boost Visitor Numbers. Later, Brogent Technologies will present Tailoring Your Turnkey Flying Theaters on Any Budget.

Tuesday 28 May concludes with the ticketed Opening Reception at BEAT Active Bangkok. At this premium sports entertainment venue, delegates will experience a fusion of sports, entertainment, and an active lifestyle. They will have the opportunity to connect with peers and enjoy specialty food and drink.

Leadership breakfast and more EDUsessions

Wednesday 29 May at IAAPA Expo Asia 2024 begins with two ticketed events. During an EDUTour, attendees can delve into the world of educational and immersive play at Playmondo. Meanwhile, the annual Leadership Breakfast will feature insights from Greg Yong, group CEO of Coast Entertainment Holdings, the owners and operators of renowned properties such as Dreamworld, WhiteWater World, and SkyPoint in Australia.

The day’s first EDUSession isAnimal Interaction Trends and Guest Expectations. Speakers includePeta Wittig, Peta Wittig Consulting;Chris Davis, ZoOceanarium Group; andEmily Howard, PGAV Destinations. The Water Park Roundtable will follow this. Then there will be a ticketed Lunch and Learn session entitled Intellectual Property and Commercial Decision Making.

Afternoon highlights include Revitalizing Parks with Seasonal Spectacles: Unleashing the Power of Ocean Park’s Halloween Fest, with Eva Au Yeung of Ocean Park Corporation, and Fun for All: Unlocking the Power of Accessibility & Inclusion with Peta Wittig.

Delegates can also enjoy How Data and Creativity Join Forces to Produce Better Immersive Experiences. This will feature insights from Rachid Laurent Elameri of FEVER LABS INC and Jerome De Baecque of Moment Factory.

Evening events include the ticketed EDUTour to BEAT Active and the Young Professionals Forum and Reception.

Global insights

Two full-day ticketed events occur on Thursday 30 May at IAAPA Expo Asia 2024. Attendees can enjoy an EDUTour to Siam Amazing Park or the IAAPA Safety Institute.

EDUSessions continue, starting with Revolutionizing Guest Experiences with Marketing AI in Theme Park Industry. This features insights from Yi Fang, Century 3 (Shanghai) Inc; Winder Chen, Kuaizi Technology; and Joe Wang, Miaozhen System.

Other highlights include Global Insights: Unveiling Asia Pacific’s Attractions Market, with Jim Seay, Premier Rides; Nathan Yang, Cumming Group; Evi Sari, WildBrain CPLG; and Jack Chan, IAAPA Asia Pacific. This will be followed by Career Slam. During this session, students and young professionals have a unique chance to network and learn from leaders and veterans in the global attractions industry.

Meet the exhibitors

On the show floor at IAAPA Expo Asia 2024, international exhibitors will display the latest technological innovations. Thanks to these cutting-edge technologies, theme parks and many other industries, including shopping malls, museums, and more, are setting new norms.

Immersiveand interactive experiences will beamong the major themeson the exhibit floor. Attendees can discover avariety of technological innovations, including holograms, audio pinpoint speakers, AV effects, AR and VR, and more.

accesso – booth #1201

accesso Technology Group PLC, aleading technology providerfor attractions worldwide, will demonstrate new innovations in attraction technology.

The team will also share insights and best practices around optimising operations to drive efficiency and revenue growth. They will discuss a range of topics, including using cutting-edge, cloud-hosted technology to integrate food and retail operations, offer mobile point-of-sale, self-service ordering kiosks, and mobile food ordering, and how modern, open API architecture supports a flexible and frictionless guest journey.

Attendees can also learn about leveraging a single portfolio to oversee all guest benefits, services, and entitlements, transforming operations with features like dynamic pricing, availability control, and sales channel management all made possible by real-time intelligence, and using virtual queuing to drive significant new revenue by taking guests out of physical lines and improving the overall visitor experience.

Alterface – booth #119

Alterface,a leader in interactive technology,will showcase its renowned interactive dark rides, theatres, and walkthroughs. It will also present two groundbreaking additions to our product portfolio.

