IAAPA Asian Expo 2005 Turned Out Big Event for All Involved

The International Association of Amusement Parks and Attractions (IAAPA) announced preliminary attendance of more than 2,500 for IAAPA Asian Expo 2005, indicating a successful turnout at the three-day event that ended Monday at the Hong Kong Convention and Exhibition Center.

As Asia´s largest amusement and attractions show, the 2005 IAAPA Asian Expo, hosted more than 140 world class exhibitors and used more than 2,200 net square meters of exhibit space, a double-digit increase from 2004. Attendees came from 57 countries.

On the heels of continued improvement in the global economic outlook, the event witnessed an increase in the number of qualified buyers and business deals. The exhibition included industry suppliers from more than 30 countries and generated an overall sentiment of success among exhibitors.

As one of the amusement industry´s prime markets, Asia is home to four of the 10 most visited amusement parks and attractions in the world. Asia attracts more than 65 million visitors annually to its largest parks.

Hong Kong is one of Asia´s most prominent centers of commerce, with an economy highly reliant on international trade and a gross domestic product of $212.2 billion.