IAAPA Expo, Epic Universe and more » Exhibition City News
(A ranger at the Alaska SeaLife Center cares for Ukiaq (“Uki”), an orphaned Pacific walrus, before his transfer to SeaWorld Orlando. Photo courtesy of the Alaska SeaLife Center.) Universal Studios’ epic animatronics, SeaWorld’s rescued walruses and IAAPA’s new exhibit take center stage in Orlando’s growing attractions, with Disney, MCO and Swan & Dolphin expansions coming soon Author: Exhibition City News Staff Orlando’s attractions landscape continues to expand with the debut of Universal Studios’ Epic Universe, new exhibits at IAAPA and the debut of SeaWorld’s rescued walruses, along with major upgrades at Disney’s Swan and Dolphinarium, Orlando International Airport and other major venues. Orlando Outcon postponed to June 2025 due to hurricane impact and conflicting events Orlando Center has postponed its inaugural OutCon event, originally scheduled for November 2-3, to June 27-28, 2025. A new pop culture convention focused on LGBTQ+ inclusion in comics, film, TV and games has been postponed due to the damage caused by the hurricane, which affected…
Impact XM’s smart move, a visit to Seattle, and more
Listen to audio Stephanie Byington Stephanie Byington, visiting Seattle Byington was appointed Visit SeattleSenior Vice President and Chief Marketing Officer. She has led several influential brands in the Seattle area during her career, including TCS World Travel, Nordstrom and Starbucks. She also brings extensive experience in the travel and tourism sector, having served as Vice President of Marketing and Product Development for TCS World Travel. At Visit Seattle, she will oversee all marketing and brand development programs to promote tourism in all areas of the city, including meetings and conventions, leisure, short-term and international markets. Matt Mongowan Matt Mongowan, Impact XM ImpactXM Welcomes industry veteran Mongoven as Senior Vice President of Customer Services. He has over 20 years of experience developing business-driven strategies across all areas of the event marketing mix for Fortune 500 brands. Throughout his career, he has overseen teams such as conference logistics, event and audiovisual production, and agency services, and is a strong advocate for the…
IAAPA Middle East Expo to be held in 2026
Orlando — International Association of Amusement Parks and Attractions (IAAPA) Announces Launch IAAPA Middle East Exposet to debut in 2026 ADNEC Center Abu Dhabi. IAAPA President and CEO Jacob Wahl said the attractions industry in the Middle East is booming and IAAPA members in the region have expressed demand for this event. "We've seen tremendous growth in Dubai, Abu Dhabi and more recently, we've seen a number of projects in the attractions industry in Saudi Arabia," Wahl said. "When you see the growth in the industry, you also see the growth in IAAPA membership and the growth in demand for the products we offer...people are saying 'Hey, this area is growing so fast. We need the product , we need education – why not have a trade show here?… We are pleased to do this as we see sustainable growth in the region. " Organized for success IAAPA has a regional office in the Middle East and plans to expand…
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