The Action League, an interactive thrill ride, introduces a completely new concept ride where multiple teams compete against each other up to a final winner, featuring an ultra-dynamic multi-axis rotation. Guests will enjoy the excitement of interactive shooting, competitive gaming, and the sensation of a rotating platform, making this thrill ride a must for all ages. The Action League Compact Edition will debut at Suzhou Paradise Forest World in June, bringing highly interactive and competitive ride experiences to family entertainment centres and malls.

Meanwhile, MovieMax, a breakthrough compact interactive solution, will debut in Saint-Tropez this June. With an ingenious design unveiled from a simple container and minimal setup requirements, it promises to revolutionise on-the-go entertainment.

To schedule a meeting with the team during the expo, attendees can get in touch by email.

Balich Wonder Studio – booth #1514

Balich Wonder Studio, aleading live event producer, specialising in institutional ceremonies, brand, and destination experiences, will exhibit for the first time.

The company is currently talking to partners about developing projects in Thailand and is also entering new markets, such as Vietnam, Singapore, and elsewhere in Southeast Asia. It will be using its booth to introduce attendees to its recent Disney Castle project. The team will explain the concept and present Balich Wonder Studio’s destination experience approach, which it calls the emotional master plan.

Brogent Technologies – booth #928

Brogent Technologies Inc., aleading manufacturer of media-based attractions,will introduce The Soaring Earth series, commencing with Episode I: Africa. This captivating series marks a significant milestone in flying theatre adventure, showcasing Earth’s wonders in groundbreaking 10K high resolution. Moreover, the Soaring Earth series will be available for worldwide licensing to flying theatres and 4D cinemas.

In addition, it will share the official opening of its latest FlyOver flying theatre in Chicago. Plus, the groundbreaking Thaiwoo Turnkey o-Ride Flying Theater was launched in China after being constructedin just three months. It revolutionises attraction development with its cost-efficient and rapid assembly solution, customised for customers on a budget.

Brogent’s premium racing simulator at Doha Quest was recently recognised at the MENALAC Awards 2024 in the category of Best New Product for FECs 2024. “

Attendees can email Stefan Rothaug, sales and marketing director and Joseph Chao, deputy sales director, to set up a meeting at the show.

DOF Robotics – booth #900

DOF Roboticsinvites attendees to examine and experience its Hurricane 360 VR product during IAAPA Expo Asia 2024. The firm is also a Platinum Sponsor of the event, reinforcing its leadership position in the industry

DOF Robotics also recently exhibited at the 25thIAAPI Amusem*nt Expoin Mumbai. Here it was honoured with the International Manufacturer Award 2024. It was also recognised with the Most Innovative Ride award, which it received for its Hurricane 360 attraction at Funtura (Lulu) Kochi Mall’s Family Entertainment Center (FEC) in India.

Last year, blooloop spoke toBakit Baydaliev, CEO and co-founder, to learn more about thecompany’s missionto create unforgettable experiences. He also talked about some of its upcoming developments.

To schedule a meeting at the show, please clickhere.

ETF Ride Systems – booth #607

ETF Ride Systems,a leading ride designer and manufacturer,will be on hand to present its broad range of ride concepts. These include trackbound or trackless rides, as well as rides in the water, on the ground, elevated or suspended, all controlled electrical driven.

All of the firm’s ride concepts have the flexibility to integrate specific customer requirements. It offers high quality decorations to merge discretely into the park’s backdrop or to represent a specific theme. To create a total ride experience, customers can choose to integrate passenger ride interactivity options like speed control or directional control.

For other enhancements, including audiovisual, decorations, and more, ETF works closely with many partners in this field. ETF rides are all designed, produced, and installed under the highest quality and safety standards.

The team will also be showing some of its latest projects. For example, SpongeBob’s Crazy Carnival Ride, Cadbury Chocolate Quest, Volkanu, Tiki Splash Roulette and Pirate Mania.

Jos Sloesen, director of sales and marketing, will be in attendance and meetings can be booked via email.

Fantawild – booth #141

Fantawild Holdings Inc.,a leading one-stop solution providerin the theme park industry will exhibit at IAAPA Expo Asia 2024. The company will present its services and products for theme park projects.

