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tournament, motorcycle ride, fun run & walk, individual and corporate donations, and hole-in-one challenge. “Expo is really informative,” said Stu Johnson with ITEC Entertainment, “It gave me an opportunity to learn about emerging technologies and how we can move forward with plans for attractions around the world.” Based here in Orlando and founded in 1985, ITEC has delivered over 300 of the most successful and comprehensive guest experiences spanning theme parks, rides and shows, cultural attractions, resorts, themed dining, entertainment centers, and themed global attractions industry, including retail. amusement and theme parks, where visitors spend $45.2 billion around Represented during the conference the world. With its theme “Fun were more than 100 nations, 35,000 Forward. Build the Future,” this professionals from water and theme year’s show celebrated IAAPA’s 100th parks, family entertainment centers, anniversary and provided forward- aquariums, zoos, museums, science thinking attractions industry leaders, centers, resorts, and more; all coming decision-makers, and visionaries together to build relationships, test with everything needed to build the innovations, and learn best practices. future, whether through thousands IAAPA also revealed its new logo and of innovations, hundreds of expert- brand during the conference. led educational opportunities, or IAAPA Attractions Expo is the premier engaging networking opportunities. conference and trade show for the DECEMBER 2018 | WINTER GARDEN MAGAZINE |   29