
Shanghai Asia Theme Park and Amusement Equipment Expo (IAAPA Expo Asia)
Exhibition Area: 25,000 square meters
Number of Exhibitors: 518
Number of Visitors: 32,000
Frequency: Annual Event
About the Shanghai Asia Theme Park and Amusement Equipment Expo
The IAAPA Expo Asia is a professional exhibition for the tourism and amusement industry in Asia. First launched in Shanghai in 2006, the event has since been held in various Asian cities including Bangkok, Macau, South Korea, Malaysia, Singapore, Hong Kong, and Beijing.
The expo targets professionals from theme parks, zoos, aquariums, museums, and casinos. It serves as a comprehensive trade show for tourism and entertainment, focusing on the Asian attractions market. The event provides a platform for industry leaders to:
- Explore the latest entertainment technologies
- Network with key players in the global attractions industry
- Learn about current trends and best practices
Each year, the expo attracts professional buyers from the cultural tourism and attractions sectors, particularly in the Asia-Pacific region. Notably, 77% of attendees are mid-to-senior management, making it an excellent opportunity for showcasing innovative products to key decision-makers.
The event has established connections with major attractions and companies such as Disneyland, Universal Studios, Chimelong, OCT, Sentosa, Genting Group, Lotte World, Six Flags, Wanda Group, and others.
Exhibition Scope
Amusement Park Equipment:
- Theme park rides and equipment
- Membrane structure materials
- Outdoor tents
- Hardware
- Splicing machines
Water-Related Equipment:
- Boats (yachts, pedal boats, electric boats, kayaks, rafting boats)
- Inflatable swimming pools
- Water walking balls
- Water rollers
Children's Inflatable Toys and Facilities:
- Inflatable castles
- Inflatable slides
- Inflatable pools
- Inflatable trampolines
- Advertising inflatables
Additional Exhibition Items:
- Projection equipment
- Tourism park products
- Coin-operated gaming machines
- Theater facilities
- Toy dolls
- Computer systems and software