The company has been a major operator in the leisure and tourism sector in China for over two decades. It brings together culture, technology and tourism through a combined industrial chain which spans creation, research, production, and marketing. Fantawild currently manages over 30 theme parks across 17 Chinese provinces, and the total number of visitors to these parks has consistently placed in the top five worldwide.

Earlier this year, it opened a new resort, Boonie Bears Bay, in Linhai, Zhejiang Province, China. Boonie Bears, the firm’s originalanimated IP, is well-known across China and is brought to life through advanced technology in the resort.

The full team will be in attendance, including the executive president, director and manager. Meetings can be booked by email.

FORREC – booth #623

FORREC isa leading entertainment design specialistthat creates compelling guest experiences rooted in imagination and immersive storytelling for location-based entertainment. Its clients include theme parks, visitor attractions, water parks, branded experiences, mixed-use and entertainment, landscape architecture and urban design, and resorts.

A featured project in the booth is the Analia Playlodge in Shanghai, China. A collaboration between FORREC, Hasbro and the Analia Entertainment Group, the project saw a disused mall transformed into a location-based entertainment venue. This now offers interactive games, escape rooms, theatres and a themed hotel. FORREC created several attractions themed around various Hasbro IPs, includingMy Little PonyandTransformers. It also created themed hotel rooms, retail areas and interactive programming.

Attendees at IAAPA Expo Asia 2024 can also ask the team about the story behind the Gyeongju Coaster Wheel. It takes guests on a journey through time.The wheel and the queue experience is divided into two distinct sides, each representing a different aspect of the guest journey. Riders can choose to be a Timekeeper within the golden gears that set the clock and have a more traditional journey around the wheel. Or, they can be a Time Traveler in a moving gondola car around the wheel.

Last year, FORREC also announced a partnership with Sansei Technologies, a leading group of companies that designs, engineers, fabricates, and installs roller coasters, attractions, and equipment worldwide.

Cale Heit, Linda Hung, Eric O’Rourke, Steve Shah and William Wang will be on the booth. Those visiting the trade show can set up a meeting in advance via email.

Gateway Ticketing Systems – booth #1035

Gateway Ticketing Systems, a world leader in ticketing, admission control, and revenue-generatingsolutions, will highlight its innovative ticketing platform. Thisstreamlines operations and enhances visitor experience through online ticketing, mobile ticketing, and self-service kiosks.

Earlier this year, Gateway Ticketing Systems launched a new upgrade for its ticketing solution,Galaxy 7.8.15. It is now available to download and install. The upgrade includes various new features and updates that enable users to boost sales and better manage their operations.

Steve Bell, business solutions architect,and Todd Walton, manager of partner development, will be in attendance. They can be contacted by email.

Great Coasters International – booth #1129

Great Coasters International Inc. (GCI), acoaster manufacturing companyrecognised for its exceptional wooden roller coasters,will showcase its classic wooden coasters as well as its new coaster concepts: the Millennium Flyer and Infinity Flyer (coaster cars) and the Titan Track (steel track).

The company recently announced that it is building its first wood and steel hybrid coaster in China. The coaster, provisionally named ‘Mad Racers, ’ will reach 26.2m in height and have a total track length of 789.52 m. Passengers will enjoy top speeds of 78.9 km/h, a 49.5-degree angle of inclination, and a pivot angle of 67.2 degrees.

Attendees can meetClair Hain, president; Olivia Hain, director of public relations; Cory Patrick, salesman; and David Tang, salesman.

Huss Park Attractions – booth #856

Huss Park Attractions,the German ride manufacturer, will present all 22 attractions from its extended attraction portfolio, focussing on its five new signature rides as well as two new immersive rides.

The new signature rides include the Break Dance 5. The firstBreak Dance 5, named Laser Dance, will openat the Prater in Vienna.

The firm creates, designs, builds, and supports rides for some of the world’s most popular theme parks, amusem*nt parks, and fairgrounds. Building on more than a century of history and over 50 years of experience in the amusem*nt industry, the ride manufacturer celebrated a new chapter of innovation last year with the launch of a refreshed brand identity and website, the new HUSS Creative service, and a revamped portfolio.

Mirko J. Schulze, CEO; André Warnecke, managing director of Huss Parts and Service; and Lars L. Hartmann, international sales manager,will be at the show. Meetings can be arranged byemail.

Intamin – booth #529

Intamin, acreator of record-breaking amusem*nt rides,will exhibit, and attendees can learn about its latest products and products.

This includes Catapult Falls, the world’s first launched Flume Ride featuring the world’s steepest drop at 53° at SeaWorld San Antonio, USA, as well as a new Intamin Gyro Swing at Linnanmäki in Finland. This joins the park’s existing Intamin LSM Multi-Launch Coaster, Taiga, which opened in 2019.

Last year, Intamin also released details of its immersive ride experience,LuneXplorer. The ride opened at Cité de l’espace, France, on 14 November 2023. It is the second of its kind in Europe.

Meetings can be booked via email.

Jora Vision – booth #439

From story coasters such as Eagle Warriors to dark rides such as Princess Tata’s River Adventure: Jora Vision,a leading design and production company, has a long history of projects in Asia. Recently, VinWonders added the Jora-designed pre-show to its Mack Airific flying theatre. This shows the power of adding a unique story to a ride. Jora Vision is also working on masterplanning projects in the region.

Although it’s a long way from Bangkok, the new Tír na nÓg area in Emerald Park is also something to talk about. Jora Vision’s theming strategy added a new layer of experience. Attendees can learn what the team did to make the area and the ride pre-shows extra special.

Lastly, with the first RemarkaBall interactive minigolf course being built outside of Europe (in Venezuela), Jora Vision is ready to expand its concept into the Eastern hemisphere. With social entertainment growing fast, this is the ideal time to add a unique concept to your venue.

Attendees wanting to discuss anything from park master planning and attraction design to upcoming social entertainment or interactive tourist experiences can book a meeting by email.

KCC Entertainment Design – booth #1025

KCC Entertainment Design, aleading creator of themed environments, will highlight new projects at the show. This includes Boom Room, Egypt’s first social entertainment hub, at Open Air Mall in Madinaty.

The team will also present Ohana Town at Tropical Islands water park in Berlin, Germany. This new themed social hub covers an area of 1300 square metres and is designed to appeal to families and teens. Other recent projects include Paradox Mission, an interactive experience, and The DockXgaming and entertainment centre in Jeddah, Saudi Arabia.

Attendees can book meetings with Reinhart Viane, businessdevelopment director; Veneta Yanyova, businessdevelopment manager; Fang Fang, GM China office; and Yannick Maes, CEO, by clicking here.

Kingsmen – booth #725

Kingsmen, a creator of experiences, will also be present at IAAPA Expo Asia 2024.

The firm harnesses the power of creativity and design to tell engaging stories that bring brands to life. The groupdelivers seamless, innovative, and engaging experiences that connect, engage, and empower. With over 45 years of integrated capabilities, it is the one-stop creative solutions partner, delivering innovative and seamless campaigns worldwide.

Visitors can book meetings via email.

KristallTurm – booth #1325

KristallTurm, a leading high ropes course manufacturer, will also exhibit in Bangkok. The company will showcase its high ropes course model and 3D configurator at the booth.

New to the product range is the KristallTurm Evolution, the next-generation KristallTurmhigh ropes course. This offers memorable adventures on only 900 square metres. bringing several different elements together in one big adventure hub. It can cater to over 400 visitors at the same time, maximising fun per square metre.

Last year, the company provided a 3-story KristallTurm ropes course to the new Katmandu Park | Punta Cana development. This includes elements like a zipline in a bucket and ninja footholds. Guests can also enjoy a view of the Punta Cana beach and resorts.

Sales colleagues Corinna Schlosser and Judith Yong will be at the booth, alongside Julia Krinner of the marketing department and Heinz Tretter, CEO and general manager. Meetings can be booked via email.

Lagotronics Projects – booth #1011

Lagotronics Projects,the media-based attractions specialist,invites attendees to discover its latest technological advancements. Innovation is key for the firm, and interactive technology serves as the foundation of its mission to create memorable attractions that captivate audiences. It specialises in both turnkey solutions and customised projects designed to bring unique visions to life.

At IAAPA Expo Asia 2024, it will unveil new innovations including a new collaboration in the Asian market. One of the highlights at the booth will be the interactive “GameChanger” maquette. This rotating interactive dark ride offers endless possibilities for theming and gameplay.

Earlier this year, Lagotronics Projects revealed that it has partnered with Mack Rides and IMPS, the owner of the Smurfs IP, to develop theSmurfs Gameplay Theater. This interactive dark ride combines an endless ride system with interactive technology and both decorative and immersive media scenes.

Representatives from the main office in The Netherlands, CEO Mark Beumers and sales manager Tom Bouwens, will be present to discuss the firm’s offerings. Additionally, general manager Rachel Xu and marketing manager Sherry Liu from the Shanghai office will be available to greet visitors and address any inquiries. Meetings can be booked by email.

LCI Productions – booth #234

Experts in crafting immersive spectaculars for the attractions sector, LCI Productions will be showcasing its comprehensive turnkey solutions. Renowned for its innovative storytelling and 4D special effects, LCI specialises in spectaculars, light shows, waterscreens and fountain shows, 3D projection mapping, interactive experiences and holograms. From concept design and development to content creation and on-site installation and support, LCI has partnered with some of the world’s biggest brands to deliver unforgettable experiences.

Attendees at the show will have the opportunity to meet LCI Design Director, Rob Paul, and explore the latest innovations in experiential design and immersive technology.

Recently, blooloop spoke to Paul about the company’s experience and expertise in creating immersive attractions, for instance, the light trail it delivered for Windsor Great Park.

Legacy Entertainment – booth #1500

Legacy Entertainment,a leading theme park and resort design company,will share its latest developments and is looking forward to forging new partnerships that will continue to shape the future of entertainment experiences in Asia and beyond.

With an illustrious track record comprising world-class theme parks, water parks, aquariums, integrated resorts, attractions, live entertainment, and much more, Legacy continues to shape the landscape of entertainment experiences across Asia. Renowned for its groundbreaking projects, such as the recent Chimelong Spaceship in China and Batavia Floating City Mall in Indonesia, Legacy is poised to unveil another exciting endeavour in the Asian market.

During the expo, attendees will have the opportunity to engage with key members of the Legacy team, including managing director Eric Carnagey and chief projects officer Marcus King, along with team members based in Asia.

Attendees can schedule a meeting with Legacy Entertainment at IAAPA Expo Asia 2024, via email.

Magic Memories – booth #1156

The team from Magic Memories, aglobal leader in experience capture for the attractions industry,will be available to discuss its latest capture and sales solutions, along with its cutting-edge content generation platform.

Clients include Futbol Club Barcelona, NY Hudson Yards Edge, the multiple Academy Award-winningWētā WorkshopStudio Tour, the Speedwerkz attraction in Gatlinburg, Indianapolis Motor Speedway Museum andChester Zooin the UK. Magic Memories’ services are also used in the popularGame of Thrones Studio Tour atLinen Mill Studiosin Banbridge, Northern Ireland.

In addition to its products and technology, the firm will showcase its local Thai team. Attendees can meet Dan Horton, GM APAC, Chris Garrick, digital operations lead APAC, andMutita Detwattanasugree, Bangkok operations manager. Meetings can be booked via the IAAPA Connect App or email.

Martin & Vleminckx – booth #1036

Martin & Vleminckx, a leader in thedesign, manufacture, fabrication, and installation of thrilling attractions, will showcase a number of innovative attractions at IAAPA Expo Asia 2024. This includes the Skyblazer, a new attraction with a swinging gondola that will give riders the sensation of skydiving.

Meanwhile, the towering SkySpire is an architecturally impressive structure where passengers can enjoy 360-degree panoramic views in climate-controlled gondolas during their ride to the top. Attendees can also discover the one-of-a-kind Thrillwheel. This unique attraction elevates the observation wheel experience by combining it with the thrills of a swing ride.

Earlier this year, Martin & Vleminckx, shared details of a restoration project which it undertook on the wooden roller coaster at Playland at the Pacific National Exhibition (PNE) in Vancouver, Canada.

Delegates can meet the Martin & Vleminckx team and see its range of products set to capture the Asian market. They can also schedule a meeting via email prior to the trade show.

ProSlide – booth #1301

ProSlide Technology Inc.,an industry leader in water ride manufacturing and design,is set to showcase new world-class water ride innovations at IAAPA Expo Asia 2024. This includes water park developments in collaboration with Sun Group in Vietnam and OCT in China, the region’s foremost leaders in entertainment and leisure.

In Spain’s Water World Lloret, ProSlide has introduced the world’s first kids’ double TornadoWAVE and EMEA’s first FlyingSAUCER 8. Meanwhile, in the Dominican Republic, the team has spearheaded a project at El Dorado Water Park, a new water park featuring strictly ProSlide water rides. In the US, Rapids Water Park opened Mega Mayhem, a Dueling PIPElineBLAST/FlyingSAUCER20 water coaster. Elsewhere, Silverwood Theme Park will open the longest dueling water coaster in the US – Eagle Hunt – at the Boulder Beach water park.

Chuanchao Cheng, chief operating officer – Asia; Ray Smegal, chief commercial officer; Steve Avery, vice president, business development – APAC; Melissa Poirier, director, global marketing & creative studio; Daniel Jackson, principal master planner; Kate Loan, business development representative – Vietnam; Christy Liu, customer success account manager; Sean Chi, business development manager; and Jacky Gu, business development manager – China, will all be at the booth.

Attendees can get in touch with Avery by email to book a meeting.

ROLLER – booth #649

ROLLER,the ticketing, CRM, and POS specialist,invites IAAPA Expo Asia 2024 attendees to stop by the booth for a demo of its comprehensive venue management solution

The firm recently partnered with Google BigQuery to embed advanced business insights directly into its platform. This advanced data visualisation and dashboarding solution provides operators with practical insights into their venue’s performance. Analytics now allows for dynamic data comparisons from within the ROLLER platform. For operators, this eliminates the need to export data to external platforms for further analysis.

Greg Ruh, VP of sales; Kevin Colombu, APAC account executive; and Max Irvine, customer success manager for APAC will be in attendance.

Sally Dark Rides – booth #429

Sally Dark Rides, aleading creator of immersive attractions,will be on hand to discuss its product offering, from dark rides to dark coasters. Whether attendees are looking to choose from ready-made designs or popular IPs or need a custom attraction, the team is ready to help.

Recently, the firm celebrated the opening of its newSpongeBob SquarePants-themeddark ride at Las Vegas’ Circus Circus resort. The $6 millionride features colourful sets, special effects, animatronics and vivid projections.

Last year, Sally Dark Rides won several industry awards in Europe, in recognition of projects at PortAventura World, including Uncharted: The Enigma of Penitence. The work of the firm’s founder and president was also celebrated.

Meetings can be booked here.

Semnox Solutions – booth #419

Semnox Solutions, aprovider of technology for the entertainment and amusem*nt industry,will highlight several products. These include the Beam Reader, XTER Reader, XCESS Reader, Lumin Reader, LuminOS Readers, POS System, Radian Wristband, Digital Waiver, and the Komplete Self-Service Kiosk.

Last month, Semnox Solutionsannounced a new strategic alliance with Kount, an Equifax Company. The partnership aims to strengthen security protocols and improve thecustomer experience on Semnox’s current platform.

The firm also recently revealed that it iscollaborating with GameZone, an FEC with operations in Quito and Manta, Ecuador. The firm’s state-of-the-art technology supports the continued development of GameZone’s creative approach to entertainment.

Attendees can meet Kiran Karanki, CEO; Umesh Prabhu, director; Ashish KS, business head; Divya Naik, client manager; and Ayesha Rasha, sales associate.

Severn Lamb & Trams International – booth #533

Severn Lamb,a leader in the manufacture and supply of leisure, resort and amusem*nt transport, will present its innovative and world-class visitor transportation products. The company’s offerings range from park trains and trolleys to high-capacity, low-speed, purpose-built road trams and road trains. All feature the latest electric powertrains.

Last year, Severn Lambcelebrated the completionof a project to design, manufacture and deliver a new railroad to Carillon Historical Park, a 65-acre park and museum in Dayton, Ohio.

Patrick Lamb, managing director, and Jack Tunstall, project sales engineer, will be manning the booth. They will be happy for people to contact them via emailto arrange a meeting at IAAPA Expo Asia 2024.

Simworx – booth #601

Simworx,the dynamic media attractions specialist,will be on the trade show floor. The team will present recent projects and the company’s expansive range of media-based attractions.

The firm recently announced a partnership with C360 International on an innovative stadium concept that provides spectators with unparalleled views of all the action. Spectators embark on moving pods that circulate the stadium, cruising smoothly 360 degrees around the venue, allowing guests to witness every moment from every angle.

It also has numerous upcoming project installations, including a Pegasus Flying Theatre for a development in Istanbul. The Pegasus Flying Theatre provides an immersive and thrilling flying theatre experience for guest entertainment. It is a cost-effective solution with scalability as its hallmark.

Other projects to be installed later this year include a Metro Mover ride to a client in Saudi Arabia. The attraction offers a twist on a typical 4D cinema with Metro theming and an opening carriage side that reveals a media screen while enjoying dynamic movement via 3DOF motion seats along with onboard special effects and surround sound audio.

It is also providing a custom-project-designed VR attraction in Pigeon Forge, Tennessee, and Branson, Missouri. The attraction will feature a narrative-driven experience with a pre-show elevator simulator, motion seats, VR elements, and special effects.

Simworx’s business development director, Ralf Schipper, and lead designer, Matt Clarkson, will attend. Meetings can be booked at this link.

Triotech – booth #737

Triotech,an award-winning creator of media-based attractions,will showcase its diverse array ofaward-winning immersive and interactive media-based attractions. These includeinteractive and 4D theatres, dark rides, VR attractions, flying theatres, walkthroughs, dark coasters, edutainment experiences, and a multitude of coin-op games.

Earlier this month, the company announced that its latest interactive dark ride, Into The Deep, will be installed at Six Flags Qiddiya City in Saudi Arabia. It has been chosen to design, engineer, manufacture and install the bespoke interactive dark ride for the first Six Flags park to be designed and built outside of North America. The immersive experience will span over 2400 square metres (26,000 square feet). The exclusive media content will be crafted entirely by Triotech’s in-house studio in Montreal.

Visitors are invited to book meetingshere.

WhiteWater – booth #729 & WhiteWater Surf – booth #629

With the recent opening of Meryal in Qatar starring its record-breaking Icon Tower and the world’s first Endless Surf lagoon making waves at O2 SURFTOWN MUC in Munich, WhiteWater,a leading waterpark manufacturer,is poised to showcase some of the most leading-edge products at IAAPA Expo Asia 2024.

The team will be on hand to discuss the latest trends and insights as well as share updates from over 60 project openings this year, including an indoor/outdoor water park at SnowStar in China, the world’s largest indoor ski resort, and the largest-ever AquaForms interactive aquatic play structure at the world’s most sustainable water park, Waterbom Bali.

Zamperla – booth # 615

Zamperla Group, a leading ride manufacturer, designs and builds a wide range of attractions from family coasters to roller coasters, thrill rides to water rides.

In 2024, Zamperla has solidified its position as a global leader in amusem*nt ride development with a series of exciting new attractions. This includes the recent opening of TT2 at Cedar Point, the world’s tallest and fastest triple-launch coaster. And the upcoming opening of Lightning Lift 689 at Dinosaur DreamWorks in China, a coaster featuring a vertical lift hill, inversions, and a massive vertical loop.

Zamperla’s roller coaster division is reaping the rewards of investment in technology and expertise, with major projects coming in the next two years. Meet the Zamperla team at booth 615 to discuss future projects. You can schedule a meeting here.